The problem with accepting crypto the manual way
The traditional approach to accepting crypto without a website: share your wallet address, ask the client to send the right amount of the right token to the right network, then manually check whether it arrived. Every step is an opportunity for error.
Clients send to the wrong address. They send ETH when you asked for USDC. They send USDC on Ethereum when you wanted USDC on Base. They send the wrong amount. You never get a confirmation. You're messaging back and forth for an hour.
❌ Manual crypto address sharing
- • Share raw wallet address — easy to copy wrong
- • Client picks wrong network (ETH vs Base vs Solana)
- • Client sends wrong token (ETH instead of USDC)
- • No automatic payment confirmation
- • No branded checkout or professional experience
- • Manual reconciliation for each payment
✓ PayRequest payment link
- • One link, client can't send to the wrong address
- • Checkout auto-selects correct network
- • USDC only — no wrong-token errors
- • Instant email confirmation to you and client
- • Branded checkout with your logo
- • Automatic transaction record in dashboard
How to set it up in 5 minutes
You need a PayRequest account and a crypto wallet. That's it. No website, no domain, no developer, no smart contract. Here's the exact setup flow.
Create a free PayRequest account
Go to payrequest.app/register. Takes 60 seconds. No credit card, no monthly fee. You get a payment page at payrequest.me/yourhandle immediately.
Connect your crypto wallet
Settings → Provider Settings → Crypto (USDC). Click Connect Wallet. Choose your wallet (MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Coinbase Wallet, or any WalletConnect wallet for Base/Ethereum payments — or Phantom/Solflare for Solana). Approve the connection. Your wallet address is now your receiving address.
Create a payment link
Click New Payment Link. Set the amount and description. Hit Create. Your link is live in under 10 seconds. The checkout page shows your crypto payment option plus cards, iDEAL, SEPA, and PayPal — all on the same link.
Share the link anywhere — client pays in one tap
Put it in your Instagram bio, WhatsApp, Telegram, email, or QR code. The client opens it in any browser, connects their wallet (Trust Wallet, Phantom, MetaMask, etc.), and approves the USDC transfer. You get an instant notification. Payment arrives in your wallet in under 2 seconds.
Where to share your crypto payment link
Without a website, your payment link is your storefront. Put it everywhere your customers already find you.
Who this works for
Accepting crypto without a website is perfect for anyone who operates through social media, direct messages, or physical presence — and wants to reach crypto-paying customers without building infrastructure.
Instagram & TikTok sellers
Digital products, presets, templates, art. Put the payment link in bio. Followers pay in USDC or card without leaving the platform experience.
Freelancers without a site
Designers, developers, writers who find clients via LinkedIn, Twitter, or referrals. Send a payment link per project — no invoice PDF, no PayPal friction, no wire fee.
Web3 / NFT artists
Your collectors already have Phantom or MetaMask. Accept USDC for commissions, custom pieces, and one-off sales — directly from your Twitter profile or Discord.
Market stall & popup sellers
Print your payrequest.me QR code. Customers who prefer crypto can scan and pay in USDC from their phone. Cards and iDEAL work on the same QR.
Community leaders
Group buys, club dues, event tickets, newsletter subscriptions. Share the link in Telegram, Discord, or WhatsApp group. Members pay without you chasing.
Cross-border services
International clients avoid $15–45 SWIFT wire fees by paying in USDC. You avoid FX conversion spreads. Both sides save.
Frequently asked questions
Can I accept crypto payments without a website?
Yes. PayRequest generates a hosted checkout page at payrequest.me/yourhandle — that is your payment page. You don't need to build or host anything. Share the link and customers pay in USDC from any crypto wallet, or by card if they prefer.
Do I need to know how blockchain works?
No. The most technical thing you'll do is connect your wallet once in Provider Settings — which takes about 60 seconds and works just like connecting a wallet to any app. After that, creating links and getting paid requires zero blockchain knowledge.
Which wallets can customers use to pay me?
Any WalletConnect-compatible wallet: Trust Wallet (100M+ users), MetaMask (30M+), Phantom (10M+), Coinbase Wallet, Binance Wallet, Backpack, Brave Wallet, and 400+ others. The customer picks their wallet in the checkout — you don't need to know which one they use in advance.
What if my customer doesn't have a crypto wallet?
No problem. Every PayRequest checkout also accepts credit/debit cards, iDEAL, SEPA transfer, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. You create one link; the customer picks their preferred payment method. Crypto and traditional payments sit on the same checkout.
Do I need to convert USDC to euros myself?
Not immediately — USDC sits in your connected wallet until you decide what to do with it. To convert to euros: transfer USDC to Coinbase, Kraken, or Bitvavo, sell for EUR, withdraw to your bank. The process takes about 5 minutes of your time; funds arrive in 1–2 business days.
What does PayRequest cost?
2% per successful payment, capped at €25 per transaction. No monthly fee, no setup cost, no website hosting cost. On a €500 payment: fee = €10. On a €3,000 payment: fee = €25 (capped). Customer pays network gas on top (~$0.001–$0.01 depending on chain).
Is this safe? What if someone sends to the wrong address?
PayRequest prevents address errors entirely — the customer never sees or types your wallet address manually. They open your link, connect their wallet, and the checkout handles the destination address automatically. The only thing the customer approves is the amount and the asset type.
Can I use PayRequest links on Instagram, TikTok, or WhatsApp?
Yes — that's one of the main use cases. Your payrequest.me link goes in your Instagram bio, TikTok profile, or WhatsApp status. Followers click it, pay in USDC from their wallet or by card, and you get a notification. No website, no DMs about payment details, no manual invoicing.
Your payment page is at payrequest.me/yourhandle
Free to start. Trust Wallet, Phantom, MetaMask, cards, iDEAL — everything on one link.