Payment guide
How to pay on peptibase.
Two payment rails. Pick whichever fits you better. Card via Peer is the easy one; direct crypto is the cheap one (zero added fees).
Option 1 · Easy
Markup appliesPay by card via Peer
Pay through Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, Revolut, Wise, or Zelle. Funds are routed via the platform you choose. We never see or touch payment details.
- 1.Pick "Pay via Peer" at checkout.
- 2.Peer's hosted page opens. Choose your card or payment service.
- 3.Confirm. You're bounced back to peptibase, order is locked in.
About the markup: Peer adds a processing markup on top of your order total to cover the conversion + their service. It's charged by Peer, not by peptibase.
Option 2 · Cheapest
0% feesPay directly in crypto
Send USDT or USDC straight to our wallet. No card middleman, no extra fee. You only pay the network gas (typically a few cents on Solana, a few dollars on Ethereum).
- 1.Pick "Pay direct with crypto" at checkout, OR send straight from your wallet.
- 2.Send the order total in USDT or USDC on Solana (fastest) or Ethereum.
- 3.Reply to your order confirmation email with the transaction ID. We confirm + ship.
Critical: Send only USDT or USDC on the correct network. Sending the wrong asset or a different chain means we can't credit your order.
What happens next
From payment to shipped.
Order placed. You get a confirmation email with your order ID and our wallet (if you picked crypto).
Payment lands. Peer settles in minutes. Direct crypto is confirmed on-chain in ~1 minute (Solana) or ~5 minutes (Ethereum). For crypto, reply to your confirmation email with the transaction ID so we can match it to your order.
Vendor ships. Once we confirm payment, we release the order to the vendor. Most ship same-day or next business day, with tracking emailed to you.
Common questions
Payment FAQ.
Why two payment methods?+
Choice. Most people want a one-click card-style flow - that's Peer. Some people prefer crypto because it's cheaper and more private - that's direct crypto. Both end up in the same place: a paid order.
Why is direct crypto 0% fee?+
Because there's no card-network middleman to pay. You send funds to our wallet on a public blockchain, we see it arrive, we credit your order. The only cost is the network's gas fee, which you pay to the blockchain validators (a few cents on Solana, a few dollars on Ethereum).
Which network should I use for direct crypto?+
Solana if you can - it confirms in about 1 second for under $0.01 in gas. Ethereum works too but the gas fee is usually $3-10 and confirmation takes a few minutes. Both addresses accept USDT or USDC (stablecoins, pegged 1:1 to USD).
What if I send to the wrong network?+
Don't. The two addresses listed look similar but they're on completely different blockchains. If you send a Solana-format asset to the Ethereum address (or vice versa), the funds are lost and we cannot recover them. Always double-check the network selector in your wallet before sending.
Can I pay in BTC, ETH, or other cryptos?+
Today: only USDT or USDC. We keep it simple because exchange-rate risk on volatile assets creates payment disputes. If you only have BTC or ETH, swap to USDC first using any major exchange or DEX, then send.
How fast is the order confirmed?+
Peer: within minutes of payment settling. Direct crypto: as soon as we see the transaction on-chain AND match it to your order (typically same day; faster if you reply with the transaction ID).
Can I get a refund?+
If your order hasn't shipped yet, yes. Once a vendor has accepted the order and started fulfillment, refunds depend on the situation. Email hello@peptibase.dev and we'll work it out.