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Spike

Spike — Crypto payment gateway supporting Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and stablecoin payments for online merchants via hosted checkout.

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Our Verdict

Workable hosted crypto checkout for niche merchants, but brand recognition and regulatory fit lag competitors.

Pros

  • Accepts BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC out of box
  • Hosted checkout avoids PCI-style crypto handling
  • Stablecoin support reduces volatility risk
  • Simple integration for small merchants

Cons

  • Limited brand trust vs BitPay or Coinbase Commerce
  • Crypto regulatory uncertainty in many regions
  • Settlement fiat options may be restricted
  • Niche use case — few buyers pay in crypto
Best for: Merchants in crypto-friendly niches wanting hosted stablecoin checkout Not for: Mainstream retailers whose customers pay with cards

When to Use Spike

Good fit if you need

  • Accepting Bitcoin and USDT at hosted crypto checkout
  • Stablecoin payment integration for digital goods merchants
  • Crypto invoice generation and payment confirmation via API

Lock-in Assessment

Low 2/5
Lock-in Score
2/5
Data Portability: full_export

Spike Pricing

Pricing Model
usage
Free Tier
No
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

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Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

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