If you’re considering paying for your order with cryptocurrency on MedsBase, this page walks you through exactly how it works. Crypto checkout is the fastest, most private, and lowest-cost way to pay on our site — with no identity verification, no bank involvement, and an automatic 10% discount applied at checkout.
This guide explains the payment flow, supported coins, confirmation times, network fees, and what to do if anything unusual happens.
Key Takeaways
- Crypto payments are processed by Plisio, a licensed cryptocurrency payment processor — not by MedsBase directly.
- No identity verification (KYC) is required — no ID upload, no selfie, no date of birth, no SSN.
- Paying with crypto gives you an automatic 10% discount, applied in real time at checkout.
- Supported coins include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), USDT, Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Monero (XMR) and many more.
- Orders are confirmed within minutes of your blockchain transaction — typically 10–30 minutes depending on the network.
- The charge leaves no footprint on your bank statement — you are paying from your own wallet, not via a card processor.
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What is Plisio · How crypto payment works · Supported cryptocurrencies · The 10% crypto discount · Confirmation times · Network fees explained · Privacy benefits · What if I don’t own any crypto yet · Common questions
What Is Plisio?
Plisio is a licensed cryptocurrency payment gateway used by thousands of merchants worldwide to accept crypto payments securely. Think of Plisio as the crypto equivalent of Stripe or PayPal: it handles the technical side of receiving a payment on the blockchain, verifies the transaction, and notifies the merchant once the payment is confirmed.
When you choose to pay with cryptocurrency at MedsBase checkout, Plisio generates a unique payment address for your order and displays a QR code and wallet address you can copy. You send the exact amount from your own crypto wallet, Plisio confirms the transaction on the blockchain, and MedsBase processes your order.
You stay in control of your crypto at all times. Plisio never asks for your wallet password, seed phrase, or private key. You initiate the payment yourself from a wallet you control, just like sending crypto to any other address.
How Crypto Payment Works on MedsBase
The process is straightforward and typically takes less than 5 minutes end-to-end:
Step 1. Add products to your cart and proceed to checkout as normal.
Step 2. Select “Pay with Cryptocurrency” (powered by Plisio) as your payment method. A 10% discount is applied to your total automatically.
Step 3. After placing the order, you’ll be shown a Plisio payment page with a QR code, the exact crypto amount due, and the wallet address to send to.
Step 4. Open your crypto wallet (mobile, desktop, or exchange) and send the exact amount to the provided address. Most wallets let you simply scan the QR code.
Step 5. Once the network confirms your transaction (usually 10–30 minutes), your order status updates to “Processing” automatically and your shipment is prepared.
That’s it. There’s no account to create, no ID to upload, and no redirect to a separate verification site. You’re paying wallet-to-wallet on a public blockchain, with Plisio handling the confirmation mechanics in the background.
Which Cryptocurrencies Are Supported?
Plisio supports the major cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. You can pay with any of the following:
| Coin | Typical confirmation time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | 10–30 minutes | Most widely held; higher network fees |
| Ethereum (ETH) | 2–5 minutes | Fast; fees vary with network demand |
| Litecoin (LTC) | 5–15 minutes | Low fees; recommended for small orders |
| Bitcoin Cash (BCH) | 5–10 minutes | Very low fees |
| USDT / USDC (stablecoins) | 2–10 minutes | Price-stable; pegged to USD. Available on TRC-20, ERC-20, and BEP-20 networks |
| Monero (XMR) | 20–40 minutes | Maximum privacy — untraceable by design |
| Dogecoin, TRX, BNB, SHIB, DASH and others | Varies | Plisio updates its supported list over time — see the checkout page for the current selection |
Which coin should I use? If you want the cheapest network fees, pick Litecoin (LTC) or Bitcoin Cash (BCH). If price stability matters to you, use USDT or USDC. If you want maximum transactional privacy, use Monero (XMR). If you already hold Bitcoin, just use BTC.
The Automatic 10% Crypto Discount
🎉 Save 10% instantly. When you select “Pay with Cryptocurrency” at checkout, your entire order total is discounted by 10% automatically — no coupon code needed.
We offer this discount because crypto payments are genuinely cheaper for us to process than credit card payments. There are no bank fees, no chargeback risk, no processor cuts, and no currency conversion markups — so we pass the savings directly back to you.
The discount is applied to the subtotal before shipping, and it stacks with any qualifying promotional codes you already have on your cart. You’ll see the adjusted total in the order summary as soon as you switch to the crypto payment option.
How Long Does Payment Confirmation Take?
Your order moves from “Pending Payment” to “Processing” as soon as the blockchain confirms your transaction. Confirmation times depend on the coin and current network congestion:
- Ethereum, USDT/USDC (ERC-20 or TRC-20), BNB: typically 2–10 minutes
- Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Dogecoin: typically 5–15 minutes
- Bitcoin: typically 10–30 minutes (one confirmation)
- Monero: typically 20–40 minutes
You do not need to stay on the payment page while you wait. Close the browser tab after sending — you’ll receive an email when the order status updates, and you can also check progress in your account.
If an unusually busy network delays your payment for longer than an hour, don’t worry — Plisio’s system keeps listening, and the order auto-confirms whenever the transaction finally lands on-chain.
