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Explore our blog at Marijuana-MerchantServices.com, where we unveil the secrets to navigating the cannabis payment industry and enhancing dispensary business strategies. It’s your go-to guide for gaining an advantage and the perfect resource for cannabis businesses looking to sharpen their competitive edge with industry-leading insights.
September 28, 20260 Comment
ACH Returns at the Dispensary: R01 vs R10 Codes, Nacha Return-Rate Thresholds, and Keeping Your Cannabis ACH Program Alive

Dispensary ACH return rate thresholds require separate monitoring of unauthorized, administrative, and total retur...

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September 28, 20260 Comment
Cannabis Delivery Payments by State: Taking Payment at the Door Without Breaking the Rules

Cannabis delivery payment rules by state differ on who may deliver, what may leave the dispensary, who can receive...

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August 22, 20260 Comment
IRC 280E and Cash-Heavy Dispensaries: How Tax Treatment Shapes Pricing, Payment Mix, and What Your POS Must Track

For a dispensary, tax treatment, payment limitations, and inventory accounting are tightly connected. A business m...

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August 22, 20260 Comment
METRC and Seed-to-Sale Reconciliation at the Register: Matching POS Sales to State Traceability

A dispensary can have a correct customer receipt and still have a compliance problem if the POS sale, package quan...

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March 3, 20260 Comment
PIN Debit vs “Cashless ATM” vs ACH for Dispensaries: Compliance Risk, Customer UX, and Bankability

Cannabis dispensaries face an unusual paradox: legal at the state level, illegal at the federal level. Since cannab...

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August 28, 20250 Comment
Text-to-Pay and SMS Marketing: What’s Allowed in Cannabis Retail

The cannabis industry is rapidly growing, but cannabis retail encounter greater compliance and challenges than mos...

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June 17, 20250 Comment
How to Set Up an Age Verification System for a Cannabis E-Commerce Website

Adding an age verification system is essential for any cannabis merchant website to remain in compliance with legal...

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April 1, 20250 Comment
How to Improve Budtender Skills? 5 Actionable Tips to Follow Right Now!

The legalization of recreational cannabis across 24 states and Washington, D.C., has significantly increased the i...

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March 12, 20250 Comment
How to Identify Fake Money: A Marijuana Retailer’s Guide to Spotting Counterfeit Bills

Running a marijuana dispensary comes with unique challenges, and one of the biggest risks is dealing with counterfe...

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