{"id":9646,"date":"2026-03-31T11:06:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T11:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/?p=9646"},"modified":"2026-03-31T11:06:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T11:06:57","slug":"paypal-purchase-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/paypal-purchase-time\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does It Take to Receive Crypto After Paying with PayPal?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"text-bg-color\" id=\"block_b24c1888778643627e93ed3dababa410\">\r    <div class=\"text-bg-color__content\">\r        <div class=\"text-bg-color__title\">Key Takeaways:<\/div>        <p>Paying with PayPal on Paybis takes under 15 minutes total: PayPal typically authorizes your payment in seconds, identity verification completes in 2-5 minutes for new users, and blockchain settlement runs 1-30 minutes depending on network activity. We show the full cost (service fee starting from 1.49%, processing fee 4.5-8.5%, and network fee) before you confirm. We&#8217;re FinCEN-registered (US Money Services Business), FINTRAC-registered (Canadian Money Services Business), and PCI DSS Level 1 compliant, serve 5M+ users across 180+ countries, and have over 30,700+ Trustpilot reviews with a 4.1+ star rating.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\r<\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/buy-bitcoin-with-paypal\/\">Buying crypto with PayPal<\/a> involves three separate clocks: payment processing, identity verification, and blockchain settlement. PayPal authorizes your money in seconds, but getting cryptocurrency into your wallet depends entirely on the platform you choose and the blockchain network carrying the transaction. Here is the exact breakdown of every stage, what slows things down, and how to complete the whole process in under 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Short Answer: PayPal Crypto Transaction Times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<style>\n#pb-timeline-table {\n  all: revert;\n  font-family: 'Graphik', 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n#pb-timeline-table *, #pb-timeline-table *::before, #pb-timeline-table *::after {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 0;\n}\n#pb-timeline-table {\n  --primary:      #090B1C;\n  --secondary:    #5F70DB;\n  --secondary-lt: #A4A7E3;\n  --accent:       #40EC66;\n  --row-odd:      #ffffff;\n  --row-even:     #F4F5FF;\n  --border:       #E2E4F3;\n  --text:         #090B1C;\n  --text-muted:   #6B7280;\n}\n#pb-timeline-table .table-container {\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 32px rgba(9,11,28,.1);\n  overflow: hidden;\n  border: 1px solid var(--border);\n}\n#pb-timeline-table table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  table-layout: fixed;\n}\n#pb-timeline-table col:nth-child(1) { width: 55%; }\n#pb-timeline-table col:nth-child(2) { width: 45%; }\n#pb-timeline-table thead tr { background: var(--primary); }\n#pb-timeline-table thead th {\n  padding: 20px 20px;\n  text-align: left;\n  color: var(--secondary-lt);\n  font-size: 11px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  letter-spacing: .08em;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n}\n#pb-timeline-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd)  { background: var(--row-odd); }\n#pb-timeline-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--row-even); }\n#pb-timeline-table tbody tr:not(:last-child) td { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }\n#pb-timeline-table tbody td {\n  padding: 16px 20px;\n  vertical-align: middle;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  color: var(--text);\n  line-height: 1.55;\n}\n#pb-timeline-table tbody tr:last-child td {\n  border-bottom: none;\n  background: var(--primary);\n  color: var(--accent);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  font-size: 14px;\n}\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  #pb-timeline-table tbody td,\n  #pb-timeline-table thead th { padding: 13px 12px; font-size: 12px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div id=\"pb-timeline-table\">\n  <div class=\"table-container\">\n    <table>\n      <colgroup>\n        <col \/>\n        <col \/>\n      <\/colgroup>\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Stage<\/th>\n          <th>Typical Time<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td>PayPal payment authorization<\/td>\n          <td>Seconds (nearly instant)<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Identity verification (new users)<\/td>\n          <td>2\u20135 minutes (automatic approval)<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Platform order processing<\/td>\n          <td>10\u201320 minutes<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Blockchain settlement<\/td>\n          <td>1\u201330 minutes (depends on network)<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Total: account creation to crypto in wallet<\/td>\n          <td>Under 15 minutes<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we handle verification automatically, and you&#8217;re paying with PayPal, owning Bitcoin today is realistic. Coinbase <a href=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/coinbase-alternatives-80-payments\/\">takes 3-5 days<\/a> for bank transfers to clear. That&#8217;s not a timeline problem; it&#8217;s a platform choice problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment Processing vs. Blockchain Settlement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Instant&#8221; is the word every crypto platform uses. But instant payment processing and instant crypto delivery are two different things, and mixing them up is