Accept crypto payments with USDC on Base
Zero chargebacks, instant settlement, worldwide reach. Your customers pay with USDC from their own wallet — you receive the funds in your wallet automatically.
How crypto payments work
Connect your wallet, customers pay with USDC, you receive 98% automatically.
Connect your wallet
Go to Provider Settings and connect your wallet via WalletConnect. MetaMask, Rabby, Coinbase Wallet — any wallet on Base works.
Share a payment link
Create a payment link or page as usual. Crypto appears as a payment option alongside iDEAL, cards, and SEPA.
Customer pays with USDC
Your customer scans a WalletConnect QR code, confirms the USDC amount, and the transaction settles in under 1 second.
You receive 98% automatically
PayRequest forwards 98% of the amount to your connected wallet. No manual steps, no delays.
Why add crypto payments
Worldwide reach
Crypto works everywhere — no country restrictions, no currency conversion issues. Anyone with a wallet on Base can pay you.
Zero chargebacks
USDC payments are irreversible once confirmed on-chain. No disputes, no chargeback fees, no refund fraud.
Instant settlement
Funds arrive in your wallet within seconds. No 2-3 day bank delays, no weekend holds.
Own your wallet
You connect your own wallet. PayRequest never holds your funds — they go directly to you (minus the 2% platform fee).
Low fees
The 2% platform fee covers forwarding costs and infrastructure. No monthly minimums, no hidden costs.
Works alongside fiat
Same payment link. Customers choose crypto or traditional methods. One link, every option.
Supported wallets
Any wallet that supports WalletConnect on Base network works — MetaMask, Rabby, Coinbase Wallet, Rainbow, Trust Wallet and more.
Who needs crypto payments
Global businesses
Sell to customers in countries where cards and PayPal don't work well. Crypto bypasses banking restrictions.
Digital product sellers
Instant delivery after instant payment. No chargeback risk for ebooks, software, templates, and courses.
Freelancers & agencies
Get paid by international clients without losing 3-5% on cross-border fees. USDC settles at 1:1.
Subscription businesses
Recurring USDC payments with no chargeback risk. Ideal for SaaS, hosting, and membership sites.
Frequently asked questions
What is USDC?
USDC is a stablecoin always worth exactly $1 USD. Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, the value doesn't fluctuate. One USDC is always one US dollar.
What network does this use?
PayRequest uses the Base network — fast (under 1 second), cheap (gas fees under $0.01), and widely supported by all major wallet apps.
Do I need to buy crypto to accept it?
No. Your customers pay you in USDC. You just need a wallet to receive the funds. Convert to euros at any exchange when you're ready.
What are the fees?
PayRequest charges 2% per crypto payment. This covers forwarding the USDC to your wallet and maintaining the infrastructure. No hidden costs.
How long does settlement take?
The customer's transaction confirms on Base in under 1 second. PayRequest forwards your share within 30 seconds. Total time: under 2 minutes.
Can I refund a crypto payment?
Crypto payments are irreversible. To refund, send USDC directly to the customer's wallet from your own wallet. Transaction details are in your history.
Start accepting crypto payments today
Connect your wallet and add USDC as a payment method. Free to start — pay only 2% on successful payments.