CREDIT CARD PROCESSING IS BACK UP BUT PLEASE READ BELOW FOR DEAILS!
Due to the nature of our industry, we are currently required to work with high-risk payment processors. While we’ve actively searched for better solutions, even these processors have become increasingly restrictive and unreliable. We’ve recently implemented a new payment option that allows you to use your credit card at checkout. When selecting this option, you’ll be securely redirected to a third-party “on-ramp” platform. This platform supports multiple payment methods, including PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, credit cards, and debit cards, and converts your transaction into cryptocurrency to complete the purchase. As part of this process, a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) verification is required. This is a standard security measure used by financial platforms. During this step, you may be asked to provide personal information such as your name, address, date of birth, and in some cases, a government-issued ID or Social Security number. None of this information can be seen by or is retained by The Peptique. We understand this may feel intrusive. However, this verification is in place to protect both you and the payment provider from fraudulent transactions. Because cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed or disputed in the same way as traditional payments, these platforms require identity verification upfront. The good news is that this process is typically only required once, future purchases should not require repeating it. At this time, this is the most reliable way for us to continue offering card-based payments. We will continue to provide alternative options such as Zelle and eCheck (which include additional discounts), and we are actively working to find less invasive payment solutions as the industry evolves. We truly appreciate your understanding and continued support.