The Kings of Convenience, Amazon, have set the standard for how easy it should be to buy online. Pharmacies now need to meet that same expectation if they want to keep their patients loyal.
Accepting Online Payments for Your Pharmacy
If COVID did not highlight the importance of having a reliable payment gateway for pharmacy websites, the rapid rise of Amazon Pharmacy certainly should have. Recently we talked about the importance of a website that works for you. Being able to accept online payments seamlessly is one of the most critical elements of a high performing pharmacy website. We say this often, but pharmacies are not really competing with other pharmacies. They are competing with the general expectation of the public and what people now assume they should be able to do online. Booking a service and paying for it online should feel effortless. That expectation is only accelerating. Amazon Pharmacy is raising the bar for everyone and it is forcing the entire sector to step up digitally.The Digital Wave
This is not the start of the digital wave in pharmacy. It has been building for years, but it is now impossible to ignore. Community pharmacy is finally being pulled into a digital first reality. The good news is that many pharmacies are now taking action. With the growth of private services, online prescribing, and digital health, taking payments online is no longer optional. It is a foundational requirement. One of the most common questions we are asked is which payment gateway for pharmacy is best. Which is easiest. Which is most reliable. Which offers fair pricing and good support. Through years of building pharmacy websites and prescribing systems, we have learned one key thing. Not all payment providers understand pharmacy.Here are the Top Online Payment Gateways for Pharmacy in the UK
Mollie - Our Partner Payment Gateway for Pharmacy 🚀
Pharmacy Mentor and Mollie have partnered to offer your pharmacy a smoother, faster, and more reliable way to accept online payments through our systems. We chose Mollie because they now accept pharmacies, especially with the documentation we provide alongside your application. This removes a common obstacle pharmacies face when setting up online payment gateways. Mollie Pay offers modern payment technology comparable to Stripe, but often with lower costs and more payment options.What Mollie Offers Your Pharmacy
- Easy onboarding for pharmacies, supported by our documentation
- Top-tier payment technology that is secure, reliable, and performs like Stripe
- Lower costs than Stripe for most pharmacies, helping you save on every transaction
- Accepts many payment types including Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit and debit cards, Amex, and Klarna
- Seamless integration with Pharmacy Mentor systems for easy setup and a smooth checkout experience for patients
- Our improved onboarding process. As partners, we guide you through setup to ensure your payment gateway is ready for patient payments quickly
Get Started with Mollie
Ready to get started? Sign up for Mollie through Pharmacy Mentor using the link below.Click here to sign up to Mollie through Pharmacy Mentor
Important: Mollie requires additional documentation during onboarding. This is standard for pharmacy accounts and part of their compliance process. Action: Once you have started your Mollie application, contact your Pharmacy Mentor project manager. We will provide the documents Mollie needs to approve your account. Completing this step quickly ensures a smooth onboarding. If you have questions about Mollie, pricing, or setup with your Pharmacy Mentor system, your project manager will be happy to assist you.
Ryft A Modern UK Payment Gateway Built for Regulated Businesses
Ryft is a UK based payment gateway that has been gaining serious traction in regulated industries, including healthcare and pharmacy. Their platform has been designed from the ground up with compliance, transparency, and reliability in mind. For pharmacies that want a UK focused provider with strong technical foundations and clear pricing, Ryft is a solid option worth considering. Ryft integrates well with modern ecommerce platforms and supports complex payment flows, making it suitable for pharmacies offering private services, online consultations, and treatment payments.Compliance First Approach
One of Ryft’s biggest strengths is its understanding of regulated environments. Their systems are designed to support businesses that need strong controls, auditability, and dependable payment processing without unnecessary friction. This makes Ryft particularly appealing to pharmacies that are scaling online services and want reassurance around compliance and stability.Pricing
Ryft offers transparent, usage based pricing with no long term contracts. Rates will vary depending on transaction volumes and setup requirements, so it is important to assess suitability on a case by case basis.- Transaction Fees: Usage based pricing
- Monthly Fees: Discuss with merchant
- Set Up: Typically straightforward
PayPal Trusted Name, Familiar Option
PayPal remains a well known and widely used payment option. It can be useful as a secondary gateway for customers who prefer it, particularly for international transactions. However, PayPal is not our primary recommendation for pharmacies due to higher fees, account freezes, and limitations around healthcare businesses.- Transaction Fees: 1.9 to 3.4 percent plus 20p
- Chargeback Fees: £14
- Monthly Fees: £20 for Web Payments Pro
So which is the best payment gateway for pharmacy?
For most UK pharmacies, Mollie Pay is now the clear leader. It combines modern technology, fair pricing, fast onboarding, and access to growth funding in one platform. The key point is this. To access the best Mollie rates and incentives, pharmacies must come through Pharmacy Mentor. If you want help selecting and setting up the right payment gateway for pharmacy services, get in touch with us. We will guide you through it properly.If you are already using an online payment system and want to review whether you are getting the best deal, we are happy to help. If you are planning to grow and want a payment gateway that supports ambition, get in touch with us.