The CBD seller’s calm guide to switching processors
If you got the notice, you already know the feeling. One email, and the processor you built your checkout around…
September 3, 2026
Shopify Banned Vape E-Commerce. Here’s How High-Risk Payment Processing Actually Works From Here.
Late last month, Shopify moved to prohibit vape and e-cigarette sales across its platform in the United States, a decision…
July 8, 2026
Switching payment processors: What to map out before you move
Switching payment processors is rarely as simple as flipping a switch, and most of the friction merchants run into is…
Chargeback prevention for high-risk merchants: Strategies that work
Chargebacks are one of the most persistent and expensive operational challenges in high-risk payment processing. For merchants in categories like…
Adult entertainment payment processing: navigating compliance
The adult entertainment industry generates billions in revenue annually — yet most mainstream payment processors won’t touch it. Not because…
Firearms Retailers: How to Set Up Payment Processing
If you sell firearms, ammunition, or accessories online, you already know the feeling: your product is legal, your business is…
CBD payment processing in 2026: What every hemp eCommerce brand needs to know
When the founders of Hi-Snaps set out to build their hemp-derived THC and CBD beverage brand, they had figured out…
What is high-risk payment processing? A complete guide for 2026
... regulatory changes continue to create complexity. CBD merchants still navigate state-by-state rules. Firearms retailers face ongoing banking pressure despite operating entirely within the law. The message to merchants is clear: the landscape isn't going to simplify on its own. You need a processor that's built to handle it.