With the Coinsnap Bitcoin Invoice Form Plugin, you can easily accept Bitcoin payments for invoices on your WordPress website – directly, securely, and without intermediaries. The plugin is free, easy to install, and connects seamlessly to Coinsnap or a BTCPay Server.
1. Introduction: Accept Bitcoin Payments Easily
Allow your customers to pay invoices not only by bank transfer but also in Bitcoin – directly on your own website.
The Bitcoin Invoice Form by Coinsnap enables you to accept Bitcoin payments directly on your WordPress website.
If you currently send invoices that customers pay via bank transfer, you can now give them the option to pay with Bitcoin instead.
Your customers simply open a payment page on your website and settle their invoice in Bitcoin – fast, transparent, and secure.
Coinsnap also provides an HTML-based solution that can be embedded into any website.
For WordPress, we have a dedicated plugin that you can install and configure with just a few clicks — no technical expertise required.
The plugin supports both Coinsnap and BTCPay Server as payment gateways.
2. Benefits of the Bitcoin Invoice Form Plugin
A simple, flexible, and free solution to start accepting Bitcoin payments on your WordPress site.
✅ Accept Bitcoin instead of bank transfers – offer your customers a modern, fast payment option.
🌐 Payments directly on your website – no external redirects or third-party pages.
⚡ Direct payments to your wallet – via Coinsnap or BTCPay Server.
🆓 Completely free to use – no hidden fees or setup costs.
🎁 Bitcoin Discount support – reward customers who pay in Bitcoin.
3. The Bitcoin Invoice Form from the Customer’s Perspective
Customers pay directly on your site by entering the invoice number and amount — simple, secure, and transparent.
On this page, the Bitcoin payment form appears.
The customer enters the invoice number and amount, and optionally provides their name, email address, or a message.
All payments take place directly on your domain — no redirection to external processors.
Install and activate the plugin directly from your WordPress dashboard in just a few steps.
Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
Go to Plugins → Add New.
Search for Coinsnap Bitcoin Invoice Form.
Click Install Now, then Activate.
After activation, a new menu item appears: Bitcoin Invoice Forms.
5. Connecting the Plugin to a Payment Gateway
Choose whether to process your Bitcoin payments through Coinsnap or BTCPay Server.
To receive Bitcoin payments, the plugin needs to connect to a Bitcoin payment gateway.
Go to Bitcoin Invoice Forms → Settings, then select your preferred option:
5.1 Bitcoin Invoice Form for BTCPay Server
Log into your BTCPay Server and create a new store.
In the plugin settings, choose BTCPay Server as the gateway.
Enter both in your WordPress plugin settings under Coinsnap.
Your WordPress plugin is now connected to Coinsnap and ready to process Bitcoin payments.
6. Creating a Bitcoin Invoice Form
Create multiple Bitcoin payment forms — for example, for different languages or brands.
In your WordPress dashboard, go to Invoice Forms → Add New Invoice Form.
You can create multiple forms if your site serves different markets or languages.
Invoice Recipient – name of the payer (required)
Invoice Number and Invoice Amount – required
Currency – invoice currency
Email Address – optional for confirmations
Message Field – optional message from the customer
7. Bitcoin Discount
Encourage your customers to pay in Bitcoin by offering a discount.
Activate the Bitcoin Discount feature to reward customers who pay with Bitcoin.
You can define either a fixed discount amount (e.g. €10) or a percentage discount (e.g. 10%).
8. Email Settings
Configure who receives email notifications after a Bitcoin payment — you, the payer, or both.
The invoice issuer receives an email notification confirming the payment.
If Customer Email Settings are enabled, the payer will also receive a confirmation email once payment is successful.
Important: The payer must provide an email address in the invoice form for this to work.
9. Redirect Settings
Control what happens after a payment — redirect users to custom success or error pages.
Success Page URL: Page shown after successful payment.
Error Page URL: Page shown after failed or canceled payment.
We recommend creating two separate pages — one for success (e.g., “Thank You”) and one for errors.
If left empty, a default message appears instead.
10. Shortcode Integration
Display your Bitcoin payment form anywhere on your site using a shortcode.
Each form generates a shortcode, for example:
[coinsnap_invoice_form id="12345"]
Copy this shortcode and paste it into any WordPress page or post.
11. Transaction Overview
Track every Bitcoin payment and view detailed transaction data.
Under Transactions, you’ll find a complete list of all received Bitcoin payments — including invoice numbers, payers, amounts, and payment status.
Payment amount in fiat and Bitcoin
Exchange rate used for conversion
Timestamp of the payment
Wallet address that received the funds
These details ensure full transparency and simplify accounting.
