Cannabis Payments FAQ
Cannabis payment processing, answered.
The most common questions about cannabis merchant accounts, payment methods, support, contracts, and ancillary services.
About BPS
How long has BPS been in the payment processing industry?
Brother Processing Solutions was founded in 2014. We facilitate millions of dollars of transactions for our clients each year. Cannabis and ancillary businesses became our core focus in 2019.
What makes BPS different from other processors?
You're not just an account number to BPS. You're one of our strategic partners. The person who reads your application is the person who calls you back. The person who set up your account is the person who answers when something needs answering.
How does BPS support businesses after onboarding?
Direct support every day, no call centers. If something comes up for you, it comes up for us too. We don't hand you off to a queue after we sign you up.
Do you work with high-risk or specialized industries?
Yes. Our focus since 2019 has been cannabis and ancillary businesses, including CBD, hemp accessories, and cashless-ATM-only operators. We also work with mainstream non-Indigenous cannabis retailers in the US who need Cashless ATM to handle the federal Visa/MC prohibition.
Services
What services does Brother Processing Solutions offer?
Complete payment processing: merchant accounts, secure payment gateways, POS systems (via BrotherPOS), and support throughout the United States and Canada.
What payment methods do you support?
Interac and e-Transfer for Canada. Debit, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express in the USA. Cashless ATM as the in-store workaround for US cannabis (where federal rules prohibit Visa/MC on cannabis MCCs). ACH for online settlement on both sides of the border.
Do you offer mobile payment solutions?
Yes. Our terminals come with cellular connection in addition to WiFi functionality, so you can take payments anywhere your card reader has a signal.
Does BPS offer any other services?
Yes. Beyond payments we offer loans, marketing, payroll, accounting, wholesaling, and other services that round out the operator side of running a cannabis business. Ask us about whichever applies to your situation.
Getting started
Can I switch to BPS if I already have a processor?
Absolutely. We review your current setup, compare rates, and help you transition smoothly with zero downtime. If your current processor exited the cannabis vertical, we have onboarded operators in under 72 hours.
Is there a long-term contract or cancellation fee?
No long-term commitment required. We offer month-to-month contracts with transparent terms and no hidden fees. Cancel any time.
How fast can I actually get approved?
Most Canadian cannabis and CBD applications are approved in 2 to 5 business days. US cannabis applications typically take 5 to 10 business days. The Indigenous-owned dispensary timeline matches licensed retail.
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