How to pay
If you have never sent cryptocurrency before, it takes about five minutes the first time and under a minute afterwards. Below is the fastest route for each option we accept.
Zelle
A direct bank-to-bank transfer, built into most US banking apps. No crypto involved. Send the order total to the Zelle contact shown on your order page and put your order reference in the memo.
Cash App
Send the order total to the Cashtag shown on your order page from your Cash App balance or a linked bank account, and include your order reference in the note.
Each coin is listed with the apps that actually support it. Not every app supports every coin — Cash App, for example, handles Bitcoin and USDC but not Ethereum, Solana, USDT or BNB.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin networkUsually 10–60 minutes to confirm on-chain.
Before you confirm: Send on the Bitcoin network only. Bitcoin sent on any other network cannot be recovered.
Cash App
Easiest- 01Open Cash App and tap the Bitcoin tab.
- 02Tap Buy and enter the dollar amount of your order.
- 03Once purchased, tap the airplane / send icon, then Send Bitcoin.
- 04Paste the payment address from your order page, and include your order reference if the app offers a note or memo field.
- 05Confirm. Cash App will show the transaction once it is broadcast.
Cash App may require identity verification before a first withdrawal. Allow a little extra time on a first purchase.
Coinbase
Straightforward- 01Buy the dollar amount of BTC you need.
- 02Go to Send / Withdraw and choose Bitcoin.
- 03Paste the payment address from your order page, and include your order reference if the app offers a note or memo field.
- 04Select the Bitcoin network when asked, then confirm.
Kraken or Robinhood
For larger amounts- 01Buy BTC, then use Withdraw / Transfer.
- 02Paste the payment address from your order page, and include your order reference if the app offers a note or memo field.
- 03Confirm the Bitcoin network before sending.
Both typically have lower spreads than consumer apps on larger purchases.
USDC
Ethereum network (ERC-20)Usually a few minutes.
Before you confirm: Choose the Ethereum network. USDC sent on Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum or Base will not arrive at an Ethereum address.
Cash App
Easiest- 01Open Cash App and go to the USDC / stablecoin section.
- 02Buy or add the dollar amount you need — USDC is pegged to the dollar, so $1 of USDC is $1.
- 03Tap Send, then select the Ethereum network.
- 04Paste the payment address from your order page, and include your order reference if the app offers a note or memo field.
- 05Confirm.
Cash App supports USDC across several networks. Ethereum is the one to pick here.
Coinbase
Straightforward- 01Buy USDC for the dollar amount of your order.
- 02Choose Send, then select USDC.
- 03Set the network to Ethereum (ERC-20).
- 04Paste the payment address from your order page, and include your order reference if the app offers a note or memo field.
Ethereum
Ethereum mainnetUsually a few minutes.
Before you confirm: Send on Ethereum mainnet. Do not use Arbitrum, Optimism, Base or Polygon.
Coinbase
Easiest- 01Buy the dollar amount of ETH you need, plus a little extra for the network fee.
- 02Tap Send and choose Ethereum.
- 03Paste the payment address from your order page, and include your order reference if the app offers a note or memo field.
- 04Select Ethereum mainnet, then confirm.
Ethereum network fees vary. Buying slightly more than the order total avoids a shortfall.
Robinhood or Kraken
Straightforward- 01Buy ETH, then choose Send / Withdraw crypto.
- 02Paste the payment address from your order page, and include your order reference if the app offers a note or memo field.
- 03Confirm the network is Ethereum before sending.
Solana
Solana networkUsually under a minute.
Before you confirm: Send on the Solana network only.
Coinbase
Easiest- 01Buy the dollar amount of SOL you need.
- 02Tap Send and choose Solana.
- 03Paste the payment address from your order page, and include your order reference if the app offers a note or memo field.
- 04Confirm.
Solana network fees are a fraction of a cent, so there is no need to over-buy.
Robinhood or Kraken
Straightforward- 01Buy SOL, then choose Send / Withdraw.
- 02Paste the payment address from your order page, and include your order reference if the app offers a note or memo field.
- 03Confirm the Solana network.
USDT (TRON)
TRON network (TRC-20)Usually under a minute.
Before you confirm: TRON network only. USDT sent on Ethereum to a TRON address is permanently lost — the two address formats are different and there is no recovery.
Kraken
Easiest- 01Buy USDT for the dollar amount of your order.
- 02Choose Withdraw, then select USDT.
- 03Set the network to TRON (TRC-20) — this is the critical step.
- 04Paste the payment address from your order page, and include your order reference if the app offers a note or memo field.
TRON has the lowest transfer fees of the stablecoin options, which makes it the cheapest route for larger orders.
Binance.US or KuCoin
For larger amounts- 01Buy USDT, then choose Withdraw.
- 02Select the TRC-20 / TRON network.
- 03Paste the payment address from your order page, and include your order reference if the app offers a note or memo field.
USDT (Ethereum)
Ethereum network (ERC-20)Usually a few minutes.
Before you confirm: Ethereum network only. USDT sent on TRON to an Ethereum address is permanently lost.
Coinbase
Easiest- 01Buy USDT for the dollar amount of your order.
- 02Choose Send, then select USDT.
- 03Set the network to Ethereum (ERC-20).
- 04Paste the payment address from your order page, and include your order reference if the app offers a note or memo field.
Ethereum network fees are higher than TRON. If fees matter, USDT on TRON is the cheaper option.
Kraken
Straightforward- 01Buy USDT, choose Withdraw, and select the ERC-20 / Ethereum network.
- 02Paste the payment address from your order page, and include your order reference if the app offers a note or memo field.
BNB
BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20)Usually under a minute.
Before you confirm: BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20) only. Do not send on BNB Beacon Chain or any other network.
Binance.US
Easiest- 01Buy the dollar amount of BNB you need.
- 02Choose Withdraw, then select BNB.
- 03Set the network to BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20).
- 04Paste the payment address from your order page, and include your order reference if the app offers a note or memo field.
Kraken
Straightforward- 01Buy BNB, then choose Withdraw.
- 02Confirm the network is BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20).
- 03Paste the payment address from your order page, and include your order reference if the app offers a note or memo field.
I've never bought crypto before. How long does this take?
About five to ten minutes the first time, most of which is identity verification on whichever app you use. After that it takes under a minute.
Do I have to buy the exact amount?
Send at least the order total. Sending slightly more is fine and we will credit the difference against the order. Sending less leaves the order unpaid until the balance arrives.
What about the network fee?
The app charges a small fee to move funds. Buy a little above your order total so the amount that arrives still covers it. Solana and TRON fees are negligible; Ethereum and Bitcoin are higher.
What if I send on the wrong network?
Blockchain transfers cannot be reversed, and funds sent on the wrong network usually cannot be recovered. Check the network before confirming — it is the only step where a mistake is permanent.
How do I know you received it?
Your order page updates once the payment confirms on-chain, and you will get an email when the order moves to processing. If something looks wrong, email us with your order reference.
Is there an easier option?
Zelle is a direct bank transfer with no crypto involved. Card payments are being onboarded and will be the simplest option once live.
Still stuck? Email contact@peakresearchpeps.com with your order reference and we will walk you through it.
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