In Australia in 2026, payment processing for vape stores is strictly monitored. Because vapes are classified as therapeutic goods and can only be sold through a pharmacy-only model, your payment policy must look more like a healthcare provider’s than a standard retail store's.

Here is a professional and compliant Payment Methods policy for your website.

💳 Payment Methods & Security Policy

At alibarbarIgetvape, we provide secure, pharmaceutical-grade payment processing to ensure your data and transactions are protected. In compliance with Australian regulations for therapeutic goods, the following terms apply to all transactions.

1. 🛡️ Accepted Payment Methods

We accept the following major payment providers:

• Credit & Debit Cards: Visa and MasterCard.

• Digital Wallets: Apple Pay and Google Pay (available on compatible devices).

• Direct Bank Transfer: Available for wholesale or bulk pharmacy-to-pharmacy orders (please contact our support team for BSB/Account details).

2. 🚫 Restricted Payment Services

To remain compliant with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 and the responsible lending guidelines for 2026, we do not accept:

• Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL): Services such as Afterpay, Klarna, or Zip are generally not available for the purchase of regulated nicotine products to discourage non-essential consumption.

• Cryptocurrency: We do not accept Bitcoin or other digital assets.

• Cash on Delivery (COD): All therapeutic goods must be paid for and age-verified before dispatch.

3. 📝 Transaction Billing & Privacy

For your privacy, transactions on your bank statement will appear as:

“ALIBARBAR PHARMACY” or “ALIBARBAR HEALTH” We use non-descript billing descriptors to maintain your clinical privacy regarding your smoking cessation journey.

4. 🏥 Pharmacist Approval & Pre-Authorisation

• Initial Hold: When you place an order, a "pre-authorisation" hold is placed on your card.

• Final Charge: Your card is only officially charged after our registered pharmacist has reviewed and approved your clinical consultation.

• Automatic Refund: If the pharmacist determines that the product is not suitable for you (e.g., contraindications or exceeding the one-month limit), the hold will be released, and the funds will return to your account within 3–5 business days.

5. 💳 Secure Processing (SSL & PCI)

Your security is our priority.

• We use PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant payment gateways.

• Our website is encrypted with 256-bit SSL technology, ensuring your credit card details are never stored on our servers.

• 3D Secure: You may be prompted by your bank to verify your purchase via a mobile code or banking app to prevent unauthorized use of your card.

6. 🧾 Tax Invoices

A formal Tax Invoice (including GST) will be emailed to you immediately after pharmacist approval. This invoice can be used for your personal records or for potential claims if your private health insurance covers smoking cessation aids (please check with your provider).

7. ❌ Refund Policy (Payment Specifics)

• Refunds for faulty hardware will be credited back to the original payment method only.

• Under Australian Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws, we cannot issue refunds to a different card or bank account than the one used for the initial purchase.