Shopify Payment Processing
Specialty Merchant Accounts for Shopify Stores
Reliable alternative payment processing for Shopify merchants in categories that Shopify Payments declines to support.
Shopify Integration
Our gateway integrates with Shopify via third-party payment provider so your checkout experience stays native to your store.
Specialty Underwriting
We underwrite Shopify merchants in categories Shopify Payments refuses, including CBD, telehealth, online pharmacy, and other specialty verticals.
Fast Approvals
Most Shopify specialty merchants receive a decision within 24 to 72 hours of submitting a complete application.
See How Your Shopify Rates Compare
Specialty Shopify merchants pay more because they have fewer processor options. Enter your volume to see what we can offer.
- Native Shopify third-party integration
- CBD, telehealth, online pharmacy, and medspa approved
- Checkout experience stays native to your store
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All figures shown are estimates only and may be subject to change based on application review, business model, risk factors, and underwriting assessments. This tool does not constitute a commitment, guarantee, or offer of specific terms.
Same-day decisions · No application fee · Dedicated account manager
The Alternative Payment Processor for Shopify Specialty Merchants
Challenges Shopify Specialty Merchants Face
Shopify Payments Category Bans
Shopify Payments refuses CBD, hemp, telehealth, online pharmacy, and dozens of other categories. Merchants in these verticals need a third-party processor.
Account Suspensions
Shopify merchants who start selling in a prohibited category often find their Shopify Payments account suspended mid-operation, blocking all revenue.
Checkout Experience Disruption
Switching to a third-party processor can disrupt the native Shopify checkout experience if the integration is not configured correctly.
Chargeback Management
Specialty Shopify merchants in categories with elevated chargeback rates need proactive dispute management tools that Shopify Payments does not provide.
Built for Shopify Specialty Stores
Shopify Third-Party Integration
Our gateway integrates as a Shopify third-party payment provider, maintaining native checkout while routing payments through Corepay.
Specialty Category Underwriting
We approve the categories Shopify Payments refuses: CBD, hemp, telehealth, online pharmacy, medspa, and more.
Chargeback Alert Integration
Ethoca and Verifi alerts catch incoming disputes before they post, protecting specialty Shopify merchant revenue.
Recurring Billing
Subscription boxes, auto-ship programs, and membership products handled through our gateway's native recurring engine.
Multi-Currency Acquiring
Accept 135+ currencies from global Shopify customers with local acquiring for better international approval rates.
Dedicated Account Manager
A named account manager experienced with specialty Shopify merchant 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.
Shopify is home to over 2.5 million active businesses. However, Shopify does not offer processing for high-risk merchants, meaning you need an alternative. Shopify partners with Stripe for its native payments, and Stripe does not support high-risk industries. If your business sells products in a restricted category, you need a third-party high-risk processor.
Alternatives for High-Risk Shopify Merchants
CRM platforms like Konnektive and Sticky.io integrate with high-risk payment gateways and offer robust solutions for merchants who cannot use Shopify Payments.
How to Choose a Processor
Determine if your business is high-risk, then compare processors based on processing rates, anti-chargeback solutions, payment gateway options, and industry expertise.
Shopify and CBD
Shopify supports CBD merchants on its platform but processes payments through Stripe, which does not allow CBD sales. A third-party high-risk processor is required.
Why Choose Corepay
- Approvals within 24 to 72 hours
- Chargeback tools integration
- No application, setup, or annual fees
- Full transparency with no hidden fees
- Expertise in Shopify and high-risk industries
