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Accept cryptocurrencies with Coinbase Commerce

Do you have a Coinbase Commerce account? You connect it to 1pay.ch and accept Bitcoin, Ethereum and many other cryptocurrencies from the same payment page.

When it makes sense

What Coinbase costs

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Online1.9% + CHF 0.301.5% + CHF 0.301.2% + CHF 0.250.9% + CHF 0.20

These are the 1pay.ch fees for external providers. The fees in your contract with Coinbase come on top. All prices

Coinbase at a glance

Contract
Separate: the Coinbase account is yours and you open it
Type
Digital currencies, external provider
Availability
All countries except Singapore and those under US sanctions
Channels
Online only, not with terminals
Features
One-off payments
Payout
Made directly by Coinbase, not shown in your 1pay.ch Payouts
Cryptocurrencies
Among others Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, USD Coin, Solana, XRP

How to activate Coinbase

  1. Open your free account, no credit card needed.
  2. Under Payment providers, scroll to the new providers and choose Coinbase.
  3. Click Configuration, enter your Coinbase account details and save.

You will find all the details in the documentation. Before you start, you can make a test payment. Looking for something else? See all payment methods.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Coinbase account already?

Yes, Coinbase works with a direct contract: you open the account yourself.

Who pays me the money?

Coinbase, directly and on its own schedule. For questions about payouts, contact Coinbase.

What is the difference from the Crypto method?

The Crypto method is included in the 1pay.ch account and pays you francs. Coinbase is an external provider, with your own account.

Can it be refunded?

Not from the 1pay.ch admin area.

Does it also work at the terminal?

No, external providers work for online payments only.