How Does Bitcoin Postage Work?
In 2009, when the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto released the first working version of Bitcoin, he introduced the world to an entirely new paradigm for transferring money directly between individuals.
In the years since Bitcoin’s release, we’ve seen proof that decentralized transactions not only work but can also open doors to countless new applications for B2B and B2C payments and other exchanges of value. One of the many innovative ways businesses can use cryptocurrencies is to pay for shipping.
We’ll walk you through how Bitcoin Postage works so you can see how easy it is to instantly turn your crypto profits into an efficient and practical shipping solution for your eCommerce website.
How to Pay for Shipping with Crypto: Our Step-by-Step Process
The following are the steps you will take to send your package and pay with Bitcoin or your preferred cryptocurrency.
- Start by choosing your carrier on the Bitcoin Postage home page.
- Select your package type.
- Enter your package’s dimensions.
- Fill in the details for you and your recipient.
- Choose whether a signature is required for delivery.
- Select whether you want to email tracking information to your customer for an additional 0.10 USD.
- Once these details are entered, click “GO” to calculate your shipping rates.
- View the details of your transaction. If everything appears to be in order, add the shipping service to your cart and proceed to the checkout.
- Select the cryptocurrency you wish to pay with—Bitcoin, Litecoin, or Monero—and click “Place Order.”
- Copy the provided crypto address on this page to send your payment or use the QR code. Keep in mind, you have limited time to complete your transaction at the set price.
We do not charge additional fees for our service—you’re paying the standard shipping rates for the service you choose.
About Your Shipping Labels from Bitcoin Postage
Once your payment has been received, you can print your shipping label. You can also choose to have them emailed to you.
You can print your labels as many times as needed in case you run into printing issues, but each label can only be used once.
What Is Bitcoin Postage?
Bitcoin Postage invites you to become a part of the cryptocurrency economy. By using crypto to pay for shipping costs, you join the thousands of real-world examples proving a decentralized economy can work.
We make it super easy to input your shipping information, pay for shipping labels directly from your crypto wallet, and print your paid labels. You don’t even have to create an account unless you want to.
Using Bitcoin Postage is just as easy for individuals as it is for eCommerce companies; in both cases, it’s empowering to easily use your crypto. You can choose between several different cryptocurrencies to buy your shipping labels with, and paying for shipping with crypto doesn’t cost any more than it would by paying in cash.
Is Bitcoin Postage Legit?
Yes, Bitcoin Postage provides individuals and eCommerce companies an easy way to pay for shipping with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. We do not charge a separate fee for using crypto, and you aren’t required to enter your personal details to set up an account.
Tracking Numbers
Once you check out, you can print your shipping labels and ship your packages. For an additional 0.10 USD, you can track your packages. If you choose, you can share this information with the recipient as well.
Batch Buying
We’ve made it easy to manage shipping details for bulk purchases with our CSV import feature, and our BTC postage API that makes it possible to purchase up to five shipping labels all at once.
Our detailed CSV guide covers all the details you need to know to set up your spreadsheets properly. Download the template that applies to your packages. Then, click “Choose File” on our bulk purchases page before finishing by clicking on the “Upload” button.
You can also buy postage directly from your WooCommerce orders page on Wordpress with our custom WooCommerce plugins: BTCPostage WooCommerce plugin for Wordpress or WooCommerce plugin for Wordpress(HPOS support).
Start Covering Shipping Costs with Crypto
Use Bitcoin Postage to ship your products. It doesn’t require an account, and you can get started right away!