Crypto Payments
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How to pay for a hotel with Binance Pay on trip1?
You can pay for a trip1 hotel with Binance Pay in a few taps: choose Pay with crypto, pick Binance Pay in the CoinGate window, and confirm in the Binance app.
How does a crypto payment get converted into the hotel's listed currency?
CoinGate converts your crypto payment to the hotel's fiat currency at the rate locked at checkout, so the hotel receives its full listed price.
Can I pay with any coin in my Binance account using Binance Pay?
You can pay on trip1 with any Binance Pay-supported coin in your balance - 80+ options, including BTC, ETH, BNB and USDC. Availability varies by country.
Does Binance Pay confirm my hotel booking instantly?
Yes - Binance Pay confirms your trip1 payment instantly because it's an internal Binance transfer. Your booking confirmation email usually follows within minutes.
Does trip1 support Lightning Network payments for Bitcoin?
Yes. trip1 supports Bitcoin Lightning Network payments through CoinGate for near-instant confirmation and fees of just a few sats.
How do I pay with Binance Pay on desktop - scanning the QR code with the Binance app?
On desktop, choose Binance Pay in the trip1 crypto checkout, scan the QR code with the Binance app, pick your coin and confirm with your Pay PIN.
Do I need identity verification (KYC) to pay for a hotel with crypto on trip1?
No. trip1 doesn't require identity verification for hotel bookings paid in crypto. You just need an email address to receive the confirmation.
Do I need to verify my self-custody wallet to pay?
No. trip1 never asks you to verify wallet ownership. Verification checks come from licensed exchanges in certain countries, and they happen before you send.
Can I split a hotel payment between crypto and a card?
No. trip1 processes each booking as a single crypto payment from one wallet. Swap or top up before checkout if you need to consolidate funds.
Do I pay now or at the hotel when booking on trip1?
You pay for your room in full with crypto when you book on trip1. Some local taxes, resort fees, and deposits are paid at the hotel. Here's what to expect.
How to pay for a hotel with USDC on trip1?
trip1 accepts USDC stablecoin payments for hotel bookings. Pay the exact dollar amount with no crypto volatility across multiple networks.
How to pay for a hotel with Litecoin on trip1?
trip1 accepts Litecoin (LTC) for hotel bookings worldwide. Pay with LTC from any wallet and get fast confirmation times.
What is CoinGate and why do I see it at checkout?
CoinGate is trip1's crypto payment provider. It runs the payment window you see at checkout, converts your crypto, and confirms your hotel booking.
How to pay for a hotel with Ethereum on trip1?
trip1 accepts Ethereum (ETH) on multiple networks for hotel bookings. Pay with ETH from any wallet and book from 3 million+ hotels worldwide.
Are there fees when paying with Binance Pay on trip1?
trip1 doesn't add a fee for Binance Pay, and there's no network or gas fee because the payment never goes on-chain. Check the final amount in the Binance app.
Can you pay for hotels with crypto?
Yes. trip1 lets you book hotels worldwide with Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, and other cryptocurrencies.
Is there a minimum or maximum amount I can pay in crypto for a hotel?
No. trip1 doesn't set a minimum or maximum. Your booking amount is limited only by the hotel price and any wallet or exchange sending limits.
What happens if the crypto price moves between checkout and confirmation?
Nothing changes if you send within the payment window - the amount was locked at checkout. Late confirmations may need reconciliation via CoinGate.
Do I need a Binance account to pay with Binance Pay on trip1?
Yes - to use Binance Pay on trip1 you need a verified Binance account in a country where Binance Pay is available. Without one, you can pay from any other wallet.
Do I need to choose a blockchain network when paying with Binance Pay?
No - when you pay on trip1 with Binance Pay, you don't choose a blockchain network. It's an internal Binance transfer, so there's no wrong-network risk.
How to pay for a hotel with BNB on trip1?
trip1 accepts Binance Coin (BNB) for hotel bookings worldwide. Pay with BNB on Ethereum or BNB Smart Chain from any wallet.
Can I get a payment receipt for a crypto hotel booking?
Yes. trip1 emails a booking confirmation with the payment amount, date, and reference. Combined with the on-chain transaction hash, that's your full receipt.
Binance Pay vs Binance withdrawal - which is better for paying on trip1?
For most trip1 bookings Binance Pay is the better choice: it's instant, sets the exact amount and has no network fee. A Binance withdrawal is the fallback.
Do crypto hotel payments have exchange rate risk?
No. trip1 locks the crypto amount at checkout for the payment window. CoinGate handles conversion, so the hotel gets its listed fiat price.
Why does my exchange ask who I'm sending crypto to?
Your exchange asks for recipient details because of the Travel Rule, an anti-money-laundering requirement. It applies to your exchange, not to trip1, and your booking is unaffected.
How to pay with Bitcoin on trip1?
trip1 accepts Bitcoin on-chain and via the Lightning Network. Search 3 million+ hotels, pay with BTC from any wallet, and get instant booking confirmation.
Can I pay from crypto held on an exchange like Binance?
Yes. You can pay trip1 directly from crypto on an exchange like Binance or Kraken - withdraw to the trip1 checkout address on the matching network.
How does paying with crypto at checkout work?
At trip1 checkout you choose Pay with crypto, scan a QR code, and send the exact amount from your wallet. Your booking confirms once the payment is verified on-chain.
