Press Releases & News

The DEA’s Decision on THC-O and Our New Policy

February 23, 2023

How the DEA’s Definitive guidance impacts our policies at West Town Payments, and what it means for your hemp business merchant services. Is synthetic THC acetate ester, or THC-O, that appears in certain Delta 8 and Delta 9 products protected by the 2018 Farm Bill like other hemp products? That question has been on the […]

How International Hemp Achieved Business Growth Through Being Able to Accept Credit Cards

December 21, 2021

International Hemp, a Denver based hemp seed distributor, supplies farms across America with hemp seeds from varieties tailored specifically for hemp fiber and grain production which are all certified by the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA). They distribute these specialized seeds to farmers all over the country who plant these varieties with the […]

Payment Trends in the Parking Industry in A Post-Pandemic World

May 3, 2021

The way people pay for parking has been constantly evolving throughout the years. With the introduction of smartphones and the proliferation of mobile apps, payment methods have continued to evolve in an effort to create seamless payment experiences for consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken these shifts and trends and accelerated their adoption and usage […]

4 Tips on How to Pick the Right Payment Processing Partner for Your Hemp Business

April 28, 2021

My Mom once told me that I should interview the company considering me for the job as much as they are interviewing me. This sage advice can easily be applied to merchant services if you are a Hemp Business. Just as your merchant service provider will be looking into your business during the onboarding process […]

How To Grow Your Hemp Business Through A Full-Service Banking Relationship

January 20, 2021

After years of unrealized expectations, it finally looks as though the hemp industry is on an unstoppable train moving full steam ahead. Entrepreneurs who are keeping up with the latest industry news and eye-popping market trends are certainly well-aware of the potential upside with these ventures. That said, if these aspiring entrepreneurs do not fully […]