NOWPayments
Gold TierMinimal KYCFEATUREDNOWPayments is the most popular crypto payment gateway with 300+ supported cryptocurrencies, subscription billing, mass payouts, and plugins for every major e-commerce platform. Their 25% lifetime affiliate program is the most generous in the space. 0.5% per-transaction fee with no setup or monthly costs on the standard plan.
Last verified March 24, 2026
Fees
Transaction Fee0.5%
Setup FeeFree
Monthly FeeFree (Business plan available)
Withdrawal FeeNetwork fee only
Features
Subscriptions
Invoicing
POS Terminal
API Access
White Label
Mass Payouts
Fiat Settlement
Non-Custodial
Details
Supported CryptoBTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, LTC, SOL, XMR, DOGE, TRX, BNB
ChainsEthereum, BSC, Tron, Solana, Polygon, Lightning, Litecoin
PluginsWooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, PrestaShop, WHMCS, OpenCart, Zen Cart
Open Source
Self-Hosted
Pros
- 300+ cryptocurrencies supported — largest selection available
- 25% affiliate commission with 5-year lifetime
- Subscription billing built-in for SaaS businesses
- 7 e-commerce plugins (WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, etc.)
- Mass payouts for paying multiple recipients at once
- Low 0.5% transaction fee with no hidden charges
- Instant payment notifications via API webhooks
Cons
- Not fully non-custodial — funds pass through NOWPayments
- KYC required for business verification
- No fiat settlement — crypto-to-crypto only
- No built-in POS terminal app
- Withdrawal requires reaching minimum threshold
Best For
Businesses needing the widest crypto support with subscription billing and a top-tier affiliate program
Affiliate Program
Commission25%
TypePer transaction, 5-year lifetime
PayoutCrypto
Earn 25% of every transaction fee from referred merchants — 5-year lifetime. No cap on earnings.
How NOWPayments Compares
| Feature | NOWPayments | Plisio | Coinremitter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | Gold | Gold | Gold |
| KYC Level | Minimal KYC | Minimal KYC | No KYC |
| Transaction Fee | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.23% |
| Monthly Fee | Free (Business plan available) | Free | Free |
| Supported Crypto | BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, LTC +5 | BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, LTC +5 | BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, LTC +5 |
| Chains | Ethereum, BSC, Tron, Solana +3 | Ethereum, BSC, Tron, Litecoin +1 | Ethereum, BSC, Tron, Solana +1 |
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| Plugins | WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, PrestaShop, WHMCS, OpenCart, Zen Cart | WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, PrestaShop, OpenCart, WHMCS | WooCommerce, Magento, Laravel, OpenCart |
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| Affiliate Program | 25% Per transaction, 5-year lifetime | 25% Revenue share | 30% Revenue share on transaction fees |
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