# Payment Methods
WestBazaar offers two ways to pay for your order.
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## Card Payments (Stripe)
Pay securely with your credit or debit card through Stripe.
- **Supported cards**: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and other major card brands
- **How it works**: Enter your card details in the secure payment form at checkout. Your card information is processed directly by Stripe and is never stored by WestBazaar.
- **Processing time**: Near-instant — you'll see your order confirmation within seconds.
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## Cryptocurrency Payments
Pay with stablecoins through our crypto payment processor.
### Supported Tokens
**USDT (Tether)** on:
- TRON (TRC20)
- BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)
- Polygon
- Ethereum (ERC20)
- Arbitrum One
- Avalanche-C
- Solana
**USDC (USD Coin)** on:
- Ethereum (ERC20)
- Base
- BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)
- Solana
- TRON
- Avalanche-C
- Optimism
- Polygon
- Arbitrum One
### How Crypto Payments Work
1. Select "Crypto" at checkout.
2. Choose your token (USDT or USDC) and blockchain network.
3. A QR code and wallet address will appear along with the exact amount to send.
4. Send the exact amount from your crypto wallet to the provided address.
5. Click "I have completed the payment."
6. The system verifies your transaction on-chain.
### Important Things to Know
- **Send the exact amount** shown on the payment page.
- **Use the correct network** — sending on the wrong blockchain can result in lost funds.
- **Complete within 60 minutes** — the payment address expires after that.
- **Send in one transaction** — do not split payments across multiple sends.
- A **processing fee** applies and is shown clearly before you confirm.
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## Comparing the Two Methods
| | Card (Stripe) | Crypto |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Near-instant | 1-15 minutes (depends on network) |
| Time limit | None | 60 minutes |
| Account needed | No | No (but you need a crypto wallet) |
| Refund method | Back to your card | Contact support |