Adding crypto payments to a website is a spectrum, not a project: the lightest option is one hyperlink, the heaviest is a full API checkout — and most merchants should start light and integrate deeper only when volume demands it.
Here's every rung on that ladder, with honest effort estimates.
level 0 — a payment link (zero code)
Claim a page like crypt.pe/yourname and link it from your site's 'pay' button. Effort: two minutes. Works on any platform — WordPress, Webflow, Wix, hand-written HTML — because it's just a link. Add the 'crypto accepted here' badge and the QR standee for the counter.
level 1 — payment links & invoices per order
Create an invoice with a locked amount for each order and send that URL at checkout or by email. The customer can't underpay, the amount can't drift with price moves, and you get an on-chain receipt both sides can verify. Effort: seconds per order, no code.
level 2 — store plugins
On Shopify or WooCommerce, install the crypt.pe plugin and crypto appears as a normal payment method at checkout, with webhook-confirmed order status. Effort: 15-30 minutes. See the dedicated Shopify and WooCommerce guides for step-by-step setup.
level 3 — the API
A Stripe-style REST API: create a checkout session server-side, redirect the customer, receive a signed webhook when the payment confirms. Test keys, HMAC signatures and idempotent event delivery included. Effort: an afternoon for a working integration. This is the right level for SaaS billing and custom carts.
what stays true at every level
Payments settle wallet-to-wallet with 0% platform fees, funds never pass through crypt.pe, and every level shares the same dashboard, receipts and payment history — so upgrading levels never migrates data.
references
- [1]Shopify — crypto payment providers
- [2]WooCommerce payment gateway API docs
- [3]BIP-21 payment URI scheme
primary sources last verified — details may change; confirm on the source pages.
frequently asked
How do I accept crypto on my website without coding?
Use a hosted payment page: claim your link, paste wallet addresses and put the link behind your site's pay button. It works on any website builder because it's just a hyperlink — live in about a minute.
Can I add crypto payments to Shopify or WooCommerce?
Yes — crypt.pe ships plugins for both. They add crypto as a standard checkout payment method with webhook-based order confirmation. Each has a dedicated setup guide.
Do customers need special software to pay?
Any major wallet or exchange app works. The payment page shows the exact amount, a QR code and network warnings, so even first-time payers complete it in a couple of minutes.
