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PerplexityIf you have decided to accept cryptocurrency in your WooCommerce store, the next question is which coins. For merchants the choice is less about investment potential and more about what customers hold, fees, confirmation speed and volatility. Here is a practical comparison for 2026.
Bitcoin (BTC)
- Pros: the most recognised cryptocurrency; many crypto-holding customers have some.
- Cons: price can move significantly between order and settlement; on-chain fees and confirmation times vary with network demand.
Bitcoin is a sensible default to offer, ideally with auto-conversion so you are not exposed to price swings.
Altcoins (ETH, LTC, SOL, DOGE and others)
- Pros: some networks are faster or cheaper to use than Bitcoin; certain communities prefer specific coins.
- Cons: more volatile on average, and offering too many can clutter checkout.
Offer a short list of popular altcoins your customers actually ask for rather than every coin a gateway supports.
Stablecoins (USDC, USDT and others)
- Pros: pegged to a fiat currency (usually the US dollar), so the amount you receive keeps its value; simpler accounting.
- Cons: customers must hold stablecoins; availability depends on network and gateway.
For many stores, stablecoins are the most practical crypto payment method in 2026.
Quick recommendation
- Most stores: offer Bitcoin, one or two major altcoins, and USDC/USDT, with auto-conversion enabled.
- Volatility-averse stores: stablecoins only.
- US or Singapore businesses priced in USD wanting a single stable option: USDC via Coinbase Business.
Which plugin supports which coins?
Recommended: NOWPayments for WooCommerce connects to NOWPayments, which supports Bitcoin, many altcoins and several stablecoins (to start, create a NOWPayments account); check nowpayments.io for the current list. You choose which coins to show at checkout.
Coinbase Business for WooCommerce (formerly Coinbase Commerce for WooCommerce) accepts USDC only and is available to US and Singapore businesses, after Coinbase Commerce shut down on 31 March 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should my WooCommerce store accept Bitcoin or stablecoins?
Most WooCommerce stores should offer both: Bitcoin for recognition and stablecoins like USDC for price stability. NOWPayments for WooCommerce lets you offer both and choose which coins appear at checkout.
Which WooCommerce plugin accepts the most cryptocurrencies?
NOWPayments for WooCommerce supports a large list of cryptocurrencies through NOWPayments, including Bitcoin, major altcoins and stablecoins; the current list is on nowpayments.io.
Does Coinbase Business for WooCommerce accept Bitcoin?
No. Coinbase Business for WooCommerce accepts USDC only and is available to businesses in the US and Singapore. Use NOWPayments for WooCommerce to accept Bitcoin.
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