Crypto Payment Gateway — the best solution for accepting cryptocurrency for your business

# NOWPayments > Cryptocurrency payment gateway for accepting, sending, and automating crypto payments globally Important notes: - Supports a wide range of cryptocurrencies with both fixed-rate and floating-rate payment options - Provides both no-code and API-first solutions for businesses of any size - Enables automation, integrations, and AI-driven payment flows via API and MCP ## Products - [Crypto Payment Gateway](https://nowpayments.io): Accept payments in multiple cryptocurrencies with flexible payment flows and automation tools - [Hosted Invoices / Payment Links](https://nowpayments.io/invoices): Generate shareable payment links with a hosted checkout page for simple integrations - [NOWPayments API](https://documenter.getpostman.com/view/7907941/2s93JusNJt): Full-featured REST API for creating, tracking, and automating crypto payments - [WooCommerce Plugin](https://nowpayments.io/woocommerce-plugin): Easy integration for WooCommerce stores to accept crypto payments - [Mass Payouts](https://nowpayments.io/mass-payments): Send crypto payouts in bulk via dashboard or API for automated disbursements - [Payment Button](https://nowpayments.io/payment-button): Embed crypto payments directly into websites using ready-to-use components - [Payment Widget](https://nowpayments.io/payment-widget): Embed crypto payments directly into websites using ready-to-use components - [AI Integration (MCP)](https://nowpayments.io/ai-integration): Enable AI agents and chatbots to create and manage payments via MCP servers and OpenAPI ## Core Concepts - Cryptocurrency payments: Funds are sent from a user wallet to a generated address and confirmed on-chain - Hosted invoice: A ready-to-use payment page accessible via URL for simple payment collection - Direct payment: Backend-created payment with predefined parameters returning payment details - Fixed-rate payments: Exchange rate locked for a limited time (10 minutes) to avoid volatility - Floating-rate payments: Market rate applied a