Vape and e-cigarette merchant accounts are often classified as high-risk due to several industry-specific factors: Regulatory Concerns and Legal Risks: Payment processors are cautious about potential future lawsuits or health-related claims associated with vaping products, automatically classifying the industry as high-risk. High Chargeback Rates: Vape businesses frequently experience elevated chargeback rates, which can be costly for payment processors to handle, contributing to the high-risk designation. New or Unestablished Merchants: Many vape and e-cigarette businesses are startups without prior payment history, which increases perceived risk and necessitates high-risk processing solutions. Being labeled high-risk means partnering with a payment processor experienced in handling such accounts. Global Instant Merchants specializes in high-risk vape merchant accounts and provides custom e-commerce payment solutions to keep your business running smoothly and securely.