Conclusion
The Coinsnap Bitcoin Invoice Form Plugin is the easiest way to accept Bitcoin payments on your WordPress website — transparent, secure, and completely free.
With just a few clicks, you can start receiving payments directly on your site without intermediaries or complex integrations.
👉 Try it live: invoice.coinsnap.org
or install it directly via your WordPress dashboard.
How your customers can easily pay their invoices in Bitcoin
Do you send invoices to your customers that have previously been paid by bank transfer, but now want to accept Bitcoin payments? With Coinsnap, your customers can pay their invoices using Bitcoin. There are two simple ways to do this:
Bitcoin Payment Link
Bitcoin Invoice Form
Both methods allow your customers to pay your invoices directly in Bitcoin. The main difference lies in how the payment process is initiated — and in the effort required on your side as the merchant.
Bitcoin Payment Link
With a Bitcoin Payment Link, your customer receives an individual payment URL, for example: 👉
https://pay-in-bitco.in/QZJIWg
When the customer clicks the link, a payment page opens showing a “Pay Invoice” button.
At the moment of payment, the Euro amount is automatically converted into Bitcoin based on the current exchange rate, and a QR code is displayed for the customer to scan with their Bitcoin wallet.
How to create a Payment Link
As the merchant, you generate the link directly in the Coinsnap backend under: Menu → Pay Tools → Pay Link
You simply enter the invoice number, amount, and description. The system then generates a unique payment link that you can send to your customer.
In an upcoming update, you’ll also be able to upload a CSV file containing multiple invoices. Coinsnap will automatically generate the corresponding payment links — ideal for merchants who issue many invoices at once.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
Very convenient for the payer
Each payment is clearly linked to a specific invoice
Reduces errors or mismatched payments
Disadvantages:
More setup effort for the merchant (one link per invoice)
With the Bitcoin Invoice Form, you provide a fixed link on your own website, for example: 👉 https://my-company.com/bitcoin
Your customer visits this page and enters the invoice details (invoice number, amount, name, etc.) — just like filling out an online banking form.
After completing the fields, they click “Pay the invoice with Bitcoin”, and the payment process begins automatically.
Benefits for merchants
The biggest advantage: you don’t need to create an individual link for each invoice.
You can simply print the URL of your Bitcoin invoice form directly on every invoice — next to your usual bank details.
That way, every customer has the option to pay you in Bitcoin at any time.
Technical implementation
The Bitcoin Invoice Form is available in two versions:
As a WordPress plugin – Coinsnap Bitcoin Invoice Form, compatible with both Coinsnap and BTCPay Server
As HTML code – easily embedded into any type of website
In the Coinsnap backend, go to: Menu → Pay Tools → Invoice Form
There, you can customize the field names and generate the HTML code to embed on your site.
Once added, your customers can pay invoices directly in Bitcoin — quickly and conveniently.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
No need to create separate links
Works for all customers automatically
Easy to integrate into existing invoicing processes
Disadvantages:
Customer must enter their own data (potential for input errors)
Less automatic payment assignment if data is incorrect
If you occasionally receive Bitcoin payments and want to send a personalized payment link when a customer requests it, the Bitcoin Payment Link is the best option.
If you want to offer Bitcoin as a standard payment option to all your customers without extra effort, choose the Bitcoin Invoice Form.
Both methods are excellent ways to give your customers — who previously paid via traditional bank transfer — a modern, transparent, and seamless way to pay invoices in Bitcoin.
Imagine you’re a tradesman and you’ve just completed a project. Your customer is satisfied, and you send them the invoice. Normally, you’d expect a traditional bank transfer. But this customer asks, “Can I pay the invoice with Bitcoin?”
Or maybe you run a small online shop. Your customers can currently only pay by bank transfer because integrating other payment methods is complicated. But the question is increasingly coming up: “Does this also work with Bitcoin?”
Coinsnap’s Bitcoin invoice form enables you to do just that: have invoices paid with Bitcoin directly on your website – simple, reliable, and without any media disruption.
Bills as usual – plus Bitcoin option
You issue your invoice as usual (services, IBAN, payment term). Additionally, you offer “Pay bill with Bitcoin” – e.g. at: yourdomain.com/bitcoin. There, your customers will find a form that’s just as intuitive to use as a classic online transfer form:
Invoice amount and currency (e.g. Euro)
Invoice number for unique assignment
Optional name and message
After clicking on “Pay invoice with Bitcoin”, a QR code will be displayed that can be paid with Bitcoin on-chain or with Lightning.
Practical examples – where the Bitcoin invoice form makes sense
The Bitcoin invoice form is suitable not only for traditional service providers, but for a wide range of industries.
