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Running a tobacco business is already a difficult endeavor, but getting the ability to accept payments in all forms can feel like an uphill battle. Brands in the tobacco, cigar, e-cigarette, and rolling paper industries are often viewed as high-risk businesses by banks and payment processors. This limits their ability to accept a wide range of credit and debit cards.
Tobacco merchants experience more difficulties than many other industries when it comes to payment processing. Card networks view tobacco businesses similarly to cannabis shops, with age restrictions, higher-than-average chargeback rates, and regulatory scrutiny that comes with selling a restricted product.
If you're looking to establish a secure payment processing platform for your eCommerce pharmacy business, read on!
Here’s a look at the eight best travel merchant account providers in 2025 and what makes each one worth considering. Choosing wisely could mean the difference between a smooth takeoff and a turbulent year for your business.
In this article we cover some major details about merchant accounts in the firearms business. Plus, we list the best firearms merchant account providers so far in 2025.
Understand what acquiring banks and processors look for in terms of eligibility, how to protect your account (especially during peak season), and how Adaptiv Payments helps travel merchants navigate high-risk rules with confidence and consistency.
We share the most common reasons firearms merchant accounts get declined and how your company can avoid them.
This guide is the complete rundown on peptide merchant accounts: what they're all about, why they're so tricky, and how to find a payment processor that actually works for your business.
Between complex compliance rules, fraud risks, and picky acquirers, even established merchants can struggle to get approved for an international merchant account.
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Your CBD business is booming and ready to grow. The problem? Every bank and payment processor is labeling you a "high-risk merchant." So, even with a comprehensive business plan, a line of quality CBD products, and the best intentions for your customers, you can't get a merchant account to process payments.
In this article, we highlight the best international merchant account providers to choose from in 2025. This includes Adaptiv Payments, a leader in international merchant accounts and payment processing solutions.
Visa’s Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP), also known as the Visa Vamp, is a key tool for managing fraud and disputes. In 2025, big changes are coming for merchants and acquirers. Learn what these changes are and why you need to stay informed to stay compliant and avoid penalties.
Nuvei and Adaptiv Payments partner to provide industry-leading, reliable nutraceutical payment processing solutions.
Nuvei and Adaptiv Payments partner to provide industry-leading, reliable high risk merchant accounts and payment processing solutions.
MOTO payments allow customers to pay over the phone or by mail without being physically present. Great for remote purchases, these transactions help businesses manage phone and catalog sales. This article explains how MOTO payments work, their benefits and the security measures.
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