How to pay for a hotel with Polygon (POL) on trip1?
trip1 accepts Polygon (POL), formerly MATIC, on Polygon and Ethereum. Learn how to pay for a hotel with POL and why the Polygon network is cheapest.
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What is trip1?
trip1 is a hotel booking platform where you can search and book from over 3 million hotels in 190+ countries - and pay with cryptocurrency. trip1 accepts 120+ cryptocurrencies via CoinGate, a MiCA-licensed payment provider, including Polygon (POL).
How to pay with POL - step by step
Step 1: Select POL at checkout
Choose your hotel and dates, then select "Pay with crypto" and choose POL.
Step 2: Choose the Polygon network
Polygon costs a fraction of a cent per transaction. Only choose Ethereum if your POL is held as a token on Ethereum.
Step 3: Send the exact amount
Scan the QR code or copy the address into your wallet and send the exact POL amount shown. Keep a little extra POL to cover the network fee.
Step 4: Get your confirmation
Polygon payments usually confirm within a minute, and trip1 then emails your booking confirmation.
Important: Make sure your wallet is set to the same network you chose on trip1. Crypto sent on the wrong network cannot be reversed and trip1 cannot recover those funds.
Paying with Polygon (POL) - FAQ
Yes. POL is the new name for MATIC after Polygon upgraded its token in 2024.
trip1 accepts POL on the Polygon network and on Ethereum. Polygon is faster and much cheaper.
Yes. trip1 also accepts USDC on Polygon, which keeps the price stable.
Usually within a few seconds to a minute on the Polygon network.