Online shops
Not every online store can easily integrate Bitcoin payments. The invoice form offers a simple solution: You continue to offer payment on account – the customer can then freely choose whether to pay the invoice by bank transfer or directly with Bitcoin.
Contractors & service providers
Whether it’s a painter, electrician, or IT consultant, many service providers issue invoices for their services – either as an advance payment or after the job is completed. With the Bitcoin invoice form, your customers can now also pay these invoices with Bitcoin, without you having to change your existing accounting system.
Hotels & Restaurants
Invoicing is also common in the hotel and restaurant industry – whether as a deposit or a final invoice for overnight stays, events, or catering. With the additional Bitcoin option, guests can pay their bill directly in Bitcoin, giving them the peace of mind of using a modern payment method.
Goods seller
Whether you’re a wholesaler, a small shop, or a sole proprietor, the form can be used anywhere that sells goods and issues invoices. Merchants who already work with international customers in particular benefit from the fact that Bitcoin payments are fast, inexpensive, and borderless.
Fair Bitcoin conversion at the time of payment
A major advantage of the Bitcoin invoice form is the dynamic conversion: the euro amount is only converted into Bitcoin at the time of payment – not when the invoice is created.
This means for you and your customers:
Regardless of when payment is made within the payment period, the Bitcoin amount is always current.
Volatility plays no role in settlement.
The payment will be credited instantly to your Lightning wallet. If you wish, you can automatically convert the amount into euros and have it paid out to your bank account. (see below)
Install plugin
Connect either to your Coinsnap account or directly to your own BTCPay server
Customize the form to your requirements
Insert anywhere using a shortcode
Easy integration of the Bitcoin invoice form (HTML & WordPress)
1. HTML version (for each website type)
Login to the Coinsnap dashboard
Under Payment Tools → Invoice Form configure
Generate HTML code
Insert on your own website
This is how easy it is to integrate a Bitcoin payment option into any kind of website.
2. WordPress plugin
If you run your site with WordPress, the Coinsnap Bitcoin Invoice Form plugin is available for you.
Install plugin
Connect either to your Coinsnap account or directly to your own BTCPay server
Customize the form to your requirements
Insert anywhere using a shortcode
Particularly important: The form is displayed directly on your website. Your customers are not redirected to external sites – a crucial factor for trust and credibility.
Extra feature: Discount when paying invoices via Bitcoin – more conversion, fewer fees
An exciting additional feature is the Bitcoin discount function. If you want to encourage your customers to pay with Bitcoin, you can, for example, offer a 5% discount.
The form automatically calculates the reduced amount and displays it to the payer. This creates a real incentive for payments in Bitcoin!
Optional: Receive Bitcoin payments in euros – this keeps your accounting clean
If you want to accept payments in Bitcoin but do not want to keep Bitcoin in your accounting, you can automatically convert incoming Bitcoin invoice amounts directly into euros (e.g. with Coinsnap + Bringin or DFX) and credit them to your company account.
Yes. With Coinsnap Bitcoin invoice form invoices can be On-chain and via Lightning pay directly on your website.
Does the Bitcoin invoice form also work in WordPress?
Yes. Coinsnap Invoice Form Plugin creates a shortcode you can place anywhere on your WordPress website.
How is the Bitcoin amount calculated?
The EUR amount is converted in Bitcoin at the time of payment (rate lock).
Can I receive EUR payouts?
Yes, e.g. with Bringin (immediately in EUR/IBAN) or DFX (periodic).
Conclusion
With Coinsnap’s Bitcoin invoice form, you can accept invoice payments via Bitcoin professionally, transparently, and directly on your website.
HTML version: universally applicable, Coinsnap account required
WordPress plugin: usable with Coinsnap or your own BTCPay server
Practical relevance: from online shops to craftsmen to hotels and retailers – wherever invoices are written, Bitcoin can now be accepted as a payment method.
Combined with the Bitcoin discount feature, this creates an attractive offer that not only builds trust but can also actively motivate customers to pay in Bitcoin.
Try the Coinsnap Bitcoin invoice form yourself here.
The complete guide for donations, projects & campaigns
What is crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding refers to the financing of a project by a large number of individual supporters – usually via the Internet. People donate or invest small amounts in order to achieve a larger goal together. There are different types:
Donation-Based: pure donations without consideration (e.g. for charitable purposes)
Reward-based: Donors receive something in return, e.g. a product
Equity-Based: Investors receive company shares
Lending-Based: Participation via repayment models
Crowdfunding is a billion-dollar market worldwide. According to data from Statista, the global crowdfunding volume in 2023 was over 12 billion USD – with a continuing upward trend.
