FFL-friendly processing, not a blanket decline.

Most firearms & ammunition businesses have already been turned down by at least one processor before they find us — usually over the category alone, not their actual history. Bank closed the account over the category alone, not our history. It’s a common frustration, and it’s exactly why we review your business case-by-case instead of issuing a blanket decline.

Get my FFL business reviewed — 2 Minute Approval

No sales call required to apply. Free terminal placement for qualifying merchants. Same-day and next-day funding available.

How it works for firearms & ammunition

Built around how firearms & ammunition businesses actually get paid

How you get paid

Your payment pattern

High-ticket items and FFL-adjacent sales, with category-based banking reluctance regardless of compliance.

What we look for to get you approved

Key approval factors

FFL license status, your product mix (firearms vs. ammo vs. accessories), and your online vs. in-store split.

Application speed

About two minutes to apply

2-Minute Instant Boarding: Move through identity verification and start accepting payments in as little as two minutes.

How self-signup works

From application to accepting payments

Application

Tell us about your firearms & ammunition business — structure, estimated volume, and contact info. Takes about two minutes.

Underwriting Review

We review your business against the specific factors that matter for firearms & ammunition — not a generic checklist.

Approval & Setup

Once approved, your dedicated Merchant ID is issued and your terminal or gateway is configured and ready to take payments.

Have this ready

Documents to have on hand before you apply

Having these ready up front is the single biggest thing you can do to speed up underwriting review.

FFL license
Business license
Product catalog

Locally owned and based in Gulf Shores, Alabama — PayWavez works one-on-one with firearms & ammunition merchants instead of routing you through a call center.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How fast is approval?

2-Minute Instant Boarding: Move through identity verification and start accepting payments in as little as two minutes.

Bank closed the account over the category alone, not our history.

A closure based on category rather than actual account history is the exact blanket-decline pattern this specialty is built to fix — a valid FFL license and a clear product catalog get you a real review instead of an automatic no.

Do you work with licensed firearms dealers?

Licensed dealers can be underwritten, and your FFL is a core part of the file. Accessory-only retailers who do not transfer firearms are a lighter file than a full dealer.

Why did a mainstream payment app cancel my account when I did nothing wrong?

Several large platforms exclude firearms in their acceptable use policies regardless of licensing. It is a policy decision, not a finding against your business. Being boarded on an account underwritten for your category is what stops it from happening again.

Can I sell online, or in-store only?

Both are possible. Online sales that route through a licensed transfer add steps to the file, because underwriting looks at how the transaction is completed, not only at how it is taken.

What documentation do you need?

Your FFL, business formation documents and EIN, your state and local licenses, a product list, and recent processing statements if you have them. Ranges and training businesses should also include their liability and waiver process.

Do state law differences affect my account?

They can, because what you may sell and ship varies by state and changes with legislation. Tell us where you sell and where you ship so the account is set up against your actual footprint rather than a general assumption.

How are chargebacks handled in this category?

The same dispute rules apply as anywhere else, but documentation matters more here. Keep signed transfer records, ID verification records, and delivery confirmation, because those are what a dispute response is built from.

Get my FFL business reviewed

Apply online in about two minutes. No sales call, no obligation.

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