# Payment Checkmate accepts the following payment methods * Mastercard * Visa * Ether * USDC Additional payment options will be added as they are made available. Checkmate uses SMS OTP for payment confirmations.\ \ When you make a payment on Checkmate.live using a credit card or USDC, Wert.io handles the transaction as the merchant of record, ensuring secure and smooth processing. For ETH payments, direct transactions are available. [See here](/help/faqs/service-availability.md) for for details on country coverage and payment options.
What cards can I use to make a purchase? **TL;DR**\ You can use both credit and debit cards from Visa or MasterCard. **Full Answer**\ Checkmate accepts both credit and debit cards from Visa or MasterCard for purchases
What crypto can I use to make a payment? **TL;DR**\ You can use ETH or USDC for payments on Checkmate. **Full Answer**\ Checkmate accepts ETH and USDC for payments. ETH can be used for any countries not covered by Wert, utilizing a web3 wallet.
Can I purchase in any state of the US? Yes, you can make purchases from any state in the US.
Do you allow purchases from my country? We can accept payment from the majority of countries but not all. Check this [list ](https://wert.io/about-us)to confirm if your country is supported.
It doesn’t cover my country, so what can I do? You can use ETH with a web3 wallet to make a purchase if Wert doesn’t cover your country. Additionally, if you are a member of the Asian Chess Federation or Arab Esports Federation, we can explore alternative arrangements. For further assistance, email us at .
\ Platform fees -------------------
What Description
Card Battle 10% fee
Checkmate
Marketplace 		10%
Secondary Marketplace 10% + marketplace fee
Payouts 10%
Gas Minting collectables is an optional extra
Gas Fees from minting and any applicable third-party transaction fees are the responsibility of the user.
Third-partyAs applicable
## Verification levels & requirements Once registered, You can make purchases up to: * $5000 without uploading any docs (simplified KYC) Once, verified make purchases up to: * $21,000 weekly when docs uploaded (full KYC) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://playbook.checkmate.live/passes-and-rewards/payment.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.