
Lower fees, plus accept traditional payments. Free POS/PMS systems. Built for real businesses, not just crypto enthusiasts.
| Feature | PortalPay | Coinbase Commerce |
|---|---|---|
| Processing Fee | 0.5-1% | 1% |
| Accept Crypto | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accept Cards/Apple Pay | Yes (via onramp) | No |
| Customer Needs Crypto | No | Yes |
| POS System | Free included | Not available |
| Restaurant Features | Full POS + KDS | Payment only |
| Hotel PMS | Free included | Not available |
| Retail Inventory | Free included | Not available |
| Analytics Dashboard | Free included | Basic only |
| White-Label | Full branding | Limited |
| Settlement | Instant | Instant |
| Supported Tokens | 5+ on Base | 100+ multi-chain |
| Customer Support | Direct | Email only |
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No! Most businesses complete the switch in under an hour. You can export your data from Coinbase Commerce, set up your PortalPay account, and start accepting payments the same day. Many merchants run both systems in parallel for a week to ensure a smooth transition. Our support team helps with the migration.
No. While crypto enthusiasts can pay directly with their wallets, any customer can pay using credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay through our onramp. We handle the crypto conversion instantly. Your customers won't even know it's crypto - they just see a simple payment experience.
On average, businesses save 70-85% on total payment processing costs. The exact savings depend on your monthly volume and current Coinbase Commerce plan. Use our cost calculator above to see your specific savings. Most businesses save between $2,000-10,000 annually.
No! This is a major advantage over Coinbase Commerce. Payments go directly to your crypto wallet. You can hold as crypto, convert to stablecoins, or cash out to your local currency. Perfect for international businesses or new companies that struggle with traditional banking.
PortalPay includes all essential features for your industry - and they're all free. We have specialized POS systems for restaurants, retail, hotels, and more. Check the feature comparison table above to see specific capabilities. In most cases, you'll get more features than Coinbase Commerce offers, at no extra cost.
Yes! Crypto transactions settle in seconds, not days. Compare this to Coinbase Commerce's 1-3 business day wait. You have immediate access to your funds for restocking, payroll, or any other needs. No more waiting for batch processing or dealing with hold times.
Join thousands of businesses that switched from Coinbase Commerce to PortalPay and never looked back. Lower fees, better features, instant settlement.
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