Kava Merchant Account

What Is Kava and Why Is It High Risk?

Kava (Piper methysticum) is a plant originating from the Pacific Islands, now popular globally. It's commonly consumed as a drink made from the plant's roots. Despite the World Health Organization deeming kava as having an acceptably low level of health risk, it faces regulatory challenges and payment processing difficulties.

Why Is It Hard to Get a Kava Merchant Account?

Despite being federally legal in the United States, kava businesses face difficulties in securing merchant accounts due to:

• Strict regulations on kava and kava products
• The industry being classified as high-risk

The kava industry is expanding, leading to increased demand for kava merchant accounts — yet obtaining one remains challenging.

Why Stripe and Mainstream Processors Are Cautious With Kava

Obtaining one can be challenging due to:

• Banks and financial institutions treading cautiously
• Banks' and regulatory bodies' perceptions of the substance

Kava Credit Card Processing for Shops and Cafes

Kava's growing popularity is due to its reported effects:

• Euphoria
• Sleep assistance
• Anxiety treatment

Entrepreneurs opening kava shops and cafes need specialized payment processing solutions, unlike standard coffee shops.

Types of Kava Products Sold in Stores and Online

Kava is available in various forms and potencies:

• Kava Tea
• Kava Root Powder
• Instant Kava
• Kava Tinctures
• Kava Concentrates
• Kavalactone Paste
• Wholesale Kava
• Kava Capsules
• Powdered Kava
• Kava Drinks
• Kava Blends

Kava Strains and Their Effects

Different kava strains offer varied effects:

• Red: Pain Relief, Calming, Relaxing
• Green: Energetic, Pain Relief, Euphoria
• White: Stimulating, Energetic, Uplifting
• Yellow: Euphoric, Light Pain Relief

How to Get a Kava Merchant Account

For kava store owners, wholesalers, or online kava shops, payment processing solutions are available, including:

• Payment terminals
• ACH or eCheck options
• Other standard forms of payment acceptance

High-risk merchant account providers like PayKings specialize in serving the kava industry. Despite regulatory challenges, the kava industry continues to grow — business owners in this space should seek a specialized high-risk merchant account provider to ensure reliable payment processing for their kava-related businesses.