About Network Fees
Every blockchain charges a small fee to miners/validators to process transactions. This fee is paid by you to the network, not to Plisio or MedsBase — and it is separate from your order total.
Your wallet typically calculates the network fee automatically. Current approximate ranges:
- Bitcoin: $1–$5 depending on network congestion
- Ethereum: $0.50–$10 depending on gas prices
- Litecoin, BCH, Dogecoin: usually under $0.10
- USDT on TRC-20 (Tron): around $1–$2
- USDT on ERC-20 (Ethereum): $3–$15
Tip: if you hold USDT and want to keep network fees minimal, send it over the TRC-20 (Tron) network rather than ERC-20 (Ethereum). Make sure the receive network on the Plisio payment page matches the send network in your wallet — never mix networks, or the funds may be lost.
Privacy Benefits of Paying with Crypto
- No identity verification — no ID upload, selfie, date of birth, or SSN required.
- No bank statement footprint — you pay from your wallet; your bank never sees the transaction.
- No third-party data handoff — Plisio processes the payment; no information about what you purchased is shared with any outside party.
- Self-custodial — you send the payment yourself. No one ever touches your crypto except you and the network.
- Monero option — if you want the strongest privacy available on any blockchain, Monero transactions are untraceable by design.
Compared to a credit card purchase, there’s simply less data generated: no card issuer sees the charge, no payment processor collects KYC from you, and no reference to MedsBase ever appears on a financial statement you hold.
What If I Don’t Own Any Cryptocurrency Yet?
If you’re new to crypto, you have a few ways to acquire a small amount quickly:
- Use a major exchange: any reputable crypto exchange will let you buy BTC/ETH/USDT with a credit card or bank transfer. Once purchased, you send the crypto from the exchange directly to the address Plisio shows at checkout.
- Use a non-custodial wallet with built-in purchase: apps like Trust Wallet, Exodus, or MetaMask let you buy crypto inside the app using a card.
- Use a Bitcoin ATM (in many cities) — deposit cash, scan the Plisio QR code, and you’re done.
- Pay someone you know who already holds crypto — peer-to-peer is common and carries no fees.
Step-by-step walkthrough: for a detailed guide with screenshots covering the full flow from exchange account to paid order, see How to Pay for Your Order with Cryptocurrency on MedsBase.
Common Questions
Do I need to create an account with Plisio?
No. You don’t need an account, registration, or login to pay. Plisio simply gives you a one-time payment address for your order, and you send the crypto from whatever wallet you already use.
Is there any identity verification?
No. Crypto payment has zero KYC requirements — no ID, no selfie, no date of birth, no SSN. You are paying from a wallet you control directly to a payment address; the blockchain confirms the transaction and that’s it.
Will this show up on my bank or card statement?
No. Crypto payments don’t use your bank or card. The only financial-statement trace is on the exchange or wallet service you purchased the crypto from — and that shows only “crypto purchase,” not any information about MedsBase or your order.
What if I send too much or too little?
Plisio tolerates small over/under payments automatically — if you send within a few percent of the requested amount, the order will still confirm. If you significantly overpay, contact us with your order number and transaction hash and we’ll refund the excess. If you significantly underpay, you can top up the difference to the same address and the order will confirm once the total is received.
Can I get a refund if I pay with crypto?
Yes. Our standard re-shipment and refund policies apply regardless of payment method. Refunds are issued in the same crypto you paid with, sent back to the wallet address you originally sent from. See our Re-Shipment Assurance Policy for full details.
What happens if the crypto price changes between placing my order and sending payment?
Plisio locks the crypto amount for your order at the moment you check out, and keeps it valid for a short window (typically 10–30 minutes). If the price moves sharply before you send, the gateway may show the order as expired — in which case simply place the order again at the current price and you’ll get a fresh payment address.
Is it safe to send crypto from a major exchange?
Yes, exchanges send crypto to external addresses all the time. The only thing to double-check is the network — for example, USDT exists on multiple blockchains (TRC-20, ERC-20, BEP-20), and the send network must match the receive network shown on the Plisio payment page. The gateway will show you exactly which to use.
How do I prove I paid if my order stays pending?
Your crypto wallet or exchange will give you a transaction hash (TXID) — a long string of letters and numbers that uniquely identifies your payment on the blockchain. If you need to contact support, include the TXID along with your order number and we can trace the payment on-chain.
Can I pay with crypto from any country?
Yes. Cryptocurrency has no geographic restrictions on the payment side. The only constraint is that you need access to a wallet or exchange that supports the coin you want to send — which is the case virtually everywhere.
Is Plisio the same as the Privacy Shield credit card option?
No — they’re different. Plisio is the direct crypto route: you already hold crypto and send it from your wallet. The Privacy Shield option lets you pay with a regular credit card, but the card processor converts the charge to crypto behind the scenes (and applies its own KYC). If you already own crypto, Plisio is the simpler, cheaper, more private option. For a full comparison, see our Credit Card Payment Guide.
What if I change my mind before sending payment?
No problem. If you haven’t sent the crypto yet, simply don’t send it — the order will auto-cancel after the payment window expires. You can then place a new order with a different payment method. No charge occurs until the blockchain confirms a transaction.