Where do my funds go?

Directly to your wallet. Smart contracts route every payment from customer to your wallet address. Zateway never holds, touches, or has access to your funds.

Which tokens and chains are supported?

USDT and USDC on Polygon, Solana, Base, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, and Optimism. Customers can pay from any compatible wallet including MetaMask, Phantom, and WalletConnect.

How fast is settlement?

Settlement happens as soon as the transaction is confirmed on-chain — typically seconds to a few minutes depending on the chain and network conditions. There is no batching, no holding period, no payout schedule.

What does Zateway charge?

1% flat fee per transaction, enforced by smart contract. No monthly fees, no setup costs, no withdrawal fees, no hidden charges.

Can the fee ever increase?

No. The fee is enforced by an immutable smart contract. It cannot be changed, by us or anyone else.

Is there a sandbox for testing?

Yes. Every account includes a full sandbox mode so you can test the entire payment flow — creation, checkout, webhook delivery — without real funds.

Basic verification may be required for higher transaction volumes. You can sign up and explore the dashboard immediately, but KYC verification ensures full access to all features.

How do I integrate Zateway?

Three ways: no-code payment links from the dashboard, REST API for custom integrations, or Shopify/WooCommerce plugins. Most developers ship in under an hour.

What is the best alternative to Coinbase Commerce?

Zateway is a leading non-custodial alternative to Coinbase Commerce. It allows merchants to accept crypto directly to their own wallets without intermediary holding periods, custody risks, or arbitrary account suspensions.

Can I accept USDT and USDC payments without high gas fees?

Yes. Zateway supports 6 Layer-2 and high-performance blockchains including Polygon, Solana, Base, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, and Optimism, ensuring sub-cent transaction fees for stablecoin payments.

What is a non-custodial crypto payment gateway?

A non-custodial payment gateway routes customer payments directly to the merchant's own wallet. Unlike custodial solutions like Coinbase Commerce or BitPay, your funds are never held by a third party — reducing counterparty risk to zero.

Is Zateway a good Stripe alternative for crypto?

Yes. While Stripe handles fiat card payments at 2.9% + 30c per transaction, Zateway handles stablecoin payments at just 1% flat with zero chargebacks and instant settlement. Many merchants use both side-by-side.

How do I send a crypto invoice to my client?

From your Zateway dashboard, create a Payment Link with the invoice amount, description, and optional expiry date. Share the unique link with your client — they see a branded checkout page and can pay in USDT or USDC from any wallet.

Can I add crypto checkout to my Shopify or WooCommerce store?

Yes. Zateway offers hosted checkout flows plus plugins for Shopify and WooCommerce. Crypto checkout appears alongside your existing payment methods with no changes to your store's workflow.

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Guide 5 min readMarch 25, 2026

How to Accept USDC on Shopify (No-Code Guide)

Add stablecoin checkout to your Shopify store in under 10 minutes. No code, no plugins to write, no crypto knowledge required.

Shopify doesn't support USDC out of the box. Its "crypto payments" option routes through Coinbase Commerce at 1% plus higher hidden costs. With Zateway, you get direct USDC to your own wallet at a flat 1% — no middleman holding your funds.

Step 1: Install the Zateway App

Head to the Shopify App Store and search "Zateway Crypto Payments." Click Install. Approve the permissions — Zateway only needs order write access to mark orders as paid.

Step 2: Connect Your Wallet

Paste in your USDC receiving wallet address. Zateway supports USDC on Polygon, Solana, Base, BSC, Arbitrum, and Optimism. Most Shopify merchants pick Polygon (widest wallet support) or Base (Coinbase-native USDC).

Step 3: Enable Crypto at Checkout

Go to Settings → Payments → Alternative Payment Methods. Toggle on "Zateway Crypto". That's it. Your checkout now shows a "Pay with Crypto" button alongside credit cards.

Step 4: Test the Flow

Place a test order on your store. Pick "Pay with Crypto" at checkout. You'll see a QR code and Zateway-hosted payment page. Pay with any wallet (Phantom, MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet). Once confirmed, Shopify marks the order as paid automatically — Zateway sends the webhook.

What You Save

Shopify Payments charges ~2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Zateway charges 1% flat. On $50,000 monthly revenue, that's over $950/month saved — $11,400 per year. Plus: zero chargebacks, instant settlement, global customers without geographic blocks.