Crypto payment processor guide

Compare crypto payment gateways without guessing who supports your model.

Crypto processing is split between hosted gateways, bitcoin-first checkout, stablecoin settlement and Web3 merchant services. PSPDex separates those choices so you can compare the providers that actually match your use case.

Hosted gatewaysBitcoin checkoutLightning paymentsFiat settlement
Compare crypto payment gateways without guessing who supports your model.

9 processors to compare

Review pricing model, risk fit and best-use notes before you apply.

What to check first

  • Settlement: Decide whether you want to hold crypto, convert to fiat, or support both.
  • Custody: Hosted processors are simpler; self-hosted tools give more control but need more operations work.
  • Risk fit: Crypto businesses can be treated as high-risk even when payments are legitimate.
BI
4.3/ 5 editorial

BitPay

The original crypto payment processor for serious merchants.

Standard riskCrypto processorFlat rate
Starting rate
1% + 25¢
Monthly fee
None
B2BBitcoinCrypto+4
CO
4.1/ 5 editorial

Coinbase Commerce

Accept crypto straight into your Coinbase account.

Standard riskCrypto processorFlat rate
Starting rate
1%
Monthly fee
None
CryptoEcommerceDigital goods+2
NO
4.0/ 5 editorial

NOWPayments

300+ coins, non-custodial, built for crypto-native businesses.

Standard riskCrypto processorFlat rate
Starting rate
0.5%
Monthly fee
None
BitcoinCryptoDigital goods+4
BT
4.5/ 5 editorial

BTCPay Server

Free, open-source, self-hosted Bitcoin payments. No middleman at all.

Standard riskCrypto processorCustom pricing
Starting rate
0% (self-hosted)
Monthly fee
None
BitcoinCryptoDigital goods+9
SQ
4.6/ 5 editorial

Square

Simple all-in-one for retail, restaurants and services

Standard riskAggregator / PayFacFlat rateEditor's pick
Starting rate
2.6% + 10¢
Monthly fee
$0
BitcoinEcommerceLightning+3
CH
4.4/ 5 editorial

Checkout.com

Enterprise acquiring with high authorization rates

Standard riskDirect acquirer / ISOCustom pricing
Starting rate
Custom
Monthly fee
Custom
EnterpriseEcommerceFintech+2
P2
4.7/ 5 editorial

P2Flux

Automated USDC payments and subscriptions on Base

High-risk friendlyCrypto processorFlat rate
Starting rate
1%
Monthly fee
$0
CryptoSubscriptionsSaaS+3
OP
4.5/ 5 editorial

OpenNode

Bitcoin payments with instant conversion

Standard riskCrypto processorFlat rate
Starting rate
1%
Monthly fee
$0
BitcoinCryptoEcommerce+3
ZA
4.6/ 5 editorial

Zaprite

Bitcoin checkout and invoicing for your whole stack

Standard riskCrypto processorSubscription
Starting rate
0%
Monthly fee
$25
B2BBitcoinCrypto+3
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