WooCommerce Payment Processing
Specialty Merchant Accounts for WooCommerce Stores
Reliable alternative payment processing for WooCommerce merchants in specialty categories that standard payment gateways decline.
WooCommerce Integration
Our gateway integrates natively with WooCommerce so your specialty store keeps its checkout flow while routing through a processor that supports your category.
Specialty Underwriting
We underwrite WooCommerce merchants in categories that Stripe, PayPal, and Square refuse, including CBD, telehealth, online pharmacy, and more.
Fast Approvals
Most WooCommerce specialty merchants receive a decision within 24 to 72 hours of submitting a complete application.
See How Your WooCommerce Rates Compare
Specialty WooCommerce merchants pay more because mainstream gateways refuse their category. Enter your volume to see what we can offer.
- Native WooCommerce gateway plugin
- WooCommerce Subscriptions compatible
- CBD, telehealth, online pharmacy, and medspa approved
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Same-day decisions · No application fee · Dedicated account manager
The Payment Processor for Specialty WooCommerce Stores
Challenges WooCommerce Specialty Merchants Face
Mainstream Gateway Rejections
Stripe, PayPal, and Square decline entire specialty categories. WooCommerce merchants in these verticals have no path to payment without a specialty processor.
Surprise Account Terminations
Merchants who start selling specialty products after account approval often face sudden terminations that block all revenue without warning.
Plugin Integration Complexity
Integrating a third-party gateway with WooCommerce requires the right plugin and configuration. An incorrect setup breaks checkout for customers.
Chargeback Ratio Management
Specialty WooCommerce merchants in categories with elevated chargeback rates need active dispute management tools that consumer gateways do not offer.
Built for WooCommerce Stores
WooCommerce Gateway Plugin
Our WooCommerce plugin integrates Corepay payments directly into your store checkout with no custom development required.
Specialty Category Underwriting
We approve the categories mainstream gateways refuse: CBD, hemp, telehealth, online pharmacy, medspa, and more.
Chargeback Alert Integration
Ethoca and Verifi alerts catch incoming disputes before they post, protecting specialty WooCommerce merchant revenue.
Subscription & Auto-Ship
WooCommerce Subscriptions integration for auto-ship programs, membership products, and recurring billing models.
Multi-Currency Acquiring
Accept 135+ currencies from global customers with local acquiring that improves international order approval rates.
Dedicated Account Manager
A named account manager experienced with specialty WooCommerce payment processing, available around the clock.
Corepay By the Numbers
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135+ Currencies Supported
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24-72h Typical Approval Window
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99.9% Gateway Uptime
Processing Payments in 30+ Countries
United States
50 statesFull domestic processing with next-day funding and dedicated account management.
European Union
27 member statesPSD2 and SCA compliant processing across all EU member states with multi-currency settlement.
United Kingdom
England, Scotland, Wales, NIFCA-regulated payment processing with GBP settlement and local acquiring.
Australia
All territoriesAPRA-compliant processing with AUD settlement and Asia-Pacific connectivity.
WooCommerce powers millions of online stores, but its built-in payment processing through Stripe and other native gateways does not support high-risk merchants. If your WooCommerce store operates in a high-risk industry, you need a third-party processor that can integrate with WooCommerce and handle the specific requirements of your business.
Why WooCommerce Merchants Need High-Risk Processing
WooCommerce itself is just a platform. The payment processing happens through whatever gateway you connect. Native options like Stripe do not support high-risk industries including CBD, vape, adult content, supplements, firearms, and many others. If your business falls into any of these categories, your account will eventually be frozen or terminated if you use a standard processor.
Integration
We are gateway-agnostic and can connect to WooCommerce through multiple payment gateways including Authorize.net, NMI, and our own gateway. The integration process is straightforward, and we handle the setup as soon as your account is approved.
Applying for Your Account
You will need:
- Company EIN document
- Personal and business financial statements
- Proof of operating address
- Articles of incorporation
- Principal’s driver’s license
- Voided check
- Six months of processing history (if available)
- Compliant website with login credentials
Why Choose Corepay
- Competitive rates
- Approvals within 24 to 72 hours
- Seamless WooCommerce integration
- High-volume processing
- Multi-currency support
- PCI Level 1 secure gateway
- Chargeback prevention tools
- Waived application, setup, and annual fees
- 24/7 customer service
