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Compare where funds arrive and how each option fits your business.
Five receiving options.
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| Receiving option | Funds go to | Start with | Channels | Records | Callbacks | Refund tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PayIn | Your wallet | No account1 | Counter / Links | Payment history | 2 | Manual transfer |
| Wallet address | Your wallet | Wallet | Wallet QR | On-chain | Custom build | Manual transfer |
| Coinbase Business | Platform balance | Account1 | Payment links | Dashboard | 2 | 3 |
| Stripe Payment LinksStablecoin flow | Fiat balance | Account1 | Payment links | Dashboard | 2 | 3 |
| MoonPay CommerceFormerly Helio | Your wallet1 | Account1 | Commerce tools | Dashboard | 2 | 3 |
Supported
- Protect PayIn’s management URL. Platform eligibility applies; MoonPay routing may differ.
- Requires integration. Records do not automatically match orders or fulfill sales.
- Merchant-initiated refunds. Bank cash-out is a separate process.
Official sources. Reviewed October 19, 2026. Availability and terms may change; details in each guide.
PayIn receiving guidancePayIn integration guidanceWallet transfersCoinbase eligibility & custodyCoinbase checkoutsStripe stablecoinsStripe Payment LinksMoonPay operationsMoonPay products
Detailed comparisons.
PayIn vs a wallet address
Compare a PayIn payment page with sharing a wallet address: customer context, merchant confirmation, payment records, refunds and order matching.
Compare workflows02 / THE PLATFORMPayIn vs Coinbase Business
Considering a Coinbase Commerce alternative? Compare PayIn with Coinbase Business on custody, payment links, checkout records, refunds and bank offramps.
Compare workflows03 / THE PLATFORMPayIn vs Stripe Payment Links for stablecoins
Compare PayIn direct-wallet USDC receipts with the stablecoin flow in Stripe Payment Links: settlement, eligibility, customer experience and refunds.
Compare workflows04 / THE PLATFORMPayIn vs MoonPay Commerce
Compare PayIn with MoonPay Commerce, formerly Helio: direct-wallet receipts, payment links, checkout integrations, payment records and refunds.
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Funds. Records. Fulfillment.
Check who holds the funds, the asset received, and refund and cash-out options. Direct-wallet receiving is not unique to PayIn.
Check staff confirmation and order matching. Payment success, platform credit and bank payout are separate milestones.
Fees and availability vary. Each guide links official sources for current terms.