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Payment Gateways Plugins

1.1 What is Stream Payment Gateway

StreamPayments is a platform that allows merchants to accept payments in crypto including those for goods and services, donations, and others. The platform can be used by businesses of different sizes, creators, artists, and everyone who wants to accept cryptocurrency payments.

1.2 How can I use Payment Gateway?

You can use our platform in different ways: Manually created payment links for single transactions Built-in check-out on your website as selection option Integrations with the most popular eCommerce services For users who need more advanced functionality, we offer a flexible API

1.3. How does Stream Payment Gateway work?

Stream Payment Gateway provides infrastructure for managing cryptocurrency payments based on the Solana blockchain, and Stream Protocol. After you have created a payment request manually or automatically your customer is able to transfer the money to your WooCommerce account. After that, you can withdraw the funds to the desired crypto wallet.

1.4. How do I start using StreamPay?

You will need to have a crypto wallet that supports USD, SOL and STRM. We suggest using: Stream Wallet, Phantom Wallet, or Trust Wallet. Then complete the registration form on StreamPayments.

1.5. What kind of info do you collect on me?

At registration, we will ask you to state your name, type of business, and public key for your crypto wallet.

1.6. What kind of wallets can I use for a StreamPay account?

Any type of wallet that supports STRM, SOL and USDC. We suggest using Stream Wallet, My Phantom Wallet, or TrustWallet.

1.7. What countries is StreamPayments available in?

You can use Stream Payment Gateway everywhere in the world as long as the local regulation does not ban cryptocurrency operations.

1.8. What does “local currency” in my profile mean?

It means the fiat currency that the majority of your operations will be. It is solely for your convenience so that you can estimate more easily the amount of crypto you would like to receive.

1.9 How much does it cost to use Stream Payment Gateway?

We charge 0.2% of each payment transaction via our service.

2. Accepting payments

2.1. What are the ways to accept payments with StreamPayments?

You can manually create payment links for single transactions You can add payment links to multiple goods and services online and offline You generate payment links at the checkout on your site You can choose StreamPayments as a payment provider on some of the most popular eCommerce services such as Shopify and WooCommerce. For users who need more advanced functionality, we offer a flexible API

2.2. What are the eCommerce services that allow integration of Stream Payment Gateway?

• WooCommerce

2.3. What currencies are available?

• USD

• USDC

• SOL

• STRM

2.4. Can I only receive stablecoins?

Sure. When generating a money request, select “Swap to Stable” and you will get USDC no matter the currency of the payment sent to you.

2.5. Are there limits to the turnover of the payments via StreamPayments?

Now we have a limit of 7000€ monthly.

2.6. Can a payment request expire?

Yes. The payment request is valid for 10 minutes.

2.7. Is there a minimum amount for a transaction?

Yes. The minimum amount to the transaction is equal to the value of 1$ or 1€

2.8. How do I use the API?

You should create an API key and wait for approval. Once it is approved you can use the callback and generated payment link. For more detailed technical information you can check the API documentation.

2.9. How long does it take for the payment to go through?

Transactions usually take up to 1 minute. However, if you enable the auto swap option, the transaction might take up to 2 min.

2.10. How can I accept cryptocurrency in offline POS?

You can manually generate payment requests during checkout at StreamPOS.

3. Account and Fund Management

3.1. Where can I transfer the funds from my StreamPayments account?

Any type of wallet that supports STRM, SOL and USDC. We suggest using Stream Wallet, My Phantom Wallet, or TrustWallet.

3.2. How can I transfer money to my fiat bank account?

For now, the only way to transfer money from StreamPayments to your bank account is to withdraw the funds to your wallet and then to one of the exchange services. Also, if you are located in the UK or EEA countries you can opt for a StreamPayments crypto card which allows you to spend cryptocurrency as fiat.

3.3. What is the minimum withdrawal (payout) amount?

There is no minimum withdrawal (payout) amount.

3.4. Are there limits to withdrawal (payout)?

The only limit is 5000€ for accepted transactions monthly.

4. Security and Legal Issues

4.1. How is the transaction secured?

With fiat transactions, fraudsters only need some key information about you to gain access to your funds, whereas, with cryptocurrency transactions, they need to break through the actual defense of your wallet. The payment goes through The Near which does not rely on central servers. Therefore, it is censorship-resistant and has better data security.

4.2. How is my account protected?

To access your account, someone would need your email and password. Do not use the same password for your email account and the account where you keep your money. If you suspect that your credentials were compromised we suggest you change the password.

4.3. What should I do if I forget the password to my account or lose access to it?

You will need to contact our team at [e-mail] They will help you to reset the password.

If anyone contacts you by other means and claims to be a StreamPayments employee, please do not trust them and contact us immediately.

4.4. Do you report my income to any legal entity?

No, we do not report your income or any of your personal data. In the majority of jurisdictions, you will have to report your income when you transfer it to your bank account. Please, consult the tax authority of your residence to avoid any complications.

Still, have questions left? Please don't hesitate to contact us at [e-mail]