At Organic Payment Gateways, we have helped hundreds of supplement businesses accept credit cards online for antioxidants and anti-inflammatory products. Now is a great time to start an online antioxidant supplement business (or add online sales to your existing business). We would love to help you make the payment processing for your business as hassle-free as possible.

Selling antioxidants and anti-inflammatory supplements online

If you sell or want to begin selling antioxidant products online, such as lycopene, fish oil, selenium, and others, finding payment processing that works for your business is vital. We can help make sure your payment processing is customized for the products you sell so that your payment processing is stable and affordable.

Reach out to us anytime to get started, or click the start button at the bottom of this page.

Antioxidant supplements are part of a growing industry, and some of the more popular choices include selenium, coenzyme Q10, and alpha-lipoic acid, among others.

Payment Gateway for your antioxidant supplements.

Why high-risk?

One important thing to understand before selling your antioxidant supplements online is that nutritional supplements are generally considered to be part of a “high-risk” industry. This designation is not a judgment on the products themselves or your business. Many industries are considered high-risk for different reasons. In this case, it simply means that because the supplements industry is not closely regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there is a greater risk of chargebacks. Because of this, many major payment processors and credit card companies will not work with supplement businesses like yours – sometimes, they will even label you as a “pseudo pharmaceutical” company even if your supplements are safe, tested, and do not make any health claims.

It may be tempting to just sign up for a popular shopping cart and hope for the best, but that’s not a great long-term solution since any potential shutdown will disrupt your business.

Organic Payment Gateways can help you sell without fear of shutdowns

So what do you do if traditional payment gateways can’t – or won’t – work with you? Organic Payment Gateways specializes in high-risk-friendly payment gateways and merchant accounts for businesses that sell nutritional supplements online. We’d be happy to find a solution that’s right for you. We can set up a payment gateway that works with the site builder and shopping cart you prefer, so you can keep your site exactly where it is, whether that’s with Shopify, Wix, WooCommerce, or elsewhere.

It’s also essential for your merchant account to be high-risk-friendly and to be set up for the specific type(s) of products you sell. We can make sure that it is set up correctly for you, whether you sell ellagic acid, fish oils, and other antioxidants or combinations of nutritional supplement products.

Starting an online business will include challenges, but finding payment processing that works for your products shouldn’t be one of them. Organic Payment Gateways can provide reliable, affordable payment processing for your antioxidant supplements and anti-inflammatory products. The best part? We can almost always work with your preferred shopping cart and website builder.

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Are you looking for a payment gateway that allows pre-workout supplements and amino acids, such as BCAA and glutamine?

Whether you are entirely new to internet marketing or are experienced but have struggled with unreliable payment processing, Organic Payment Gateways is here to help you accept credit cards for your muscle-building supplements.

We offer high-risk-friendly payment processing that can be integrated with your existing website builder and your shopping cart, giving you the freedom to accept credit cards for your products on the platform you prefer.

As more people choose to work on their health and strength, some look for ways to maximize their workout results by taking pre-workout supplements, including BCAA, glutamine, and other safe, tested amino acids. Add to this the convenience of online shopping that allows people to research and order supplements from their homes, and starting an online supplement business makes a lot of sense.

Accepting credit cards when labeled a “pseudo pharmaceutical”

Payment Gateways for workout supplements

Even though your products may be safe, tested, and not have any unsubstantiated health claims, payment processors like Shopify Payments, Stripe, Square, and PayPal may still label you a high-risk “pseudo-pharmaceutical.”

It might sound strange that pre-workout supplements are part of a “high-risk” industry, and it may be offensive to be incorrectly labeled a pseudo-pharmaceutical. Keep in mind that the label isn’t a reflection on your exact products themselves or business in general – it is simply that your weight gain or muscle building supplements have been lumped in with other – less reputable – products sold online.  

It’s partly due to the higher levels of chargebacks that supplement businesses tend to have. Plus, since they’re less regulated by the FDA, pre-workout supplements run the risk of regulatory issues.

Being “high-risk” doesn’t mean you can’t process payments easily

Even though major payment processing companies may refuse to work with some businesses simply due to their industry, they are not the only ones around. We love working with online companies that sell nutritional supplements. Organic Payment Gateways is happy to set you up with payment processing that’s right for you.

Get in touch with us anytime to learn more about the process, or click the start arrow at the bottom of this page to begin.

Keep your existing site builder and accept credit cards online

Building a website and online store takes a lot of time and effort. The last thing you want when launching a business is to redo all of that work on a different platform. Not only does Organic Payment Gateways offer specialized payment processing, but we want you to be able to stay with the site builder and store that work for you – whether that’s Shopify, WooCommerce, or something else. We can make your supplement-friendly payment processing work for your website right where it is.

