# Payment types

Brief overview of the payment methods

| Option         | How it works                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Best for                                                                                                 |
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| Connect Wallet | <ol><li>The customer will connect their preferred wallet (MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Rainbow, etc.). </li><li>The customer will review the exact amount and confirm the correct network. </li><li>The customer will then tap <strong>Pay</strong> to securely sign and send the transaction directly from their connected wallet.</li></ol>                                               | Users who already have a wallet open and want the fastest, one-tap experience.                           |
| Direct Pay     | <ol><li>The customer will receive a unique deposit address and QR code for their order. </li><li>The customer will scan the QR code (or copy the address) and send the exact amount from any wallet or exchange they prefer (Coinbase, Binance, Trust Wallet, Phantom, etc.). </li><li>The customer will have their payment automatically detected on-chain once it is sent.</li></ol> | Users who want to pay from a different wallet/exchange, mobile app, or simply prefer scanning a QR code. |


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