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Not really a Stripe alternative - but if you run out of alternatives, there's always Bitcoin. That is, if you want to accept payments without using any third-pa

by Geee 4y ago

Not really a Stripe alternative - but if you run out of alternatives, there's always Bitcoin. That is, if you want to accept payments without using any third-party service. I wish more people implemented Bitcoin (Lightning) payments on their websites. I always pay with Bitcoin when there's an option; simply because it's easier and faster, compared to typing in my CC info and 2FAing it with my bank app. Bitcoin requires just scanning a QR code with a mobile wallet. BTCPay Server[0] is the most popular (I think) self-hosted software for accepting Bitcoin payments. It's also available as a hosted version. [0] https://btcpayserver.org https://btcpayserver.org

andrewflnr 4y ago
Most of our customers want to pay by credit card, so no.
danpalmer 4y ago
For some people this might imply a certain opinion from the business that may turn them off. It’s a little like if the cashier at the store is wearing a MAGA hat. Certainly not that extreme for most, but it would make me think twice about if this is a company that I want to buy from.
- Geee 4y ago
  For small websites, it may just be an easy and practical technological solution, sparing the need to integrate with third-party services or platforms. I'm not sure why you see it as a negative, but for the merchant it's just another payment gateway. Also, in some countries these payment services might not be so readily available, and Bitcoin might be the only solution for accepting payments globally. Also, I think it's quite a small group of people who associate Bitcoin with something negative. Some people might relate it to drugs, but that is really based only on the early days of bitcoin use and hasn't been the main use case for years. For 99% of people it's an investment, and some of these also use it for payments whenever it's possible.
carlosjobim 4y ago
We've accepted Bitcoin as payment on our website for years. Not a single customer has chosen that option.

by Geee 4y ago

andrewflnr 4y ago

Most of our customers want to pay by credit card, so no.

danpalmer 4y ago

For some people this might imply a certain opinion from the business that may turn them off. It’s a little like if the cashier at the store is wearing a MAGA hat. Certainly not that extreme for most, but it would make me think twice about if this is a company that I want to buy from.

Geee 4y ago
For small websites, it may just be an easy and practical technological solution, sparing the need to integrate with third-party services or platforms. I'm not sure why you see it as a negative, but for the merchant it's just another payment gateway. Also, in some countries these payment services might not be so readily available, and Bitcoin might be the only solution for accepting payments globally. Also, I think it's quite a small group of people who associate Bitcoin with something negative. Some people might relate it to drugs, but that is really based only on the early days of bitcoin use and hasn't been the main use case for years. For 99% of people it's an investment, and some of these also use it for payments whenever it's possible.

carlosjobim 4y ago

We've accepted Bitcoin as payment on our website for years. Not a single customer has chosen that option.