We’ve seen many high-risk business owners use standard payment gateways like Shopify Payments, Stripe, or PayPal, only to deal with the headache of a shutdown. By using supplement-friendly payment processing designed with your products in mind, you can freely accept credit cards online for your amino acids, and other pre-workout supplements without worrying about shutdowns.

Organic Payment Gateways has helped many pre-workout supplement business owners access reliable payment processing for their products. We’ll be happy to set you up with the specialized payment processing that works for your business.

Get started processing payments for workout supplements

Sell your pre-workout supplements with confidence by clicking on the blue “Start” button below or by contacting us here.

When selling CBD online, many website owners will understandably want to use familiar, big-name payment processors like PayPal, Stripe, or the gateway that comes with their shopping cart. However, popular shopping carts like Shopify are “Powered by Stripe,” which prohibits the sale of high-risk products like CBD on their platform and requires a CBD-friendly Stripe alternative.

Organic Payment Gateways offers easily integrated payment gateways so you can sell your CBD products online and process credit cards with less stress. Our high-risk-friendly payment gateways and merchant accounts integrate with WooCommerce, Shopify, BigCommerce, Wix, and ClickFunnels, so you can continue using the platform you love without having to start over.

Can you sell CBD using a Stripe payment gateway?

No. Stripe has many categories of restricted businesses listed in their Services Agreement which includes, as they put it, “Products containing any amount of CBD/THC.” But don’t take our word for it – you can read the portion of the Stripe Services Agreement that covers restricted businesses on their website to see for yourself.

Stripe Payment Gateway Alternatives for CBD Websites

Fortunately, we offer stable alternatives to Stripe. Organic Payment Gateways has helped many high-risk businesses successfully sell CBD online using payment processing specifically designed for their exact products.

Why can’t CBD websites process payments with Stripe?

Popular payment processors consider CBD a high-risk product because it’s part of a regulated industry. Unfortunately, many other sectors also fall under the “high-risk” label. It doesn’t mean you can’t sell CBD online – you just have to find alternatives to the big-name payment processors to avoid experiencing a shut-down merchant account or held money. And that’s why Organic Payment Gateways offers high-risk-friendly payment processing – so you won’t have to worry about getting your credit card processing turned off just because you sell CBD.

What else would an entrepreneur need to know before selling CBD online?

It’s important to sit with a qualified attorney before beginning any business involving CBD to ensure your business complies with all applicable regulations. You should make sure your CBD website includes a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each product.

Keep in mind that we are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice, but once your business is set up, Organic Payment Gateways can help you get set up with high-risk-friendly payment processing so you can accept payments for your CBD products.

We can also help you integrate your payment gateway with your shopping cart, so you can keep using the e-commerce tools that are familiar to you.

If you’re ready for a Stripe CBD payment gateway alternative that won’t shut you down because of your product type, contact Organic Payment Gateways today, or click the “Start” arrow below.

High-Risk Friendly Dietary Supplements Payment GatewayWe love helping businesses that have a hard time finding a payment gateway for their supplement site. Many site owners have a really rough time finding a decent payment gateway, even though their products are well-loved and widely popular. This is why we offer high-risk friendly payment gateways for supplement and dietary product site owners – with a smile and a “we’re here to help” attitude. All of the payment gateways we provide are high-risk-friendly, ensuring that you can sell your supplements with peace of mind, reducing the chances of you suffering through a”they held my money” or “my gateway shut down my account” moment!

With Organic Payment Gateways you’ll find more than a helpful payment gateway provider. We’ll make sure that the payment gateway we set you up with works with both your products and your high-risk-friendly e-commerce platform and software – all to make it easier for you when you’re selling dietary supplements online.

Dietary and herbal supplements are extremely popular in the United States. Which begs the question: why is it such a challenge to sell supplements online?

Why selling supplements online is difficult

If you’re a more experienced supplement e-commerce site owner, you may find few, if any, surprises on this page – you’ve come across the various challenges that so many in the high-risk industry face. However, for those less experienced, we want to help out as best we can. One way we can do this is by going over some basics on how to sell supplements online.

One of the main obstacles for those selling supplements or dietary products is that you’re what banks and merchant service providers call “high-risk”. While that can sound a bit overwhelming, it’s not something that necessarily needs to hurt your business.

Being a high-risk website owner simply means that your business type and industry face different challenges than more traditional shops and online stores. The bad news is that fewer merchant service providers want to earn your business (but we do!).

