Category: Vellis News

  • How Banks and PSPs Underwrite Supplement Merchants

    Supplement businesses face stricter reviews than typical online stores. Because supplements relate to health and customer expectations, banks and PSPs see them as higher risk. Refunds, chargebacks, and compliance issues are more common in this space, so payment providers look deeper before approving an account. Instead of checking only basic company details, they apply a…

  • How Payment Processors Evaluate Risk in Online Gaming and Gambling

    The online gaming and gambling industry has exploded over the past decade, with millions of users transacting digitally every day. Behind every deposit, withdrawal, or wager sits a complex financial infrastructure designed to manage a critical factor: risk. For payment providers, online betting platforms are part of high-risk processing. It comes with gaming gambling payment…

  • Managing Chargebacks in Gaming & Gambling: Best Practices for Merchants

    Built on speed, gambling and gaming players expect instant deposits, immediate gameplay, and fast withdrawals.  But behind every seamless transaction is a risk layer most users never see: chargebacks. For merchants operating in the industry, gaming chargebacks can quietly erode margins, damage processor relationships, and threaten account stability.  Managing them is a strategic priority. This…

  • Payment Gateway Requirements for Online Supplement Stores

    Selling supplements online isn’t like selling regular eCommerce products. The moment health and wellness are involved, payment providers apply stricter rules. That’s why payments often become the first and biggest obstacle, and not marketing or demand. Many supplement brands fail even while sales are strong, simply because their payment processing gets rejected or suddenly shut…

  • The Future of Real-Time Payments in Gaming Ecosystems

    The gaming industry has always been a testing ground for digital innovation. From virtual currencies to in-game marketplaces, it has consistently pushed the boundaries of how technology and commerce intersect.  Now, the next major transformation is unfolding through real-time payments gaming.  As players demand instant deposits, immediate withdrawals, and seamless in-game transactions, payment infrastructure is…

  • Reducing Chargebacks in the Supplements Industry

    Chargebacks affect supplement businesses more than most online industries. Banks and card networks classify supplements as high-risk due to health claims, refund patterns, and higher dispute rates. That label brings stricter monitoring and less room for error. When chargebacks rise, the damage goes beyond lost sales. Cash flow becomes unstable, processor relationships weaken, and brand…

  • Key Compliance Challenges in Supplement Payment Solutions

    Supplements sell well online, but getting paid is often the real challenge. Many brands don’t struggle with sales, but they somehow tend to struggle with supplement payment compliance. Transactions get declined, accounts are reviewed, or funds are frozen with little warning. Simply put, supplement payment compliance means following the rules set by banks, card networks,…

  • How Payment Processing Works for Supplement and Nutraceutical Businesses

    Payment processing for supplement and nutraceutical businesses is the system that allows customers to pay online while ensuring funds move securely, compliantly, and reliably from the buyer to the business. While the checkout experience may look simple to customers, the backend is far more complex than in standard e-commerce. Supplements are often classified as higher-risk…

  • Why Supplement Merchants Are Considered High-Risk by Payment Processors

    Many supplement merchants hit the same wall: payments get declined, funds are frozen, or accounts are suddenly closed with little warning. Sales may look strong, but access to money becomes unpredictable. Supplements are labeled high-risk because they’re linked to health claims, refund disputes, and higher chargeback rates. Even compliant products can cause issues when customer…

  • Using Direct Debit for Subscription and Recurring Billing Models

    Using Direct Debit for Subscription and Recurring Billing Models

    Direct debit is a payment method designed for automated, recurring transfers initiated by businesses after a customer gives authorization. Subscription-based industries depend on this automation to keep revenue predictable and billing smooth, without requiring customers to act each month. Reliable collection is critical for subscriptions, as failed card payments, expired cards, and manual renewals often…