the main source of confusion when your wallet looks empty 10 minutes after you paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Payment processing<\/strong> is the platform&#8217;s side of the equation. PayPal confirms the authorization, we verify your identity and approve the order, and the transaction moves to the broadcast stage. This part happens in seconds on a platform built for speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blockchain settlement<\/strong> is what happens after that. The crypto network (Bitcoin, Ethereum, or whichever coin you&#8217;re buying) needs to record and confirm the transaction on its distributed ledger. No platform controls this clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Blockchain Confirmations Take Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitcoin processes roughly 7 transactions per second globally, as our <a href=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/bitcoin-lightning-network\">Bitcoin Lightning Network guide<\/a> explains. When network traffic is high, miners prioritize transactions with higher fees, so yours may wait in the mempool (the pending transaction queue) slightly longer. Under normal conditions, Bitcoin confirms in 10 to 30 minutes. Ethereum typically confirms in 1 to 5 minutes. Stablecoins on faster networks can settle in under 2 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No platform can override this. Any service claiming &#8220;instant blockchain delivery&#8221; is describing the payment gateway step, not the network confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buying Crypto Using PayPal on Third-Party Platforms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a dedicated crypto gateway like Paybis with PayPal as your payment method gives you access to <a href=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/\">90+ cryptocurrencies<\/a> across 180+ countries. The total process runs under 15 minutes for first-time buyers when verification is automatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Paybis is fast, accurate, exact to quote, offer promotions, offer paybis or external address, clean, simple interface and provide email processing updates. Bravo!&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/trustpilot.com\/reviews\/694eef75f61727a417d017c0\">G. Cham on Trustpilot<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the full flow in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ghb5TUMX4us\">Paybis PayPal buying guide<\/a> before you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 4-Step Process to Get Bitcoin in 15 Minutes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how the full process works from a fresh account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Select your amount:<\/strong> Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/\">paybis.com<\/a> and enter how much you want to spend. We instantly show you the crypto amount you&#8217;ll receive and the full fee breakdown, including service, processing, and network fees, before you proceed. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?v=SzkILVk5oAc\">crypto calculator walkthrough<\/a> for exactly what this looks like.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verify your identity:<\/strong> Upload a photo of your government-issued ID and take a selfie. Automated checks are complete in 2-5 minutes for most users, as detailed in our <a href=\"https:\/\/support.paybis.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/5423989722141-how-to-create-a-paybis-wallet\">account creation guide<\/a>. This step only happens once.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pay with PayPal:<\/strong> Choose PayPal at checkout, log in, and authorize the payment. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/support.paybis.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/22115121651997-how-to-pay-with-paypal\">PayPal payment guide<\/a> walks through each screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Receive your crypto:<\/strong> We process your order and broadcast the transaction to the blockchain. Settlement is near-instant, depending on the network. You can send to your own external wallet address or keep it in your <a href=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/crypto-wallet\/\">Paybis Wallet<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture class=\"attachment-pinterest\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Buy-Crypto-with-PayPal-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Buy-Crypto-with-PayPal-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Buy-Crypto-with-PayPal-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Buy-Crypto-with-PayPal-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Buy-Crypto-with-PayPal-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Buy-Crypto-with-PayPal.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpaybis.com%2Fblog%2Fpaypal-purchase-time%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fpaybis.