Health supplements merchant accounts UK

Subscription billing and weight-loss claims drive high chargeback rates. Card networks watch this vertical closely.

Legal status (UK)

Legal with Novel Food and food-supplement regulations. Specific claims rules apply.

Acquirers accepting

  • Acquirers with subscription-billing programmes that accept supplements
  • Trust Payments
  • Specialist nutraceutical acquirers

Typical pricing

Rate
2.5% to 4.0%
Settlement reserve
5% to 10%

Watch outs

  • Subscription / continuity billing increases chargeback risk; clear cancellation flow required.
  • Health claims must comply with EU/UK food-supplement regulations.
  • Some acquirers exclude weight-loss products specifically.

Last reviewed: 2026-04-26.