Why does a checkout page expire after 20 minutes?

To protect merchants and shoppers from crypto price volatility, each checkout page link is valid for a 20-minute window. Once that time expires, the payment link closes and must be re-issued. 

What does this mean for you?

  • Once you open the payment link (checkout page), you’ll see a countdown or the time remaining to complete your payment.
  • After 20 minutes, even if you initiate the transaction, the system won’t lock in the rate and the link will expire.
  • If the link expires, please request a new payment link from the merchant or start the payment process again.
  • In many cases a payment that arrives shortly after expiry is still processed automatically, because merchants can allow late payments to be completed. If it cannot be completed, a refund option usually appears on the same payment page.

    See also: I sent the payment but the order has not updated and completing an order after it has been cancelled or expired

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