Our payment terms & the discrimination of the cannabis industry in payment transactions
Despite progressive legalization in many countries, the cannabis industry remains under particular scrutiny – especially in the area of payment transactions. While other industries benefit from digital payment innovations, cannabis companies are systematically disadvantaged.
1. our terms of payment – what is currently possible
Due to industry-related hurdles, we currently have to fall back on less conventional but functioning payment methods:
- SEPA bank transfer: The classic bank transfer remains our preferred method. Although it can take up to 5 working days to be posted, it is currently one of the few reliably accessible options.
- Bitcoin: To strengthen our independence, we offer payments via Bitcoin via the BTCPay server – without third-party providers, without intermediaries, with fair transaction costs.
Important: As soon as we have received payment, we will ship your order immediately.
2. why we cannot offer common payment methods
Many established payment providers categorically exclude cannabis companies. Services such as Stripe, Mollie, PayPal, Klarna or Apple Pay refuse to cooperate due to their internal risk policy – even if products are completely legal.
This leads to:
- Competitive disadvantages: Customers expect convenience – we are currently unable to offer common payment methods such as credit cards or “buy now, pay later” models.
- Loss of reach and conversion in online business.
3. cost alternatives – and do it right
Specialized payment service providers that accept cannabis companies charge high fees:
- Monthly basic costs in the three-digit range
- Transaction fees of 3-5 % of the gross amount
This cost structure is not sustainable for many small and medium-sized companies and leads to a further narrowing of margins in an already regulation-intensive market.
4 Bitcoin as a strategic solution
For us, the integration of Bitcoin payments is not a short-term gimmick, but a strategic step towards overcoming structural discrimination:
- Independence from traditional payment providers
- Low fees and fast payment processing
- Global availability
- Increased privacy for our customers
- Future prospects: integration of the Lightning network for almost instant payments at minimal cost
Conclusion
Our payment terms are the result of structural discrimination in the financial system – not our decision. But we are not standing still: With Bitcoin, we are creating new freedom and showing that innovation is possible even under pressure. This is how we are building a payment infrastructure that is independent, fair and future-proof.