Bitcoin crowdfunding is a modern variant of classic crowdfunding – with the special feature that supporters do not pay in euros or dollars, but in Bitcoin. The advantages are obvious:
The amounts are directly sent directly to the wallet of the project initiator
It does not need any middlemen or banks
Therefore, no KYC process with the payment service provider is required
Global reach: Anyone with a Bitcoin wallet can donate
Immediate credit via Lightning Network
Ideal for micro-payments – unlike FIAT money orders, no amount is too small to be credited in the Lightning Network
Large donations (over €1,000) also possible via on-chain
Technically, Bitcoin crowdfunding often runs via plugins or platforms that provide a donation form with a QR code and donation targets.
Why is Bitcoin crowdfunding particularly interesting for WordPress?
For website operators
With a market share of over 40%, WordPress is the most widely used CMS in the world. For bloggers, NGOs, creators and small companies, it is the ideal tool for bringing content and projects online quickly and flexibly.
With Bitcoin crowdfunding, your own content or project can be financed directly by readers and fans – without third-party providers and without dependence on payment services.
For beginners & people with specific concerns
If you don’t have a website, you can start a WordPress.com blog for free in just a few minutes and use it, for example, to collect Bitcoin for:
medical treatment
an anniversary trip
a celebration (milestone birthday, wedding, christening, etc.)
a social concern
This also works without prior technical knowledge – e.g. with the Coinsnap pluginwhich can be installed directly in WordPress with just one click.
Bitcoin crowdfunding versus FIAT crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is nothing new – unlike Bitcoin crowdfunding. But why should you go for Bitcoin crowdfunding instead of fiat crowdfunding? In the table below you can see some of the key differences–and advantages–of Bitcoin crowdfunding versus fiat crowdfunding:
Bitcoin crowdfunding
Classic crowdfunding (e.g. GoFundMe, Kickstarter)
No fees to banks or payment services
Platform fees up to 10%
Immediate crediting to your own wallet
Payouts often delayed
Globally accessible – no currency barriers
Often country-specific restrictions
No risk of chargebacks
Chargebacks possible
No KYC/verification necessary
Complex registration and verification
Censorship resistant
Projects can be rejected or deleted
In summary, Bitcoin crowdfunding is ideal for small campaigns (target e.g. €200) that would not be possible with a large bureaucratic and cost overhead.
Bitcoin crowdfunding is also ideal for crowdfunding campaigns on topics that fiat payment service providers may not support (issue of censorship).
And of course, Bitcoin crowdfunding is unbeatable if your crowdfunding campaign relies on raising many small amounts (micro-payments) to achieve its goal – raising very small amounts of less than one Euro, for example, is not feasible with conventional fiat crowdfunding solutions!
Cost consideration – what do you get from the donation? Bitcoin versus FIAT
Let’s be honest – crowdfunding is all about one thing: money. And that’s why we now want to look at what percentage of your donors’ money actually goes NET to your crowdfunding fund. To do this, let’s first take a look at the fees:
Overview of fees (typical values)
1. platform fees
GoFundMe: 0 % platform fee (but only for fundraising campaigns), “voluntary” service fee proposed instead
Kickstarter: 5 % platform fee
Indiegogo: 5 % platform fee
Betterplace (for charitable projects): 0 % directly, but voluntary “tips” are heavily advertised
International payments or foreign currency often incur a further 1-2% charge
We will now look at what this means using the example of a donation of €100.
Example of a net payout from a donation of €100
Platform
Platform fee
Payment fee
Total deduction
Payout to project
Kickstarter
5 %
3-5 %
~8-10 %
90-92 €
Indiegogo
5 %
3-5 %
~8-10 %
90-92 €
GoFundMe
0 %
2,9 % + 0,30 €
~3,2 %
~96,80 €
Betterplace
0 %
2,5-3 %
~2,5-3 %
~97 €
Note: With PayPal and Stripe there may be additional fees for currency conversion or country limits. For a donation of €10, for example, the fixed costs can account for a disproportionately large share.
In practice, therefore, depending on the platform and payment method, usually only 90% to 92% of the donation amount actually reaches the project or campaign. And especially with smaller donations or international payment transactions, the net percentage can drop even more significantly!
Bitcoin-based solutions such as Coinsnap largely avoid all these deductions – for example, Coinsnap only charges 1% fees, but no payment processing fees and no third-party fees are due.
That means: Up to 99% of the donation ends up directly in your wallet!
For what purposes can Bitcoin crowdfunding be used?
