Wolf Pay vs NOWPayments
Wolf Pay vs NOWPayments for stablecoin payments
Wolf Pay vs NOWPayments compared: fees on real order sizes, what each includes, and when each is the better choice. Prices checked 27 October 2026.
Updated · Wolf Pay team
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Key points
- NOWPayments: 1% service fee (network fees extra). Wolf Pay: 1% per payment with a $3 minimum, no monthly fee.
- On a $1,000.00 payment, Wolf Pay charges $10.00 and NOWPayments $10.00; on $50.00, $3.00 against $0.50.
- Wolf Pay keeps your money in USDT/USDC and adds bulk payouts to contractors and staff ($1 each).
- Prices from NOWPayments's public pricing page, checked 27 October 2026.
Fees side by side
| Payment | Wolf Pay (1%, $3 min) | NOWPayments (1% service fee (network fees extra)) |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $3.00 | $0.50 |
| $200.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| $10,000.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Fees only, on one payment, at each provider's entry-level published pricing. Network fees are paid by the customer's wallet in both cases. Compare your own numbers with the fee calculator.
What NOWPayments publishes
- NOWPayments lists a 1% service fee, with network and on-ramp fees shown separately.
- It advertises support for 350+ currencies.
Source: NOWPayments pricing, checked 27 October 2026. Prices change; check their page before deciding.
When NOWPayments is the better choice
- You want to accept hundreds of different coins and tokens directly.
- Many of your orders are under $300, where a 1% fee has no $3 minimum.
When Wolf Pay is the better choice
- You want a focused stablecoin product: USDT and USDC on six networks, with other coins converted to stablecoins on the way in.
- You pay people in bulk from the same balance ($1 per payout), with 24-hour holds on new addresses and emailed codes for large batches.
- Your orders are $300 or more, where the service fee is the same 1%.
What Wolf Pay includes
- USDT on TRON, Ethereum and Solana; USDC on Base, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon and Solana
- A hosted checkout, REST API, Node.js SDK and WooCommerce plugin
- Payment links and invoices with no code
- Bulk payouts to staff and contractors from your balance
- Refunds to the paying wallet, signed webhooks, team roles and two-factor authentication
- No monthly fee. 1% per payment, $3 minimum. See pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wolf Pay cheaper than NOWPayments?
It depends on order size. Wolf Pay charges 1% with a $3 minimum; NOWPayments charges 1% service fee (network fees extra). On a $1,000.00 payment that's $10.00 with Wolf Pay and $10.00 with NOWPayments; on $50.00, $3.00 against $0.50.
Can I switch from NOWPayments to Wolf Pay?
Yes. Wolf Pay works alongside any other provider: create a test account, connect with the API, WooCommerce plugin or payment links, and move over when you're ready. There's no monthly fee or contract.