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…
June 9, 2026
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.
Now live for BigCommerce: ACH at checkout with Bankful
If you’re a BigCommerce merchant, you now have a new way to get paid at checkout: ACH. Bankful’s BigCommerce widget…