Vagaro is a well-known platform among spas, salons, and wellness providers. It offers sleek scheduling, customer management, and POS features, but for medspas involved in prescription weight loss treatments or telehealth, it falls short where it matters most: payment processing.
That’s because Vagaro relies on low-risk processors to power transactions. These processors aren’t designed to support regulated services like GLP-1 medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide) or compounded weight loss programs, and many merchants find themselves shut down without warning. (An example of this would be Square or Stripe).
Corepay is the best alternative to Vagaro for modern medspas. We provide a fully compliant, all-in-one payment solution built specifically for high-risk verticals, including GLP-1 clinics, telehealth providers, and weight loss businesses offering subscription or direct-to-patient models.
Has Vagaro Flagged or Frozen Your Account?
We hear this story every week: A medspa launches a successful GLP-1 or peptide program. Payments are flowing through Vagaro. Then suddenly, the account is flagged, or worse, funds are held and the account is shut down.
Here’s what’s really happening behind the scenes:
- Vagaro’s payment engine is powered by Stripe and Square
- Both classify GLP-1s, compounded meds, and telehealth as prohibited activities
- Your business is likely miscategorized under an MCC that doesn’t reflect your services
- There are no tools in place to help you navigate chargebacks or fraud risk
- Once flagged, there’s no real path to reinstatement
Even fully licensed businesses are getting caught in the crossfire because these processors don’t specialize in regulated verticals.
Why Corepay Is the Right Fit for Weight Loss Clinics
Corepay isn’t a plugin or reseller of another processor, we’re a high-risk payment provider with direct banking relationships built for merchants just like you. Our underwriting process considers your vertical from the beginning, ensuring a stable, long-term solution.
Whether you’re selling prescription medications, offering remote consults, or scaling a subscription model, we’ll get you set up with a processor that’s prepared for the risk profile, and aligned with card brand rules.
What You Get with Corepay
- Support for GLP-1s and medically supervised weight loss programs
- Proper MCC placement to reduce chargeback risk
- Full onboarding assistance with LegitScript payment processing
- Fast approvals with banks that allow telehealth and compounded pharmaceuticals
- Netvalve: our in-house payment gateway with advanced tokenization and real-time insights
- Tools to help you stay under Visa’s VAMP dispute thresholds
- U.S. and offshore banking support for hybrid or international models
A Common Use Case: Semaglutide & Telehealth
Let’s say your clinic adds online consultations and ships semaglutide directly to patients. Initially, Vagaro works fine, until Stripe’s risk algorithms detect prescription products or scan for restricted keywords. Suddenly, your payouts are frozen, and you’re cut off from accepting payments altogether.
Corepay works differently.
We ensure your risk profile is clearly documented and approved by banks that understand your business. We:
- Match you with a bank that allows GLP-1 sales
- Help you implement a compliant payment flow
- Offer LegitScript guidance if needed
- Provide dashboards to track disputes and chargeback risk
- Prevent disruptions through real-time risk alerts and redundant options
Vagaro vs Corepay: What’s the Difference?
| Feature | Vagaro | Corepay |
|---|---|---|
| GLP-1 Treatment Sales | Prohibited | Allowed |
| LegitScript Onboarding | Not supported | Fully supported |
| MCC Assignment | Default (often misclassified) | Custom to your business model |
| Chargeback Tools | None | RDR, CDRN, and CB-Alert |
| Payment Gateway | Stripe / Square | Netvalve |
| Risk Expertise | Low-risk only | Specialized in high-risk |
| VAMP Monitoring | No | Yes |
| Telehealth Compatibility | No | Yes |
Getting Started with Corepay
Switching to Corepay is a straightforward process, and you’ll have direct support the entire way.
Step 1: Submit Your Application
We collect details about your offerings, licensing, and structure.
Step 2: We Match You with the Right Bank
You’re connected with an acquiring partner that supports your services.
Step 3: Integrate Netvalve Gateway
Netvalve supports e-commerce, in-clinic POS, telehealth consults, and subscriptions.
Step 4: Start Accepting Payments
You get a secure, long-term payment solution, with tools to help you grow.
Why Clinics Are Moving Away from Vagaro
Vagaro was built for low-risk spas, not regulated medspas. As the demand for medically supervised weight loss grows, more clinics are running into the same problems:
- Account shutdowns
- Held funds
- No support for GLP-1 or prescription products
- No path to compliance
Corepay helps you solve all of that.
We’ve assisted medspas, anti-aging clinics, and telehealth providers in transitioning away from low-risk platforms andinto long-term processing solutions that support their real business model, not penalize it.
Final Thoughts
Your medspa isn’t just offering cosmetic services, you’re selling high-demand, regulated treatments that require a higher level of payment infrastructure.
Corepay is the best alternative to Vagaro for weight loss and GLP-1 merchants. Our fully compliant, all-in-one platform is trusted by clinics nationwide to protect revenue and meet regulatory expectations.
Apply with Corepay today and keep your business moving forward without fear of being flagged.
