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Paying for cannabis products can be a pain nowadays. Since marijuana remains an illegal substance, the world’s largest card providers block most dispensaries in states with recreational or medical marijuana laws. Given weed’s controversial status in the payment processing space, it’s no wonder many hemp fans express concerns over paying for CBD with credit cards.
After all, CBD hemp is a member of the cannabis family. Therefore, some people assume it’s illegal to buy CBD products with a Visa, Mastercard, or AMEX card. So, will buying CBD oils with a credit card get customers in trouble?
Although hemp is a member of the cannabis family, it doesn’t have the same legal status as THC-containing marijuana. Under federal law, hemp products with ≤ 0.3 percent delta-9 THC are OK to sell in the USA. It’s only high-THC marijuana flowers that the US government still has issues with.
Since the 2018 US Farm Bill gave hemp-derived goods the “all clear,” major credit card processors don’t have an issue with CBD-containing products. As long as you’re dealing with a reputable hemp business that submits third-party lab tests, they’ll have no problems processing standard credit or debit card payments.
However, every hemp shop may have unique payment policies, especially if they’re dabbling in the legal marijuana market. Please always double-check which payment services your…
