Spike
Spike — Crypto payment gateway supporting Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and stablecoin payments for online merchants via hosted checkout.
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
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
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- usage
- Free Tier
- No
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
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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