Bitcoin donations can be used in a variety of ways – here are some practical examples:
Creative projects Book publishing, album production, art
Social emergencies Medical aid, school materials, crisis support
Community initiatives Playground construction, environmental projects, clubs
Content financing YouTube series, podcasts, blog articles
Charity Support good NGOs / activists whose goals you want to promote, such as Bitcoin Zambia (an African education initiative), or a family you know in Ukraine…
Bitcoin crowdfunding has a huge advantage over all fiat crowdfunding platforms – only one percent of the donations are lost on the way from the donor to you – or your beneficiary (infrastructure costs)! Exactly 99% of the donations are credited to your wallet and are available for the purpose of the campaign!
In short, with Bitcoin crowdfunding there are practically no limits to your ideas and creativity: Whatever you want to finance – if you have a good idea and can describe it well to your readers / visitors / followers, then you can use Bitcoin crowdfunding to collect Bitcoin for it.
No matter what it’s about – if other people are interested, you can offer them an easy, fast and secure way to get involved with Bitcoin crowdfunding!
Provider comparison: Bitcoin crowdfunding for WordPress
There is currently only one dedicated Bitcoin crowdfunding for WordPress plugin in the official plugin directory – Coinsnap Bitcoin Crowdfunding. However, there are various providers that offer external solutions, which then have to be integrated manually. Some examples are these:
Solution Provider
Payment methods
Fees
WP integration
GDPR-compliant
Special features
Coinsnap
Bitcoin (Lightning + on-chain), FIAT payout to bank account optional
1 %
Official WP plugin
Yes
Target amount, multi-amount, shout-outs
BTCPay Server
Bitcoin (on-chain + Lightning)
0 %
Manual integration
Yes
Open source, high control
Tallycoin
Bitcoin (on-chain)
0 %
Externally integrated
Yes
Profile pages, community approach
OpenNode
Bitcoin + fiat payout
~1 %
Restricted
Partially
Fiat conversion, centralized
Bitcoin crowdfunding for WordPress in practice using the example of Coinsnap
What does the plugin do?
The Coinsnap Bitcoin Crowdfunding Plugin for WordPress enables website operators to collect Bitcoin donations for projects, campaigns or personal causes directly on their own WordPress site. The special feature: The contributions are transferred in the form of Satoshis (the smallest unit of Bitcoin) directly and without detours to the wallet of the creator of the campaign – either via the Bitcoin Lightning Network or as a classic on-chain transaction. Processing is completely decentralized and without the involvement of third-party providers, banks or payment service providers.
What does the user interface offer?
Users can make their Bitcoin donations conveniently using a QR code and send a public shout-out or a personal message if they wish. These donor messages can optionally be displayed live on the website – a great way to create transparency and community. The donation forms are integrated using shortcodes and can be flexibly placed anywhere within the WordPress website – whether in pages, blog posts or widgets.
What do you need to use Coinsnap Bitcoin Crowdfunding?
All you need to use the plugin – in addition to a WordPress site – is a Coinsnap account or your own BTCPay server. A Lightning wallet or a wallet address is sufficient to receive donations. The plugin is fully GDPR-compliant, as no unnecessary data is stored, and is available free of charge in the official WordPress plugin directory.
How do I install and configure Coinsnap Bitcoin Crowdfunding?
The configuration is particularly beginner-friendly: After installation from the WordPress plugin directory, the connection to Coinsnap or your own BTCPay server can be established(see installation instructions).
All campaign parameters can then be set individually: The desired target amount in Satoshis, three preset donation amounts, the description of the project, a welcome text and an optional thank you message. In addition, fields for entering the name, e-mail address and personal message can be activated. If you wish, you can also use the shoutout function, which displays public donor messages directly on the website.
The form is easily integrated via an automatically generated shortcode that can be inserted anywhere on the website. Visitors then see a compact, modern donation form with a progress bar, countdown (if desired) and donation options. After scanning the QR code and confirming, the donation amount is transferred directly to the connected wallet of the campaign creator – quickly, securely and without detours.
Can I also use the plugin with my BTCPay server?
Coinsnap offers two operating modes: In simple mode, the connection is made via a Coinsnap account, which requires no prior technical knowledge. In advanced mode, tech-savvy users can connect the plugin to their own BTCPay server, giving them maximum independence and control over all aspects of the payment processing.
Excursus: legal framework for crowdfunding in Europe
In most countries of the European Community, collecting money as part of a simple crowdfunding campaign – e.g. for a private gift, a creative idea or a social project – is generally is generally permittedas long as no consideration is promised and there is no intention to make a profit exists. In this case, it is legally a case of gifts which do not require special authorization.
Important legal information:
Donations without consideration (donation-based crowdfunding) are unproblematic as long as they are made voluntarily and without any contractual obligation.
Who regularly or commercially collects funds (e.g. for a company) could be subject to the Asset Investment Act or other financial market regulations.
For charitable donations with a donation receipt you need the status of non-profit status from the tax office – purely private individuals are not allowed to issue tax-deductible donation receipts.
