Getting Started with Ease Pay
Everything you need to accept payments in USDC. Simple setup, instant settlement.
Quick Start Guide
Connect Your Wallet
Click "Get Started" and connect your Coinbase Wallet or any Base-compatible wallet. This is where you'll receive payments.
Tip: We recommend Coinbase Wallet for the easiest cash-out experience.
Create Payment Link
Enter the amount and generate a shareable payment link or QR code. Send it to your customer via text, email, or display in-store.
Tip: Print QR codes for in-person payments at your register.
Receive USDC Instantly
When customers pay, USDC lands in your wallet within seconds. Cash out to USD anytime via Coinbase.
Tip: USDC is always worth $1. No volatility risk.
How Customers Pay
Pay with Card
Customers can pay with debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Coinbase Onramp handles the conversion to USDC automatically.
- No crypto knowledge required
- Familiar checkout experience
- Instant conversion to USDC
Pay with Crypto
Crypto-native customers can pay directly from their wallet. They connect, approve the transaction, and you receive USDC.
- Direct wallet-to-wallet transfer
- Lower fees for crypto users
- Settles in seconds on Base
Why We Built on Base
Base is Coinbase's Layer 2
Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain built by Coinbase. It inherits Ethereum's security while offering faster, cheaper transactions.
Sub-second finality
Transactions confirm in under a second
Fraction of a cent fees
Gas costs are negligible on Base
Coinbase security
Backed by a publicly traded company
Why Not Other Chains?
vs. Ethereum Mainnet
Base is 100x cheaper. A $5 payment on Ethereum might cost $2 in gas. On Base, it's less than $0.01.
vs. Polygon / Arbitrum
Similar fees, but Base has native Coinbase integration. Easy on/off ramps for merchants and customers.
vs. Solana
Base is EVM-compatible, meaning better tooling and more wallet support. Plus Coinbase's institutional backing.
Fee Breakdown
1-2%
Per Transaction
That's it. No hidden fees.
$0
Setup Fee
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$0
Monthly Fee
Only pay when you get paid
How does 2% compare?
1-2%
Ease Pay
2.9% + 30¢
Stripe
2.6% + 10¢
Square
3.5% + 15¢
PayPal
Use Cases
Coffee Shop
Print a QR code at your register. Customers scan, pay with Apple Pay, and you receive USDC instantly. No card reader needed.
Online Store
Add payment links to your checkout. Customers pay from anywhere in the world. No chargebacks, instant settlement.
Freelancer
Send invoices with payment links. Get paid in USDC from international clients without wire fees or currency conversion.
Developer APIs
Frequently Asked Questions
What about chargebacks?
USDC transactions are final and irreversible. This protects merchants from fraudulent chargebacks. For disputes, we recommend clear refund policies and good customer communication. Future versions may include optional escrow for high-value transactions.
How do I cash out to USD?
Use the "Cash Out" tab in the Merchants section. We integrate with Coinbase Offramp - connect your bank account and convert USDC to USD anytime. Funds typically arrive in 1-3 business days.
Do I need to understand crypto?
Not really. Think of USDC as digital dollars. 1 USDC = $1 USD, always. Your wallet is like a bank account, and Base is the network that moves money instantly.
Is this legal / compliant?
Yes. USDC is issued by Circle, a regulated financial institution. Coinbase is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: COIN). We recommend consulting with your accountant for tax reporting.
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