Accept USDT ERC-20 for online schools
Students in different countries can’t always pay by card. Accept USDT or BTC and unlock course access automatically via webhook.
How well USDT ERC-20 fits online schools
Excellent fit · Fit 80%Make this coin your main payment method.
Pros
- A stablecoin pegged to the dollar: your revenue does not depend on the exchange rate.
- Good for large amounts: deep liquidity and counterparties trust it.
- Network
- Ethereum
- Standard
- ERC-20
- Coins
- USDT, USDC, ETH
- Best for
- orders from a few hundred dollars
Students from any country
Crypto doesn’t depend on the payer’s bank or country.
Installments via invoices
Issue several invoices for parts of a course from the dashboard.
USDC and USDT
The two main stablecoins on one network — customers pay with whatever they have.
The fastest way to start is manual invoices: a manager creates an invoice in the dashboard or the Telegram bot and sends the student a link. As volume grows, connect the API to your platform.
Network fees on Ethereum are higher than on TRON or BSC, so it makes sense to offer ERC-20 for large payments and B2B invoices, with alternatives on other networks for small orders. One payment page can show several options.
Recommended coin set for online schools
To cover most customers, enable on the checkout page: USDT TRC-20, USDT ERC-20, USDT BEP-20. The customer picks the network, and every payment lands on one project balance.
One request to create a payment
The response contains the address, the exact amount and a link to a ready-made payment page. Status updates arrive via HMAC-signed webhooks.
curl https://api.moonvex.org/v1/payments \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $MOONVEX_SECRET_KEY" \ -H "Idempotency-Key: $(uuidgen)" \ -d '{"orderId":"course-python-start-77","amount":"199","currency":"USDC","network":"ETHEREUM"}'
FAQ
Which currency should the price be in when customers pay in USDT ERC-20?
USDT ERC-20 is pegged to the dollar, so you can set the price in the coin or in USD; the amounts are nearly the same.
Can I connect it to GetCourse or another platform?
Yes, if the platform can call an external API and receive webhooks. Otherwise, use manual invoices.
Who pays the network fee?
The sender pays the transfer fee, as with any wallet. The service covers fund sweeps and gas for payouts.
How will the student know the payment went through?
The payment page shows the status right after confirmation, and your system receives a webhook.
What address will the customer get?
A separate 0x… address per payment, or a permanent deposit address per customer.
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