For higher individual donations a gift tax may be due – this is the responsibility of the recipient, although allowances apply (e.g. €20,000 for gifts from friends).
It is recommended to maintain transparency about the purpose of the crowdfunding and to use the funds for a specific purpose as described.
As long as you are a private individual or initiative without commercial intent Bitcoin donations for a specific cause–for example via WordPress and the Coinsnap plugin–you are operating within a legally permissible framework in most of Europe. However, individual tax or legal advice is advisable in the event of uncertainties or larger amounts.
Conclusion: Bitcoin crowdfunding for WordPress is ideal for collecting Bitcoin quickly, cost-effectively and without any technical or bureaucratic effort
Bitcoin crowdfunding for WordPress is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to raise financial support in the form of Bitcoin quickly and easily without any prior technical knowledge, bureaucratic hurdles or complicated third-party services.
People with a specific cause – be it a private project, a social project or a creative goal – benefit in particular from the simple setup and direct payout to their own wallet.
The Coinsnap plugin makes implementation extremely easy: a campaign is live in just a few minutes, donations can be accepted immediately, and supporters from the immediate environment or the online community can contribute to the success of the project without any barriers.
So if you are looking for a modern, independent and accessible crowdfunding solution, Bitcoin Crowdfunding for WordPress offers a clear path to your goal.
Start your first Bitcoin crowdfunding campaign now
With Coinsnap Bitcoin Crowdfunding you can start today to collect Bitcoin for your projects and causes from your followers and visitors.
You only have to follow three steps and you can launch your first Bitcoin crowdfunding campaign on your WordPress website in half an hour at the latest:
1. set up a Coinsnap account
2. install & link plugin
3. configure & place campaign
Register with Coinsnap, enter your email address, your WordPress URL and your Lightning address and click on the link in the email you receive from Coinsnap. Done.
Search for Coinsnap Bitcoin Crowdfunding in the WordPress backend under Add plugin, click on Install, and then on Activate. Open the plugin settings and enter the store ID and API key that you can find in your Coinsnap account. Done.
Go to Bitcoin Crowdfunding in the WordPress dashboard on the left, click on Crowdfundings and then on New Crowdfunding. Then fill out the form fields, copy the displayed shortcode where you want to run the campaign, and all deposits will be credited directly to your Lightning Wallet.
Accept Bitcoin Lightning payments for your content
The Coinsnap Bitcoin Paywall protects your high-quality content and ensures that you are fairly remunerated for your work.
It allows you to build a sustainable source of income and be less dependent on advertising revenue or sponsors. With your Coinsnap Bitcoin paywall, you can target loyal users who are willing to pay, which leads to a high-quality community in the long term.
The Coinsnap Bitcoin Paywall allows you to accept Bitcoin for exclusive content and clearly differentiate your offer from the competition. This is how you create added value – both for yourself and for the growing target group of Bitcoin customers!
Works with the Coinsnap gateway or your BTCPay server!
If you want to try out for yourself how you can accept Bitcoin Lightning payments for your content with the Coinnap Bitcoin Paywall, check out our demos here and here!
On our demo store page you will find a text or video that you can download for 1o cents (111 SATS). Select it to test payment with Bitcoin and Lightning right away!
“Pay now” if you want to load the content!
Simply click on the “Pay now” button to start the payment test.
Now hold the camera of your Bitcoiiin Lightning Wallet on the QR code and click on “pay” or “send”, depending on what your wallet offers you.
At the end you will receive a QR code that you should scan with your wallet to pay with Coinsnap Bitcoin and Lighhtning!
You will then see a short confirmation of your payment and will be redirected back to the now released content!
As soon as you are registered with Coinsnap, log in to your modified store and go to the backend.
Coinsnap Bitcoin paywall settings
After you have installed and activated the Coinsnap Bitcoin Paywall, you must make the Coinsnap settings. You can find these in the sidebar on the left under “Coinsnap Bitcoin Paywall”.
Simply enter your Coinsnap Store ID and your API key there; you can find these in your Coinsnap account under “Settings”, “Coinsnap Shop Settings”.
Connect your BTCPay Server with the Coinsnap Bitcoin Paywall plugin
Bitcoin Paywall BTCPay Server Settings
After you have installed and activated the Coinsnap Bitcoin Donation plugin, you need to configure the Coinsnap settings. Go to BTC Paywall -> Settings [1] in the black sidebar on the left.
Now choose your payment gateway BTCPay [1] and click save.
Now, log into your BTCPay Server. If you’ve done that, enter your BTCPay Server URL into the matching field in the Donation Settings tab [1].
Next, you’ll have to click on the Generate API Key button [2].
