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·Paul Smith

Does PayPal Accept Payments for Guns?

Trying to sell prohibited items on PayPal can result in fund holds, account restrictions, or account termination. This guide will describe the policy restrictions and offer alternatives so you can continue receiving payments.

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·Paul Smith

How to Legally Sell Cannabis

Dispensary operators and cannabis merchants must know what licenses they need to operate in their state or city to ensure legal compliance and a smooth payment processing experience. This article covers a general overview of what to expect when opening a cannabis business, but you should consider consulting local legal services for specific advice about your area.

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·Max Brasseaux

Does Stripe Accept CBD Payments?

Stripe may accept CBD payments depending on your merchant policies, product type, and jurisdiction. However, Stripe's policies reserve the right to restrict or terminate these accounts.

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·Luke Deviney

How to Sell Firearms Legally

Selling firearms legally depends on your jurisdiction, making it crucial to know both your state and federal laws. There may also be different requirements for selling on a website or selling in-person.

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·Paul Smith

How to Start an Online Gun Store

This complete guide provides a payments-ready and policy-compliant launch checklist to help you enter the firearms industry and open a successful online store.

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·Luke Deviney

How to Get an FFL License

Getting an FFL license requires an application, compliance inspection, and interview on your premises. There are different FFL licenses, depending on your business model, making it crucial to select the right one for your needs. To keep your license, you must maintain Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) compliance and follow any local laws relevant to your operations.

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·Ethan Carter

How to Choose a CBD Payment Processor

This article will outline the high-risk merchant services you'll need for seamless card payments.

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·Timmy Boyko

How to Start Selling CBD Online

Starting with online CBD sales requires a solid business plan, familiarity with local laws, and a reputable high-risk payment processor.

An assortment of CBD products on a wooden table
·Luke Deviney

How to Get a License to Sell CBD Products

To sell CBD you must ensure compliance with all local guidelines to avoid expensive legal fines, business closures, and reputational issues. Additionally, a license is necessary if you want to begin processing payments and develop your revenue.

An Online Shopper looking at Visa Card, considering a Chargeback Dispute
·Luke Deviney

A Guide to Visa Chargeback Rules for High Risk Merchants

Visa compliance is getting more stringent over time. The recent VAMP rollout aims to enhance security and reduce risk. Part of that is by keeping chargebacks to a minimum.

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·Paul Smith

How Visa RDR Protects You From Chargebacks

This guide explains how the Visa RDR program works, why it matters for high-risk merchants, and how Adaptiv Payments helps businesses navigate chargeback prevention tools like RDR to protect their revenue.

An eCommerce business owner dealing with their merchant account getting suspended.
·Shelby Waters

What to Do If Your eCommerce Merchant Account Gets Suspended

We discuss everything about what to do if your eCommerce merchant account gets suspended, as well as how Adaptiv’s services can help your business. Read on to find out how to deal with and even avoid suspensions in the future.

A nutraceutical customer placing pills in their hand from a capsule bottle.
·Paul Smith

How to Get Approved for a Nutraceutical Merchant Account

In this guide, we discuss what we provide, explain why it's difficult for nutraceutical merchants to get an account, and detail what they can do to get approved.

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·Luke Deviney

A Complete Guide to the Merchant Account Approval Process for Collection Agencies

In this Adaptiv guide, we break down what to expect from the merchant account approval process for collection agencies, from how to prepare upfront to what happens after you’re approved.

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·Paul Smith

Best Collection Agency Merchant Account Providers in 2026

In this guide, we'll walk you through the best collection agency merchant account providers and highlight some prominent features they offer to high-risk merchants.

Herbal supplements, capsules, and chewables designed to promote health and wellness
·Luke Deviney

The 7 Best Nutraceutical Merchant Account Providers in 2025

Our experts share the seven best nutraceutical merchant account providers for 2025, highlighting key features such as approval rates, chargeback mitigation, fee structure, compliance, integration capabilities, customer reviews, and more.

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·Paul Smith

Best eCommerce Merchant Account Providers in 2025

Merchant service providers like Adaptiv Payments can help bypass those pesky transaction fees, perplexing mobile payments, and promote transparent pricing from one accessible place. While it might not be possible to completely avoid a lengthy underwriting process, our built-in tools can help put you in the right direction.

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·Nick Rivers

How To Get A Merchant Account For Your Online Dating App in 2026

Payment gateways, even with so many profiles, swipes, and upgrades available, doesn't need to be a headache. You should be able to easily accept and process payments of all kinds, even those with recurring billing. If you're in the market for an online dating app merchant account in 2026, read on to find out how to get a merchant account for your online dating app.

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·Paul Smith

Best Online Dating Merchant Account Providers in 2026

Adaptiv Payments specialize in working with high-risk industries such as the online dating industry.

Image showing a Mastercard, Visa, and American Express credit card.
·Luke Deviney

Visa Chargeback Monitoring Program Threshold Guide for 2026

As a leading processor for high-risk merchants, our Adaptiv Payments 2026 Visa Chargeback Monitoring Threshold Guide breaks down the intricacies of Visa's new program.

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