Shopify Adult Store Payment Processing
Merchant Accounts for Shopify Adult Stores
Reliable payment processing for adult product retailers on Shopify, including adult toys, lingerie, and intimate wellness brands.
Shopify Integration
Our gateway integrates as a Shopify third-party payment provider so your adult product store keeps its native checkout flow.
Adult Retail Underwriting
We underwrite adult product retailers that Shopify Payments declines, including adult toys, intimate wellness, and adult novelty brands.
Fast Approvals
Most Shopify adult store merchants receive a decision within 24 to 72 hours of submitting a complete application.
See How Your Adult Shopify Rates Compare
Adult Shopify merchants pay premium rates because Shopify Payments refuses the category. Enter your volume to see what we can offer.
- Native Shopify third-party integration
- Discreet billing descriptor control
- Adult product underwriting expertise
How much are you overpaying?
Enter your numbers from last month's processing statement.
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 Processor for Shopify Adult Product Retailers
Challenges Adult Shopify Merchants Face
Shopify Payments Category Ban
Shopify Payments declines all adult product merchants by policy. Retailers in this category have no path to native Shopify processing without a third-party provider.
Discretionary Descriptor Needs
Adult product customers often prefer discreet billing descriptors. Standard processors do not always provide the descriptor control that adult retailers need.
Chargeback Exposure
Adult product chargebacks occur above the retail average. Without proactive chargeback management tools, ratios can climb.
International Market Access
Adult product markets are global. Without local acquiring in key markets, international customer approval rates underperform significantly.
Built for Adult Shopify Stores
Shopify Third-Party Integration
Our gateway integrates as a Shopify third-party payment provider, maintaining native checkout while routing through Corepay.
Adult Retail Underwriting
We approve adult toy, intimate wellness, and adult novelty retailers that Shopify Payments declines by category.
Discreet Billing Descriptors
Custom billing descriptors let you control what appears on customer statements, reducing "I don't recognize this" chargebacks.
Chargeback Alert Integration
Ethoca and Verifi alerts catch incoming disputes before they post, protecting adult retail Shopify revenue.
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 adult retail 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.
If you run an adult store on Shopify, you need a payment gateway and processor that accepts adult businesses and integrates with the Shopify platform. Shopify does not offer payment processing for adult companies, so you must use a third-party processor. We have been servicing high-risk Shopify companies for many years and understand the adult industry.
Why Shopify Does Not Process Adult Payments
Shopify maintains its brand image as a platform for a wide range of businesses. It uses Stripe for its native payment processing, and Stripe has strict policies against adult businesses. This means you need a third-party high-risk processor that can integrate with Shopify.
Why Adult Is High-Risk
Adult businesses are classified as high-risk due to the nature of their products, age-restricted content that raises compliance concerns, and higher chargeback potential compared to other industries.
Why Choose Corepay
- Competitive rates
- Approvals within 24 to 72 hours
- High-volume processing
- Multi-currency support
- PCI Level 1 secure gateway
- Mobile payment acceptance
- No hidden fees
- 24/7 customer service