You’ll then be forwarded to your BTCPay Server.
Choose your Shop [1], then click on continue [2].
You’ll then be forwarded to this screen. Enter your store’s name on the top [1], and then click on authorize app [2].
Your BTCPay Server is now successfully connected to your blog or website, via the Coinsnap Bitcoin Paywall plugin!
(If you click on check you will get the success notice (in green)).
You have now successfully activated your Coinsnap Bitcoin Paywall and can now accept Bitcoin Lightning for your content.
Go to Coinsnap Bitcoin Paywall in the sideboard on the left in your WordPress and click on Paywall Shortcodes.
Then click on “Add New Paywall Shortcode” at the top.
2. configure your paywall shortcode
In the window that now appears, make the following settings (see orange entries):
First you assign a name so that you know later what the short code is intended for.
Then you can enter a short description as background information for yourself or your editors.
Then set the text of the payment button.
Set your price!
Select the currency in which the price is to be displayed
Set the duration of the activation and
select the color scheme of the paywall.
Now you can copy the shortcode at the bottom and use it in your content (see below).
Put content behind the Coinsnap Bitcoin paywall
1. create content
Now create content as usual in your WordPress, for example a text as in this example.
As soon as you have finished the article, you must place the shortcode you have just produced at the point where you expect payment from your reader. You usually do this after the introductory paragraph, see right:
Tip:
If you want to place a paywall before the download of a video, create a short description of the video content as an introduction and place an image of the start screen of the video next to it.
This way, your users can see what they can expect and why they want to pay for the video!
Bitcoin invoices made easy – with the Coinsnap Invoice Form
Coinsnap Invoice form as HTML version
Do you invoice your customers for your services – previously paid by bank transfer? From now on, your customers can also pay conveniently with Bitcoin – using the Coinsnap Bitcoin Invoice form.
It’s as simple as that:
You integrate the provided HTML code of the Coinsnap form on your website – done! The form appears directly on your page and works very intuitively.
Enter invoice data: Your customer simply enters the amount, the invoice number and their name – just like in online banking.
Add message: Optionally, the customer can leave a personal message for you as the payee.
Pay with Bitcoin: Clicking on the “Pay with Bitcoin” button opens a window with the QR code for payment.
Coinsnap makes Bitcoin payments as easy as online banking. Integrate now and offer new payment options!
Bitcoin Invoice Form – also available as a practical payment link
In addition to integration as HTML code on your own website, Coinsnap offers you another simple option: the Bitcoin Invoice Form as a link.
How to use the link:
Simply print on the invoice Add the link directly to your invoices – exactly where your bank details are currently located.
Send flexibly You can also easily send the link to your customers by email, messenger or other channels – ideal if a customer asks you to pay by Bitcoin.
One link for all customers An example link could look like this: http://pay-in-bitco.in/FHAiOb. This can be used universally – your customers then enter their billing data themselves.
With the Coinsnap Bitcoin Invoice Link, you can make Bitcoin payments easier than ever for your customers – without any technical hurdles.
How to create your personal Bitcoin invoice form
After logging into the Coinsnap backend, you will find all the options for creating your invoice form under the menu item “Pay Tools” → “Invoice Form”.
You have the choice between two variants:
Self-hosted form (HTML version): Ideal for direct integration on your own website. You receive the HTML code, which you simply integrate into your page.
Link form: Perfect for invoices in PDF format or for sending by e-mail. The generated link leads directly to the Bitcoin payment form.
How to use your form:
Select the desired variant.
Copy the generated HTML code or payment link.
Add it to your website – or as a link directly in your invoices.
Done! Your customers can now pay easily and securely with Bitcoin – whether via your website or via a link.
5.9.2024 –Coinsnap now offers a new, innovative way for entrepreneurs to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments quickly and easily in the “real” world: With the introduction of the Web-PoS solution, small and medium-sized businesses such as retailers, restaurants, craftsmen and service providers etc. have a simple, secure and efficient way to integrate Bitcoin Lightning payment into their everyday business – without complicated technology or expensive hardware.
How does the Coinsnap Web PoS solution work?
The Coinsnap Web Point of Sale (Web PoS) solution allows vendors and their employees to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments directly from the web browser of their smartphone, tablet or computer. After logging in to their personal Web Point of Sale page, they simply enter the invoice amount via the convenient input field. The payment amount is then either credited to your Bitcoin Lightning wallet or, if desired, automatically converted into a fiat currency such as Euro, USD, GBP or CHF and transferred to the bank account on file.
One of the greatest strengths of this system is its flexibility: sellers do not need to install an app, but simply access their individual Web PoS page provided by Coinsnap via the browser. This URL can also be shared with employees who can accept payments without having access to the wallet or business accounts.