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2FBuy-Crypto-with-PayPal-1024x683.webp&description=How+Long+Does+It+Take+to+Receive+Crypto+After+Paying+with+PayPal%3F\" class=\"pin-it-button\" target=\"_blank\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12.289,2C6.617,2,3.606,5.648,3.606,9.622c0,1.846,1.025,4.146,2.666,4.878c0.25,0.111,0.381,0.063,0.439-0.169 c0.044-0.175,0.267-1.029,0.365-1.428c0.032-0.128,0.017-0.237-0.091-0.362C6.445,11.911,6.01,10.75,6.01,9.668 c0-2.777,2.194-5.464,5.933-5.464c3.23,0,5.49,2.108,5.49,5.122c0,3.407-1.794,5.768-4.13,5.768c-1.291,0-2.257-1.021-1.948-2.277 c0.372-1.495,1.089-3.112,1.089-4.191c0-0.967-0.542-1.775-1.663-1.775c-1.319,0-2.379,1.309-2.379,3.059 c0,1.115,0.394,1.869,0.394,1.869s-1.302,5.279-1.54,6.261c-0.405,1.666,0.053,4.368,0.094,4.604 c0.021,0.126,0.167,0.169,0.25,0.063c0.129-0.165,1.699-2.419,2.142-4.051c0.158-0.59,0.817-2.995,0.817-2.995 c0.43,0.784,1.681,1.446,3.013,1.446c3.963,0,6.822-3.494,6.822-7.833C20.394,5.112,16.849,2,12.289,2\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identity Verification Speeds and Manual Reviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Automatic approval typically happens when your photo ID is clear and your selfie matches your document. The <a href=\"https:\/\/coinbureau.com\/review\/paybis-review\/\">Coin Bureau Paybis review<\/a> confirms this automated process as one of our recognized speed advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, we flag a transaction for manual review, which can extend processing time up to 24 hours. We&#8217;ll email you if we need additional information. If we reject a transaction for compliance or security reasons, your funds return to your original payment method. You&#8217;re not charged, and you can contact our 24\/7 live chat for guidance on next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Paybis offers transactions in a quick and easy format with thorough security measures. I&#8217;ve been using their app for quite some time and have had no issues.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/trustpilot.com\/reviews\/692ffaecbd110b277de015ba\">Amanda Stringfellow on Trustpilot<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buying and Selling Crypto Directly on PayPal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying crypto inside the PayPal app is a different experience from using PayPal as a payment method on Paybis. When you sell crypto directly inside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/\">PayPal<\/a>, proceeds appear in your PayPal balance within seconds. The significant limitation is selection: PayPal&#8217;s native service currently supports only Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a small number of additional coins. Withdrawal to external wallets may require extra verification and may not be available in all regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using PayPal on Paybis instead gives you access to 90+ cryptocurrencies and full withdrawal rights to any external wallet address from the start, with no added account tiers required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Real Cost of Buying Crypto with PayPal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Speed is only half the equation. Surprise fees are the other reason buyers abandon transactions mid-flow. We show the full cost before you confirm, not after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Service, Processing, and Network Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a transparent breakdown for a $500 Bitcoin purchase using PayPal on Paybis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n#pb-fees-breakdown {\n  all: revert;\n  font-family: 'Graphik', 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n#pb-fees-breakdown *, #pb-fees-breakdown *::before, #pb-fees-breakdown *::after {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 0;\n}\n#pb-fees-breakdown {\n  --primary:      #090B1C;\n  --secondary:    #5F70DB;\n  --secondary-lt: #A4A7E3;\n  --accent:       #40EC66;\n  --row-odd:      #ffffff;\n  --row-even:     #F4F5FF;\n  --border:       #E2E4F3;\n  --text:         #090B1C;\n  --text-muted:   #6B7280;\n}\n#pb-fees-breakdown .table-container {\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 32px rgba(9,11,28,.1);\n  overflow: hidden;\n  border: 1px solid var(--border);\n}\n#pb-fees-breakdown table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  table-layout: fixed;\n}\n#pb-fees-breakdown col:nth-child(1) { width: 28%; }\n#pb-fees-breakdown col:nth-child(2) { width: 44%; }\n#pb-fees-breakdown col:nth-child(3) { width: 28%; }\n#pb-fees-breakdown thead tr { background: var(--primary); }\n#pb-fees-breakdown thead th {\n  padding: 20px 20px;\n  text-align: left;\n  color: var(--secondary-lt);\n  font-size: 11px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  letter-spacing: .08em;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n}\n#pb-fees-breakdown tbody tr:nth-child(odd)  { background: var(--row-odd); }\n#pb-fees-breakdown tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--row-even); }\n#pb-fees-breakdown tbody tr:not(:last-child) td { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }\n#pb-fees-breakdown tbody td {\n  padding: 16px 20px;\n  vertical-align: middle;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  color: var(--text);\n  line-height: 1.55;\n}\n#pb-fees-breakdown tbody td:first-child {\n  font-size: 11px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  color: var(--text-muted);\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  letter-spacing: .06em;\n}\n#pb-fees-breakdown tbody tr:last-child td {\n  border-bottom: none;\n  background: var(--primary);\n  color: var(--accent);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  font-size: 14px;\n}\n#pb-fees-breakdown tbody tr:last-child td:first-child {\n  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);\n  font-size: 11px;\n}\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  #pb-fees-breakdown tbody td,\n  #pb-fees-breakdown thead th { padding: 13px 12px; font-size: 12px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div id=\"pb-fees-breakdown\">\n  <div class=\"table-container\">\n    <table>\n      <colgroup>\n        <col \/>\n        <col \/>\n        <col \/>\n      <\/colgroup>\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Fee Type<\/th>\n          <th>Amount<\/th>\n          <th>Who Controls It<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Service Fee<\/td>\n          <td>$2.45 (1.49%, first transaction: $0)<\/td>\n          <td>Paybis<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Processing Fee<\/td>\n          <td>$22.50 \u2013 $42.50 (4.5\u20138.5%, varies by currency)<\/td>\n          <td>Paybis<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Network Fee<\/td>\n          <td>~$1.50 \u2013 $5.00 (varies by Bitcoin congestion)<\/td>\n          <td>Bitcoin miners<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Total charged<\/td>\n          <td>~$526 to $550<\/td>\n          <td><\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first PayPal transaction carries a $0 Paybis service fee. The service and processing fees are set by us. The network fee fluctuates based on how busy the Bitcoin blockchain is at the moment of your transaction, and we display the live estimate before you confirm. The <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/bitcoin-exchanges\/paybis-review\/\">99Bitcoins Paybis review<\/a> specifically calls out fee transparency as a distinguishing factor for first-time buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>![Paybis checkout screen showing transparent fee breakdown for a PayPal Bitcoin purchase including service, processing, and network fees][image_paybis_checkout_fee_breakdown]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;What stands out to me most about Paybis is the remarkable speed and smoothness of the crypto-buying process&#8230; The platform itself is clean, user-friendly, and always dependable, making each transaction feel truly effortless.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/g2.com\/products\/paybis\/reviews\/paybis-review-12018360\">Egor N. on G2<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Track Your Crypto Transaction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your crypto hasn&#8217;t arrived after 30 minutes, don&#8217;t assume it&#8217;s lost. After we process your order, you receive a transaction hash (also called a TxID), which is a unique string of letters and numbers identifying your specific transfer on the blockchain. Think of it as a tracking number for your crypto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Copy the hash from your Paybis dashboard or confirmation email, then paste it into a blockchain explorer: for Bitcoin, use <a href=\"http:\/\/blockchain.com\">blockchain.com<\/a>, and for Ethereum, use <a href=\"https:\/\/etherscan.io\/\">etherscan.io<\/a>. The explorer shows your transaction status, confirmation count, and destination address. If the transaction shows &#8220;confirmed&#8221; but your wallet balance hasn&#8217;t updated, contact your wallet provider directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always verify your wallet address before sending. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/support.paybis.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6676685017373-general-info-and-warnings-about-transfers-from-your-paybis-wallet\">transfer warnings guide<\/a> explains that crypto sent to the wrong address cannot be reversed. For anything stored in your Paybis Wallet, review transfer details in the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.paybis.com\/hc\/en-us\/sections\/21923864607773-paybis-send\">Paybis Send help section<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Your Crypto Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/\">Buying crypto<\/a> with PayPal doesn&#8217;t have to be a waiting game. Our process takes under 15 minutes from a fresh account: 2-5 minutes for identity verification, seconds for PayPal authorization, and 1-30 minutes for blockchain settlement depending on the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re FinCEN-registered (US entity 31000272911973), FINTRAC-registered, and PCI DSS Level 1 compliant, with no security breaches since 2014. More than 5M retail users have completed transactions across 180+ countries, and if something goes wrong, our 24\/7 live chat responds in an average of 1-2 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Excellent platform. No complicated pathways to implementation of asset movement. Extremely reliable, quick &amp; straight forward format&#8230; Support actually responds &amp; is extremely courteous.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/trustpilot.com\/reviews\/697987d1e8d473c8572cbd4e\">Kevin Ashley on Trustpilot<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to buy? <a href=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/\">Create a Paybis account<\/a>, complete identity verification, and see your exact total cost at checkout before you confirm. Your first transaction has a $0 service fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Terminology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/glossary\/blockchain-confirmation\">Blockchain confirmation<\/a>: <\/strong>The process by which a network of computers verifies and permanently records your transaction on the distributed ledger. Bitcoin typically requires 1 to 3 confirmations, taking 10 to 30 minutes under normal conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Network fee:<\/strong> The cost paid to Bitcoin miners (or validators on other blockchains) to process and confirm your transaction. This fee is not set by Paybis and fluctuates based on how many transactions are competing for the next block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transaction hash (TxID):<\/strong> A unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to every blockchain transaction, similar to a tracking number. 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