Best card machine for Vape shops
Vape and CBD retail are classified high-risk by most mainstream UK acquirers. Specialist routing required.
Our pick
High-risk specialist hardware (PAX A920, Verifone)
Acquirer: Trust Payments / Universe Payments
Mainstream acquirers (SumUp, Square, Dojo) decline or terminate vape merchants on category. Specialists with publicly accepted high-risk programmes are the only stable route.
Why this trade matters
- Cashflow shape
- Steady retail, with seasonal post-Christmas dip. CBD-led shops have stronger summer.
- Average transaction
- £15 to £50
- Contactless share
- ~55%
Watch outs
- Mainstream acquirers may terminate post-onboarding if category becomes obvious. Use a specialist from day one.
- PCI compliance scrutinised more.
- Settlement reserves common.
Alternatives
- Acquired.com
Vape shops by location
Locations we cover for Vape shops.
- Leicester
- Southall (Ealing)
- Wembley (Brent)
- Harrow
- Birmingham (Handsworth and Soho Road)
- Smethwick (Sandwell)
- Slough
- Coventry (Foleshill and Stoney Stanton)
- East Ham (Newham)
- Manchester (Cheetham Hill and Rusholme)
- Leeds (Harehills and Chapeltown)
- Wolverhampton (Bilston Road and Whitmore Reans)
- Tooting (Wandsworth)
- Bradford
- Forest Gate (Newham)
- Hounslow
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Director, MerchantHQ
Oliver leads MerchantHQ's terminal testing and acquirer comparison. With a background in UK commercial finance and merchant payments, he oversees terminal reviews, switching guidance and high-risk vertical mapping.
Last reviewed: 26 April 2026