Happily, we’re here to tell you that there are solutions available. You, the business owner, have options to choose from. There are plenty of high-risk-friendly supplement shopping carts, e-commerce site builders, and software platforms out there – coupled with a payment gateway that we provide, you’ll be in good shape.

Another main issue is finding information on what tools will work for your website, and what you should steer clear of when you can. This is why we’ve set up a short do’s and don’ts list.

Do’s and Don’ts of high-risk sales

These do’s and don’ts will give you an excellent starting point if you’re setting up your payment processing or about to launch your supplement store.

Online dietary supplement and supplement sale do’s:

As with anything, it’s important to go over the basics and repeat them every so often. Unfortunately, there have been plenty of times when new customers have come to us after starting out on the wrong foot. We’ve been able to set them up with a payment gateway that’s specialized for supplement payment processing. We also have dedicated info pages if you’re looking for a specific e-commerce platform, like Shopify or WooCommerce, just check out our main site menu.

Selling supplement online don’ts:

  • Do not fall to the temptation of a quick fix (like setting up PayPal or Stripe to accept credit cards)
  • Do not use merchant services that don’t specialize in your business type
  • Do not use an e-commerce platform that doesn’t accept your product types

The problems you can experience with any of the above can be hard-hitting and long-lasting – from shut-down or frozen accounts to even having your funds frozen and out of reach. On top of all this, you might even lose your payment processing abilities. In summary, you should avoid all these things if you’re selling products that are considered high-risk.

What you need to know about high-risk credit card processing for supplements and dietary products

There’s a lot that comes into consideration regarding high-risk credit card or debit card processing.

For supplements and dietary supplements, you’ll need to keep in mind the legal and regulatory restrictions that apply. It’s wise to research what rules the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has in place regarding supplements. As well as getting legal advice from day one. These are great steps to help avoid unnecessary problems down the line.

Chargebacks are another area that can cause concerns for some merchant service providers. Supplement and dietary supplement businesses experience higher-than-standard chargeback ratios that often result in instability for regular payment gateways. However, with the payment gateways, we provide you can rest assured that you’ll be able to accept credit cards for your supplements without any hiccups. After all, it’s our mission to make it possible for you to sell your supplements online with the freedom to choose a platform you love.

Organic Payment Gateways can help your online supplement store

At Organic Payment Gateways, we specialize in providing high-risk friendly payment gateways to business owners who sell supplements, hemp, and CBD-based products. We make sure that our clients are able to accept payments online in a stable and successful way by offering specialized high-risk payment gateways. These are able to handle the challenges that are part and parcel of your business type. We also ensure that our gateways work with the e-commerce platform and software you use. This way, you’ll be able to process credit card payments easily and securely.

Are you looking for a payment gateway for your supplements and dietary products? Organic Payment Gateways provides high-risk payment solutions to CBD and nutritional supplement companies across the US.

Simply click the blue START → below to begin.  

If you recently received an email from Stripe informing you that your account has been closed and they are holding your money for 90 days, or one from Shopify Payments stating your account is on hold, you’re not alone.

This article can help you get your website’s payment processing back online.

Stripe, Shopify Payments, and even WooCommerce Payments shutdown emails are sent to businesses of all types, from nutritional supplements, pipes and glass, adult toys, and even online coaching businesses.

Why Stripe sends out closure emails

There are a few reasons why Stripe might terminate your account. Sometimes, it may be because your business is engaged in prohibited activities, such as selling goods or services on Stripe’s Prohibited and Restricted Business Type List. In other cases, it may be because your business has a high risk of chargebacks or fraud. Your perceived risk may be based on – fairly or not from your perspective – others in your industry and how they have historically managed their Stripe accounts.

If you think your account has been terminated in error, you can contact Stripe to request a review. However, it’s important to note that Stripe is not required to reinstate your account. If your account is terminated, you may need to find a new payment processor.

Sample Stripe Closure Email Notification
Sample Stripe Closure Notification Email

What to do if your Stripe account is terminated

If your Stripe account is terminated, here are some tips:

  • Review Stripe’s prohibited list. Is your business prohibited from using Stripe? Find out by carefully reviewing their prohibited list here: https://stripe.com/legal/restricted-businesses
  • Contact Stripe immediately if you think there is an error. If you think there was an error, you can request a review. The best way to do this is to log into your Stripe dashboard here https://dashboard.stripe.com/login.
  • Find a new payment processor. You must find a new payment processor if your Stripe account is terminated for risk or prohibited activities like selling CBD, adult products, or weapons.
  • Update your website and other online platforms. If you need us to set up a new payment processor, you must update your shopping cart to reflect your new payment processing credentials. We can help you do this.
  • Export your rebills and recurring transaction data. If you maintain cardholder data for recurring billing or card-on-file accounts, you must export that information into a new payment gateway. This is also a service we assist with.
  • Review your business practices. If your Stripe account was terminated due to a high risk of fraud, you might need to review your business practices to reduce future fraud risk. This may include implementing new security measures or partnering with a third-party fraud prevention service. We are happy to provide suggestions.

