Why Shopify peptide stores get their gateway disabled (and how to fix it)
Shopify itself does not underwrite payments, it routes them to Shopify Payments (Stripe) or a third-party gateway. Both Shopify Payments and Stripe explicitly prohibit peptides under their acceptable use policies, which is why peptide stores get their checkout disabled within 30–90 days of launching on Shopify. The fix is to keep your Shopify storefront exactly as it is and swap only the payment gateway for a peptide-approved processor that connects through the Shopify third-party gateway interface. You keep your theme, products, and checkout flow; we replace the rail that mainstream Shopify processors won't touch.
How the Shopify Integration Works
Setup runs in 4 steps and most peptide merchants are processing through Shopify within 24 hours of submitting a complete application.
- Keep your existing Shopify store, theme, and product catalog as-is
- We provision a high-risk merchant account approved for peptides and research chemicals
- Our gateway is enabled inside Shopify's third-party gateway settings
- Orders settle to your bank in 1–2 business days, with chargeback alerts on by default
Pricing
The Shopify integration uses interchange-plus pricing, average effective rates land near 2.4% plus $0.10 per transaction for qualified peptide retailers, versus 3.5%–4.5% on flat-rate gateways like Stripe. There are no monthly minimums, no PCI fees, and no integration fees.
Who the Shopify Integration Is Built For
- Shopify peptide stores
- Shopify SARM and nootropic brands
- Shopify supplement and nutraceutical brands
- Shopify GLP-1 and semaglutide sellers
- Shopify B2B research chemical wholesalers
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to rebuild my Shopify store?
No. You keep your existing Shopify site, theme, products, and SEO. We only replace the payment gateway behind checkout.
How long does the Shopify integration take?
Most peptide merchants are live on Shopify within 24–48 hours of approval. The plugin or custom-gateway setup itself takes under an hour.
Does this support recurring billing and subscriptions on Shopify?
Yes. Card-on-file, recurring billing, trial-to-rebill, and 1-click upsells are all supported on the same merchant account.
Related Services
Most Shopify peptide merchants pair this integration with several other services on the same MID.
- Credit Card Processing, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover.
- ACH & Bank Transfers, 0.5–1.5% per transaction.
- Recurring Billing, smart retry and dunning.
- Fraud Prevention, ML scoring and 3DS2.
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