Merchant accounts for vape shops, e-cigarette retailers, and tobacco stores, in store and online, placed with banks that underwrite age-restricted products. Apply with confidence.
Vape and e-cigarette sellers face frequent declines and sudden terminations because of age-restriction rules, changing federal and state regulation, card-brand restrictions on online sales, and chargebacks. As a high risk merchant account provider, Daystar places vape shops, e-liquid brands, and tobacco retailers with acquiring banks that knowingly underwrite age-restricted products.
Whether you run a single storefront, several locations, or an online store shipping e-liquids and devices, we build your setup around compliance: age verification, clear shipping policies, and accurate product descriptions. We have a 95% approval rate among qualified applicants, most decisions arrive within 24 hours, and most approved merchants are live within 3 business days, with no long-term contracts.
Accept cards at the counter with terminals that support ID checks for age-restricted sales, and online through an account approved for vape products. Card-present sales carry low dispute risk, while fraud screening and chargeback alerts protect online orders. We request limits that fit your average ticket and monthly volume.


A secure payment gateway connects to ecommerce platforms that allow vape and e-liquid sales, with support for age verification at checkout. Tokenization protects stored cards for reorders, and fraud rules can block orders to locations where you do not ship. Multiple MIDs can separate retail and online volume.
Take payments on a phone or tablet at vape expos, trade shows, and pop-up events, or on the sales floor during busy hours. Mobile sales settle to the same merchant account as your store, and staff should still verify customer age before completing any sale.

ACH and eCheck payments are useful for wholesale and distributor orders, where invoice amounts are larger and card fees add up. Offering bank payment to retail accounts gives you a lower-cost option and a second payment rail if card acceptance for vape products becomes more restricted.

Recurring billing supports e-liquid and coil subscription programs, wholesale replenishment orders, and loyalty memberships. Automated charges, retries, and card updater support keep subscriptions current, while reminders before each shipment and easy cancellation reduce disputes. Age verification should apply at signup. Subscribers can skip or cancel a shipment without calling your store.

Some vape brands sell to adult customers in other countries where their products are permitted. Multi-currency processing and domestic and offshore acquiring options support cross-border sales, and you remain responsible for shipping only to jurisdictions where your products and delivery method are allowed. Check each destination’s rules before opening a new market.

CBD and hemp credit card processing is a vital component for businesses operating in the burgeoning cannabinoid industry. As the demand for CBD products continues to rise, seamless and secure payment solutions have become imperative. With dedicated services tailored to the unique needs of CBD and hemp merchants, businesses can now efficiently process credit card transactions, providing customers with a convenient and trustworthy purchasing experience.
Daystar’s specialized Vape Shop payment gateways are tailored to the unique needs of businesses, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigating the challenges associated with the industry’s financial landscape. By offering reliable and seamless electronic payment processing, these gateways empower businesses to accept payments for CBD products, providing customers with a convenient and trustworthy purchasing experience.
Optimize your CBD and hemp business with our advanced ACH transfer and eCheck solutions, providing a secure and efficient payment processing experience. Say goodbye to the limitations of traditional payment methods and embrace the convenience of electronic checks. Our seamless ACH transfer system ensures quick and reliable transactions, allowing customers to make purchases with ease.n Yes. We offer chargeback alerts and fraud protection tools, with availability depending on your program. Our systems help flag fraudulent transactions and reduce chargeback risk.
Yes, we provide multiple MIDs. This feature is especially beneficial for businesses looking to diversify their payment processing across different products or services.
Underwriters look for age verification at checkout and at delivery, compliance with federal and state shipping and tax rules for vapor products, accurate product listings without health claims, and required registrations for your products and business. Rules vary by state and change often, so we recommend confirming your obligations with qualified counsel.
Age-restricted products, shifting regulation, card-brand scrutiny of online tobacco and vape sales, and chargebacks lead many processors to decline or terminate vape merchants.
We place online vape sellers with acquiring banks that underwrite the category, provided you have age verification, compliant shipping practices, and accurate product listings. Approval depends on underwriting.
Yes. We work with retail vape shops, online stores, e-liquid brands, and wholesale distributors, subject to underwriting review. Our vape payment processing and e-cigarette payment processing cover storefronts and online stores, and our cigarette shop payment solutions support tobacco retailers as well.
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