Yes, you can legally sell CBD products on Shopify in the UK — but not with Shopify Payments. This 2025 guide explains how to stay compliant, choose the right payment provider, and avoid hidden fees and chargebacks. UK merchants now use Wallid’s Pay by Bank to simplify checkout and unlock faster payouts.
Yes — Shopify allows the sale of hemp and CBD products in the UK if:
Products contain less than 0.2% THC
No medical claims are made
You publish third-party lab test results and clear ingredients
Your terms, shipping, refund, and privacy policies are transparent
But Shopify Payments (Stripe) does not support CBD sales in the UK. Merchants must use an alternative, compliant payment method.
Key Takeaways:
You can legally sell CBD on Shopify UK if products contain <0.2% THC and meet UK regulations
Shopify Payments and PayPal do not support CBD — use a compliant provider like Wallid Pay by Bank
Wallid verifies age, skips card networks, and enables fast, secure bank payments
CBD merchants save on fees (~0.7%), eliminate chargebacks, and receive instant payouts
Why shopify payment processors reject cbd and hemp
Most traditional payment processors — like PayPal, Stripe, and Shopify Payments — classify CBD as a high-risk product due to:
Regulatory ambiguity around cannabis-derived products
High chargeback rates
Underwriting restrictions from card networks
This leads to common issues for Shopify CBD sellers:
Frozen payouts or account closures
Fees of 4–6.5% + £0.30 per order
Rolling reserves (10%+ held for 180 days)
Long payout delays (3–21 days)
What’s the compliant payment option for cbd on shopify?
Wallid Pay-by-Bank is designed for high-risk UK industries like CBD and hemp. It uses secure Open Banking APIs to enable direct bank-to-bank transfers — with:
For Shopify stores selling hemp oil, supplements, or infused beauty products, Pay by Bank offers unique advantages:
Compliant with UK CBD laws
No card data or payment fraud exposure
Built-in age verification using bank identity
~0.7% fees — no extra gateway or rolling reserve charges
Instant payouts — improve your cash flow
No chargebacks — dispute-free checkout
CBD buyers complete checkout in seconds with familiar UK bank apps — mobile-friendly and highly trusted.
FAQ
Is it legal to sell cbd oil on shopify in the uk?
Yes. If your products contain less than 0.2% THC and comply with UK regulations, Shopify allows you to sell CBD — but you’ll need a third-party payment method.
What payment method supports cbd on shopify uk?
Wallid Pay by Bank is fully legal and supported for regulated industries like CBD. It connects to your customer’s bank account directly — skipping cards and high-risk processors.
Does pay by bank verify age?
Yes. Wallid verifies age automatically using secure bank data — no popups, plugins, or birthdate fields needed. It’s fully invisible and compliant with UK Trading Standards.
Can i still offer paypal or card payments?
Yes. Wallid works alongside other methods. Customers can choose how they pay — but you can lower fees and fraud by promoting Pay by Bank.
What’s the main benefit for cbd stores?
Instant settlement, lower fees, no chargebacks, built-in age checks — all while staying 100% compliant.
“We switched to Wallid Pay by Bank for our CBD supplement brand. Setup took less than 2 hours and we immediately saved around £3–£4 per order.”
– UK CBD merchant, Health & Wellness category
“Wallid is a life-saver for Shopify CBD stores. Fast, secure, and no chargebacks — finally a processor that understands our industry.”
– Verified Trustpilot Review
About the Author
This article was written by Wallid’s team of Shopify payment experts, specialising in compliant payment solutions for high-risk industries like CBD, supplements, and alcohol.Wallid is a Open Banking provider helping UK merchants reduce fees and avoid chargebacks with Pay by Bank technology. Learn more at wallid.co.