Having your payment gateway put on hold, shut down, or worse yet, having your account shut down and your merchant account deposits withheld can be extremely stressful for any website owner.

The team at Organic Payment Gateways is ready to provide you with a replacement for your Stripe, Shopify Payments, or WooCommerce Payments account if needed. Click Start at the bottom of this page to begin.

Did Shopify Payments or WooCommerce Payments close your credit card processing?

Shopify Payments and WooCommerce Payments are both, to varying degrees, under the Stripe Payments umbrella. Generally, the rules regarding what can and cannot be sold – and their basic loss prevention policies – are similar.

There are some subtle differences between Shopify Payments and WooCommerce Payments, though.

Shopify Payments, although “Powered By Stripe,” seems to have a bit more autonomy than some other Stripe partners – which makes sense based on Shopify’s staffing, infrastructure, and gigantic footprint in the e-commerce space – especially in the US.

WooCommerce Payments appears to operate more like a straightforward white-labeled Stripe payment processing partner. Therefore the advice concerning a WooCommerce Payments shutdown tends to mirror that of a Stripe termination.

 

What to do if Shopify Payments payments put your account on hold

Unfortunately, a Shopify Payments hold is commonly followed by a termination or a request to remove a product or service essential to your e-commerce site’s profitability. 

The next steps after a Shopify Payments hold, suspension, or termination, including reviewing your sales and marketing practices, are similar to those listed above for a Stripe termination. Still, there are a few differences which we detail below.

Make sure your products and services are not prohibited by Shopify Payments by reviewing their terms. If Shopify Payments puts your account on hold and your products are on their prohibited list – you should apply for new payment processing.

You can review the Shopify Payments banned products and services here: https://www.shopify.com/legal/terms-payments-us#prohibited-businesses

Contact Shopify Payments and ask them to reconsider. Assuming your product or service is not prohibited per the link above, you can request a review. If your Shopify Payments account is on hold, generally, you will see a clickable red banner when logging in to your Shopify dashboard. Additionally, you can contact Shopify support here: https://help.shopify.com/en/support#/contact/.

Find a new processor that works with your Shopify website’s plug-ins, apps, and features. If you do need a new payment gateway/ merchant account, take the time to confirm that your new processing will work with your existing Shopify apps. 

If your website markets a high-ticket item like coaching or a regulated product like CBD or nutritional supplements, you can greatly reduce the chances of having your payment gateway put on hold again by using a properly integrated high-risk provider. This is especially important if you process rebills and card-on-file transactions, as disruptions can be particularly damaging to your company’s cash flow.

Luckily, most Shopify recurring billing apps, including ReCharge and Bold, work seamlessly with our 3rd party payment processing solutions. You can click Start at the bottom of this page or call Organic Payment Gateways’ free e-commerce support line at 800-570-1347 to learn more about your website’s compatibility with 3rd party Shopify payment processing.

What to do after a WooCommerce Payments termination

Because WooCommerce Payments is basically Stripe in WooCommerce clothing, your next steps if your WooCommerce Payments account is put on hold or shut down are essentially the same as the steps we outlined for Stripe earlier in this article. Even the WooCommerce Payments prohibited activities page, which can be found at https://woocommerce.com/document/woocommerce-payments/our-policies/restricted-products/, ultimately links to Stripe’s restricted use policies.

Plug-in compatibility. Because of WooCommerce’s open-source nature, we find that website owners who need to transfer to another payment gateway, like a high-risk Authorize.Net or NMI account, generally have no serious issues with their existing plug-ins.

Rebills and recurring charges on WooCommerce after a payment processing shutdown. Like most WordPress website augmentations, recurring billing within WooCommerce is generally handled by 3rd party plug-ins with broad integration compatibility. This means transitioning to another payment gateway and merchant account is usually pretty straightforward. If, for some reason, your WooCommerce rebills are stored on Stripe’s servers, we can help facilitate a secure transfer of cardholder data to new payment processing and help you keep your rebill program intact.

Organic Payment Gateways can help you accept credit cards again

If you received a Stripe, Shopify Payments, or WooCommerce Payments hold or account closure email and need a new payment gateway/merchant account, we are happy to help you find the best solution for your business.

Contact us and tell us a little about your business by clicking the Start arrow at the bottom of this page. We will work hard to get you back up and running quickly.