Luqra

06/23/2026

Too many merchants get judged by category instead of context ⚠️

Account shutdowns. Frozen funds. Automated reviews triggered by broad assumptions instead of real underwriting.

For businesses operating in CBD, supplements, wellness, telehealth, and other specialized industries, getting approved is often only half the battle.

The real challenge is finding a payment partner that actually understands what you do 🤝

Because not every business that gets labeled "high-risk" is actually high-risk.

👉 Read the full breakdown here: https://www.luqra.com/blog/cbd-supplements-nutra-processor-discrimination/

CBD, supplements, Nutra - these companies face stricter terms and fees from payment processors. They're all especially mistreated, but they can fight back.

06/18/2026

Bienvenidos a Miami 🌴🎶

A week full of great conversations, new connections, and unforgettable memories at 🤝

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, connected with the team, and made this year's event one to remember 🙌

We're already counting down to next year 🦩

Here's a look back at our week in Miami 🎥

06/12/2026

What happens when your processor decides your business is too risky? 👀

For merchants operating in wellness, telehealth, supplements, subscription services, and other specialized industries, Stripe, PayPal, and Square can create a myriad of challenges as businesses grow.

What works for a startup doesn't necessarily always work for a growing business. That's why more merchants are moving toward payment partners built for stability, communication, and long-term growth. Which is what really counts. 🤝

👉 Read the full breakdown here: https://www.luqra.com/blog/stripe-paypal-square-banning-high-risk/

Stripe, PayPal, and Square frequently ban high-risk businesses. Discover why accounts get shut down and what processors will work for high-risk merchants.

06/09/2026

A strong start to 🦩

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth #138 on our first day, joined us at the Opening Reception, and connected with the team 🙏

We're looking forward to another day of conversations, partnerships, and payments in 🤝

We can't wait to see everyone tonight at as we celebrate SEAA's 25th Anniversary 🌴🥂

06/08/2026

Welcome to Miami! 🌴

is officially underway and the team is ready for a great week of conversations, connections, and payments. 🤝

Stop by Booth #138, say hello, and join us tonight at the Opening Reception we'll be co-hosting with Nexio in the Sparkle Ballroom 🥂

Let's make it a great week 🦩

06/04/2026

Nothing kills momentum faster than frozen payouts. ⚠️

Held funds. Delayed deposits. Account reviews that show up right when business is taking off.

For many Shopify merchants, a sudden increase in sales should be a reason to celebrate. Instead, it can trigger payment holds and cash flow disruptions when access to capital matters the most.

👉 Read the full breakdown here: https://www.luqra.com/blog/shopify-payment-freezes-explained/

Shopify payment freezes are costing merchants revenue and reputation. Learn why Shopify freezes accounts and transactions and how merchants can prevent them.

05/28/2026

Businesses love Stripe until they actually need support ⚠️

What works for a small startup doesn’t always work for a growing business handling subscriptions, regulated industries, higher volume, or sudden spikes in revenue 📈

That’s when merchants start realizing speed and stability aren’t always the same thing because processors shouldn’t become obstacles to the businesses they’re supposed to support.

👉 Read the full breakdown here: https://www.luqra.com/blog/why-businesses-are-leaving-stripe/

Stripe users are ditching their payment processing services. Learn about the problems Stripe customers are facing and why many are moving on.

05/26/2026

Next stop: Miami Beach 🌴

We’re excited to be heading to as an official Flamingo Sponsor🦩

From merchant services and fintech to partnerships and portfolio growth, SEAA brings together leaders from across the payments ecosystem for a week full of conversations, collaboration, and connection 🤝

Christina Crespo and Faviola Paz will both be on site throughout the event connecting with partners and leaders across the payments space 👋

Meet us at our booth or join us at the Opening Reception we'll be co-hosting with Nexio on Monday, June 8th from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM in the Sparkle Ballroom 🥂

📍 Fontainebleau Miami Beach
📅 June 8–10
📲 Booth #138

We can’t wait to see everyone there ✈️

05/20/2026

Catch us if you can ✈️

The Luqra team continues to spend 2026 on the move across the country:

📍 | June 8–10
📍 NYC | June 27–28
📍 | July 22–23
📍 | July 27–28
📍 | September 15–17

From payments and fintech to wellness, biotech, and merchant growth, we’re excited to keep building real relationships and having real conversations along the way. 🤝

Reach out today and let's connect 📲

05/14/2026

Tap-to-pay didn’t just change payments but also expectations 📲

Consumers don’t want to swipe cards, wait for receipts, or deal with slow terminals anymore.
They want to tap and move.

For businesses, that shift means a faster checkout experience, less friction, and more secure transactions all around ✅

The businesses winning right now are the ones building around convenience because payments has been and always will be part of the customer experience.

👉 Read the full breakdown here: https://www.luqra.com/blog/how-tap-to-pay-revolutionized-digital-payments/

Customers want payments to be simple, and there’s nothing simpler than tap-to-pay. Learn why it’s taking over, and why merchants need to be on the right side of this payment shift.