Hi everyone,
I recently launched a Shopify online store in Australia, and I’m facing challenges in finding a third-party payment processor that supports sales of drug paraphernalia. The usual providers often demand an Australian Business Number (ABN), which my business currently lacks. I am looking for a payment gateway that accepts high-risk transactions and does not require an ABN to process payments. Any suggestions or insights would be greatly appreciated.
Hey BoldPainter45, this is quite the niche area you’re trying to navigate! I haven’t personally dealt with a payment processor that fits all those criteria, but I’m really curious about anyone’s experiences with providers working with high-risk businesses here in Australia, especially when traditional requirements like an ABN become a stumbling block. I wonder if maybe alternative routes like cryptocurrency integration have been experimented with by others in similar situations, though that might open another set of questions about regulation and volatility. How have others in this forum approached compliance in borderline areas without the typical business credentials? I’d love to hear any insights or examples of providers that might take a different approach to high-risk industries. Let’s brainstorm some ideas – has anyone looked into brokers or smaller processor networks that might be more flexible, or found any workarounds upon facing these restrictions? Feel free to share any obscure tips you might’ve come across.