Compliant Cashless Payments for Cannabis Dispensaries

Meadow x Stronghold Integration

In a heavily regulated industry like cannabis, having reliable, secure, and compliant payment solutions is essential. Meadow integrates directly with Stronghold, a fintech leader offering digital payment infrastructure built for cannabis retailers. This integration enables fast and compliant ACH transactions and cashless payments that help boost sales, reduce risk, and create a modern checkout experience. Whether in-store or online, customers can conveniently pay by phone, which increases order sizes and simplifies your back-office operations.

A crisp, professional graphic featuring the logos of Meadow and Stronghold, visually representing their seamless integration. The Meadow logo—a vibrant geometric emblem in bold purple paired with a modern wordmark—sits prominently in the upper left corner. Slightly overlapping in the lower right is the Stronghold logo, showcasing a sturdy blue fortress tower icon beneath a refined black serif wordmark, symbolizing security and trust. This design visually communicates the partnership’s essence: Meadow’s all-in-one cannabis retail software connecting effortlessly with Stronghold’s secure, compliant digital payments infrastructure. The overlapping placement of the logos reflects the interoperable synergy between retail operations and fintech compliance—empowering dispensaries with modern, cashless payment options while maintaining rigorous financial standards.

About Stronghold

Stronghold is a leading fintech provider offering secure, compliant, and innovative digital payment solutions tailored for regulated industries. With integrated banking compliance, Stronghold empowers dispensaries to streamline checkout, reduce cash dependence, and scale confidently in a complex financial landscape.

About Meadow

Meadow is all-in-one dispensary software that unifies sales, inventory, compliance, and eCommerce into a single platform. Built to support integrations like Stronghold, Meadow serves as the operational backbone of your dispensary. It keeps your data accurate and up to date while enabling seamless pay-on-your-phone and online payment options for cannabis retailers.

Key Benefits

Increased Revenue Through Cashless Cannabis Transactions

Stronghold’s digital payment integration increases average order size by 20–70%, helping dispensaries grow revenue without raising prices.

Streamlined Checkout with Cannabis Pay-by-Phone Options

Enable customers to pay on their phones quickly and securely. This reduces wait times, modernizes the checkout experience, and increases conversion rates.

Built-In Tipping for Budtender Retention

Allow customers to easily add digital tips at checkout. Boost morale and retention by ensuring staff are fairly and accurately rewarded.

Reduced Operational Risk with Fewer Cash Transactions

Eliminate cash-counting headaches, daily reconciliations, and armored transport costs. Go cashless with automated, traceable digital payments.

Full Compliance with Cannabis Banking Regulations

Stronghold processes all transactions in accordance with cannabis-specific banking requirements, reducing the risk of fines, account freezes, or disruptions.

Improved Financial Transparency for Dispensary Growth

Digital transaction history supports cleaner books, better forecasting, and increased eligibility for business loans, investment, and growth capital.

Faster, More Secure Online Dispensary Payments

Seamlessly enable online payments for delivery or pickup. Provide customers with a secure, modern experience that builds trust and encourages repeat business.

Integrated with Meadow POS for Ease and Efficiency

Activate Stronghold directly from within Meadow. There’s no need for third-party systems or complex workarounds. All payments, inventory, and reporting remain seamlessly connected.

Flexible Payment Options for Any Retail Workflow

Whether customers are shopping in-store, scheduling a pickup, or ordering delivery, Stronghold’s integration with Meadow supports fast and compliant digital payments. Customers can scan a QR code or receive a secure text-to-pay link. There's no app required and no friction at checkout.

Curious how cashless payments work in cannabis retail?

Check out our article on digital payment options for dispensaries →

Two dispensary staff members review a customer’s order on a tablet, surrounded by flowers and POS hardware. This image highlights: Operational Clarity: Meadow’s all-in-one platform streamlines sales, inventory, and compliance, giving staff the confidence to serve efficiently. Secure Checkout Integration: Stronghold’s digital payment system enables compliant, cash-free transactions, empowering teams to stay focused on the customer.
A customer makes a digital payment via mobile wallet while a budtender smiles from behind the counter. This moment captures: Customer Convenience: Stronghold’s fintech tools allow for secure, contactless payments—no more reliance on cash in a regulated space. Trust & Compliance: Meadow’s robust data tracking and Stronghold’s embedded banking compliance ensure peace of mind on both sides of the counter.
Two team members collaborate while referencing a tablet in a lush dispensary setting. This visual underscores: Integration in Action: Real-time insights from Meadow synced with Stronghold’s payment systems help operators make smarter, faster decisions. Empowered Teams: With everything from payments to compliance in sync, dispensaries can scale confidently and serve with purpose.

How to Set Up the Meadow x Stronghold Integration

Getting started is simple and usually takes just a few days.

  1. Fill Out Stronghold’s Onboarding Form
     Start the approval and compliance process with Stronghold.

  2. Integrate Stronghold Credentials into Meadow
     Connect your Stronghold account by securely adding API keys in your Meadow admin dashboard.

  3. Activate the Stronghold Payment Method in Meadow
     Enable digital payments for both online and in-store checkout flows.

FAQs

What payment methods does Stronghold support through Meadow?

Stronghold enables compliant ACH payments for both online and in-store checkout. Customers can easily pay by phone without using cash or cards.

How quickly can my dispensary set up the Meadow-Stronghold integration?

Setup typically takes just a few business days from initial form submission to activation.

Is customer data safe with Meadow and Stronghold?

Yes. Stronghold uses bank-grade encryption and is built around strict cannabis compliance standards to ensure safe and secure data processing.

Why is banking compliance important for cannabis dispensaries?

Compliance reduces the risk of frozen accounts, cash-related security issues, and regulatory penalties. It provides peace of mind and ensures operational stability.

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