Why should sellers accept Bitcoin Lightning payments?
Simple integration and use: No complicated technical setup is required. The Web PoS solution runs on any internet-enabled device and is ready for immediate use after a simple setup in the Coinsnap backend (5 minutes max.!).
Guaranteed payment: Bitcoin Lightning payments are credited to the merchant’s wallet in real time, a chargeback of the payment is technically not possible.
Security for entrepreneurs: employees can accept payments without having access to the company’s finances. It will soon also be possible, for example, to credit employees’ tips or revenue shares directly to their personal Bitcoin Lightning wallets.
Fast transaction processing: Bitcoin Lightning payments are credited in real time, which prevents long waiting times or delays. Sellers can track the receipt of funds directly on their wallet or bank account.
Detailed transaction overview: Coinsnap offers a comprehensive overview of all transactions with the option of exporting data in CSV format – ideal for accounting purposes and documenting business transactions.
No app installation necessary: The entire process can be handled directly via the browser, saving time and resources.
Who is the Web-PoS solution ideal for?
The Coinsnap Web PoS solution is aimed at a wide range of entrepreneurs – from café owners to retailers and service providers. Especially for businesses that do not have or do not want an extensive technical infrastructure, this solution offers an easy entry into the world of cryptocurrency payments. Thanks to the ability to receive payments in fiat currencies, sellers do not necessarily need to be Bitcoin experts to benefit from the solution.
Conclusion
With the new Web PoS Bitcoin Lightning solution, Coinsnap offers a forward-looking, secure and flexible payment method for companies of all sizes. Anyone who wants to offer their customers a modern and fast payment option should consider the Coinsnap Web-PoS solution. Especially in times when cashless and digital payments are becoming more and more important, this could be the decisive step towards a future-proof business model.
For more information and how you can use the Coinsnap Web PoS solution for your company, please visit:
Accept Bitcoin on-site with Coinsnap Web-Point of Sale
The simple Bitcoin Lightning payment method for stores, restaurants, suppliers, hotels, etc. Works with any device!
Web-Point of Sale Keypad
Do you run a store, a restaurant or are you a craftsman and service provider and would like to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments from your customers? Then Coinsnap ‘s Web-Point of Sale solution is the ideal solution for you!
Just open your web-point of sale page on-site on the web browser of your smartphone, computer or tablet and enter the invoice amount via the keypad input field.
Then a QR code will appear, which your customer scans briefly with their Bitcoin Lighning app and then authorizes.
The invoice amount will be credited directly to your Bitcoin Lightning Wallet – or (if desired) deposited directly into your bank account in fiat currency such as euros, USD, GBP or CHF.
The Coinsnap Web-Point of Sale works as simply as this
In addition to the invoice amount, you can also enter an order number so that you can easily allocate the Bitcoin payment later in your accounting system. After you have entered the amount, click on Charge and a QR code will be displayed, which you can show to the payer so that they can make the payment with their Bitcoin Lightning Wallet.
If the payment was successful, you will receive a message and can hand over the paid goods to the customer. The Bitcoin revenue is immediately credited to your own Bitcoin Lightning Wallet and is immediately available to you. You can note in your POS system or on the invoice that the payment was made via Bitcoin Lightning.
All Bitcoin Lightning payments received via the web point of sale are saved in the Coinsnap backend and can be tracked via the transaction view. All payments can be filtered and downloaded as a CSV file to be used for accounting purposes, for example.
To be able to use the web-point of sale for your business, you need a Coinsnap account. After you have logged in to the Coinsnap backend, you will find the menu item Payment tools in the left menu bar and there the item Web Point of Sale (Web PoS).
Click on Create New PoS to create a new Web-Point of Sale. Then enter the name of your store in the PoS Name field and in the PoS Title line you can specify what your store offers. In the Currency field, select the currency that will be used for payment in your store.
Then click on Create PoS. This view appears:
With Copy Link you receive the URL, which you can access with any internet-enabled device. This URL can also be passed on to employees, so that they can access the site with their own end devices. Only payments can be received via this Web-PoS Url. The credit to the Bitcoin Lightning Wallet is made to the wallet deposited with Coinsnap.
The advantages of Coinsnap Web-Point of Sale at a glance:
Every employee can accept Bitcoin payments, but cannot make withdrawals.
Web-PoS can be operated on any Internet-enabled device with an Internet browser such as a smartphone, computer or tablet.
Separation of business and private Bitcoin Lightning payments
Enter your own order and invoice numbers for easy tracking
Detailed transaction view with CSV export for accounting documentation
Simply print on the invoice
Send flexibly
One link for all customers
Self-hosted form (HTML version):
