Authorize.net now allows electronic cigarettes?

As of the writing of this blog, industry sources are confirming Authorize.Net’s terms no longer prohibit electronic cigarettes, hookah pens or similar previously prohibited categories. You heard that right; as of right now Authnet is no longer banning e-cig merchants from using their gateway.

Previously all vaping related products were clearly and specifically placed on their prohibited activities list, along with online gun sales, weapons, etc.  That entire section including the reference to guns, ammunition and other weapons no longer appears to be within their service agreement.

Check it out for yourself, you can see their main terms here.

The e-cig world is ever-changing, and with official word from regulators still on the horizon, it is sure to keep on changing. There is still a lot that is up in the air.

If you are an eCommerce vaping related merchant and would like to talk payment gateways, please contact asap, we expect to be even busier…  very very soon!