Merchant account solutions for drug and pharmaceutical businesses without the complexity and red tape banks typically impose. Apply with confidence.
Get payment processing for retail, online, mail-order and compounding pharmacies, and for over-the-counter health product sellers, including telehealth-linked dispensaries, through acquiring banks that underwrite licensed pharmaceutical businesses, with attention to card-brand rules and reliable performance.
Pharmaceutical businesses often face strict regulations, higher decline rates, and limited banking options. That’s why working with a specialized high risk merchant account provider is essential. With Daystar Payments, you gain access to scalable, secure processing solutions that increase approval rates, reduce friction, and create a smooth, trustworthy experience for your customers.
Accept card payments for prescriptions, over-the-counter products and pharmacy services in store and online, with underwriting through acquiring banks that work with licensed pharmacies.


Connect your online store to a payment gateway that supports card-not-present payments, tokenized checkout and fraud screening, where available.
Take card payments on a phone or tablet at the pharmacy counter, for curbside pickup or for home delivery, or add card checkout to your mobile store.

Offer ACH and eCheck payments for U.S. customers who prefer to pay from a bank account, with electronic records that simplify reconciliation.

Bill auto-refill programs, medication-management services and membership plans automatically each cycle, with card-updating and payment-retry tools, where available, that help reduce failed renewals.

Sell to customers in other countries only where your licenses and pharmacy regulations allow, through acquiring banks that support cross-border processing. Daystar reviews your products, target countries and card mix, then matches you with an acquiring bank that fits your business. Availability depends on your program.

Accept card payments for prescriptions, over-the-counter products and pharmacy services in store and online, with underwriting through acquiring banks that work with licensed pharmacies.
Connect your online store to a payment gateway that supports card-not-present payments, tokenized checkout and fraud screening, where available.
Take card payments on a phone or tablet at the pharmacy counter, for curbside pickup or for home delivery, or add card checkout to your mobile store.
Offer ACH and eCheck payments for U.S. customers who prefer to pay from a bank account, with electronic records that simplify reconciliation.
Bill auto-refill programs, medication-management services and membership plans automatically each cycle, with card-updating and payment-retry tools, where available, that help reduce failed renewals.
Sell to customers in other countries only where your licenses and pharmacy regulations allow, through acquiring banks that support cross-border processing. Daystar reviews your products, target countries and card mix, then matches you with an acquiring bank that fits your business. Availability depends on your program.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.
Expect to provide pharmacy or distributor licenses for the jurisdictions you serve, prescription verification practices for online sales, a list of products sold, shipping restrictions and a clear refund policy. Card brands may also require registration or third-party certification for online pharmacies. Requirements vary by market, so confirm your obligations with your own legal counsel.
Licensed online pharmacies can be approved with specialized acquiring banks, subject to underwriting, licensing review and card-brand rules. Unlicensed sellers of prescription products are not eligible.
Yes, subject to underwriting. We review your licensing, product list and how you sell, then match you with banks that support compounding operations.
Yes. OTC and wellness product sellers can process in store and online, with fraud and chargeback tools configured for their product mix.
Most decisions come within 24 hours once your documents are in. Regulated categories may need extra licensing review before going live.
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