Tips & Tricks

Choosing the right payment processing solution is one of the most important operational decisions a dispensary can make. While operators often focus on transaction fees, hardware, and supported payment methods, there’s another consideration that deserves just as much attention: how closely should your payment processing be connected to your point-of-sale (POS) system? Some cannabis payment […]

Halloween gives cannabis retailers something every marketer loves: a natural reason to have a little fun. Customers are already in the mood for seasonal products, limited-time offers, parties, costumes, and a little indulgence. For dispensaries, that creates an opportunity to turn an ordinary week at the end of October into a memorable retail experience. But […]

Getting approved to accept payments in minutes sounds like an obvious advantage. Enter some basic business information, connect a bank account, complete a few verification steps, and start accepting payments. For a new business eager to generate revenue, it is easy to see the appeal. But there is an important distinction merchants should understand: Being […]

Few industries have experienced as much uncertainty over the past year as hemp. Operators across the country have faced changing state laws, evolving federal guidance, and growing questions about the future of hemp-derived cannabinoids. Recent developments, including Texas’ decision to prohibit many intoxicating hemp products, have only added to that uncertainty, forcing businesses to rethink […]

For many businesses, accepting payments seems simple. A customer enters their card information, the payment is approved, and the order is complete. For high-risk and regulated businesses, however, payments are more complex. Processors can update their risk policies, banks may adjust underwriting requirements, fraud patterns evolve, and certain payment providers may stop supporting entire industries. […]

For years, cashless ATM solutions have served as the backbone of cannabis payments. At a time when traditional card acceptance was limited, cashless ATMs gave dispensaries a practical way to reduce their reliance on cash while offering customers a more convenient checkout experience. For many operators, they represented the first major step toward modernizing cannabis […]

A high-risk ecommerce merchant account allows an online business to accept card payments when conventional payment providers may be unwilling to support its industry or operating model. Being classified as high-risk does not necessarily mean a business is unreliable or unlawful. The classification may reflect chargeback exposure, regulatory complexity, product type, fulfillment timelines, recurring billing, […]

Tipping budtenders has become a standard part of the cannabis retail experience, but many customers still ask the same question: how much should you tip a budtender? In most cases, customers tip between $2–$5 per transaction or around 5–15%, especially when they receive helpful recommendations or personalized service. While tipping isn’t required, it plays an […]

4/20 is one of the most important retail moments of the year for cannabis businesses. Dispensaries across the U.S. see a significant surge in traffic, with sales and transaction volume far exceeding a typical weekend. Discounts are what drive that initial spike. They get customers through the door. But what ultimately determines revenue is what […]

Reliable payment processing is essential for cannabis businesses. A processing interruption can slow checkout, frustrate customers, and prevent a dispensary from completing transactions during its busiest hours. To reduce that exposure, many operators are adding ACH and eCheck payments to their payment stacks. These bank-account-based methods can give customers another way to pay, but adding […]

Fast payment-processing approval can be appealing, especially when a business is preparing to launch or expand. However, approval is only the beginning of the relationship. Long-term success depends on payment stability: the ability to process transactions, receive funds predictably, manage risk, and obtain support as the business grows. This distinction is especially important for regulated […]

The cannabis industry entered 2025 expecting major regulatory, financial, and technological changes. Instead, businesses encountered a year defined largely by uncertainty. Federal marijuana rescheduling stalled, banking reform remained unresolved, and state markets continued developing at different speeds. At the same time, operators faced high taxes, limited access to capital, cybersecurity threats, and increasing pressure to […]