FAQs

Please find the answer to your question in our FAQ below. If you can't find it, you can contact our team.

Company

What is Calypso Pay?

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Calypso Pay is a Canadian based payment gateway. The service enables businesses to accept, send, excahnge and manage cryptocurrency transactions securely and efficiently. It provides tools like on-ramp & off-ramp, invoices, mass payouts, customer management and support for multiple cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.

What is your legal data?

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Our legal data: Calypso Pay LTD. 202 - 346 Lawrence Ave, Office 107, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6L4, Canada.

incorporation number: BC1269562; MSB registration number: M20594996.

What is Calypso Group?

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Calypso Group is a group of companies:

  • Calypso Pay, a crypto processing platform that lets merchants receive payments in crypto from their clients and pay their partners and workers swiftly with minimal commissions.

  • Watchblock, a KYT / AML SaaS platform for tracing and monitoring transactions. Watchblock helps customers ensure their incoming payments did not originate in dark markets or crypto mixers. Watchblock is integrated with multiple KYC providers to ensure you get up-to-date information and stay compliant.

  • WatchData provides Web3 developers with a suite of tools, enhanced APIs, and superior infrastructure to drastically simplify building blockchain apps. The platform acts as the internal tooling for Calypso Group and is available to enterprise customers.

Is Calypso Pay available in my country?

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Our services are accessible in most regions, including Latin America, Europe, and Asia. For specific country-level availability and supported payment methods, please contact our team — we’ll be happy to check for your use case.

Onboarding

How do I get a merchant account with Calypso Pay?

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Please apply by filling in the merchants form on calypso.finance. Our sales manager will contact you ASAP.

What is the onboarding procedure?

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The onboarding procedure includes passing KYB verification, signing all necessary documents and integration. We have a dedicated team that supports the client throughout the entire process of connection.

What is KYB?

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KYB (Know Your Business) is a verification of legal information to comply with regulatory requirements.

Do you charge for KYB?

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No, unlike some competitors, we do not charge an onboarding fee when connecting with us.

What is KYT?

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KYT (Know Your Transaction) is transaction monitoring to identify suspicious transactions. It checks the date and amount of the transaction, the sender and recipient's addresses, the blockchain networks. Any merchant can use KYT module as a part of Calypso Pay platform.

Is it possible to explore the Calypso Pay platform without signing up or submitting any paperwork?

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To explore Calypso Pay in action, please sign up the sandbox demo account. It is absolutely free.

Can I integrate Calypso Pay into a platform that is still in MVP or pre-licensing stage?

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Yes — we support early-stage companies and startups, including those in the process of licensing. We offer flexible onboarding options depending on your jurisdiction and business model.

Do you work with businesses that have specific compliance requirements?

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We support a wide range of business models — including digital platforms, content services, marketplaces, and entertainment ecosystems — each with unique compliance needs. Reach out to our team to evaluate the best onboarding process for your case.

Account

Do you provide a free demo account?

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Yes, we call it Sandbox Mode. This is a test environment for new companies, allowing you to explore Calypso Pay features: top-ups, invoices, wallets, exchange and payouts using real funds, with a withdrawal limit of CAD $999 eqivalent.

Do you provide a personal account?

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No, Calypso Pay works exclusively with businesses. But any merchant can create and manage personal accounts for their employers.

How many accounts can I register?

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In most cases, you will register your company as a merchant. Then you can have different accounts associated with this company. For example, if you have a group of companies, you will be able to manage their finances separately under one account.

Features

How do I select what coins to accept?

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The coins with a stable exchange rate usually are the best choice. We would suggest considering stablecoins – like USDC – due to the lowest network fee.

Which tokens does Calypso Pay support?

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We support all major coins and tokens: BTC, ETH, USDC, TRX, TON, DAI, MATIC, BNB, XDG and LTC*. We integrate new tokens on merchants requests. Please note that we do not cooperate in USDT in the territory of Canada.

*Calypso Pay may at its own discretion restrict the applicability of certain tokens and/or stablecoins in accordance with virtual currencies and/or securities legislation and regulations of Canadian authorities.

Do you support fiat-to-crypto on-ramp?

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Yes. Our on-ramp solution allows users to purchase digital assets using over 25 fiat currencies and 30+ local and global payment methods — including cards, bank transfers, and alternative providers — depending on the user’s region. Integration is available via widget or API.

Can I send bulk payouts to users or contractors?

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Absolutely. Calypso Pay allows businesses to perform high-volume payouts in digital assets, including automated batch transactions via API. Perfect for marketplaces, SaaS platforms, and global teams.

Do you support recurring payments or subscriptions?

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Our platform supports recurring transactions such as monthly subscriptions and automated top-ups and we can enable it upon request depending on your use case. Feel free to contact us to discuss your needs.

How can I convert my incoming payment in crypto to Dollars or Euros?

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We work under a Canadian MSB (Money Service Business) financial license, provided by the FINTRAC regulator. We are authorized to operate legally with virtual currencies as well as fiat money.

Can my clients top up with a debit card?

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Yes, we have on-ramp solution which allows your clients to pay in fiat. The funds will be deposited in crypto.

What are your fees?

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Yes, the fees depends on turnover and the products the merchant uses. We offer a transparent pricing model that includes processing fees and optional volume-based discounts. Please get in touch with sales team to get your special offer.

Security

Is it secure to pay with Calypso Pay?

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Yes, Calypso Pay ensures security through encryption, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular audits. It integrates advanced security services like Crystal, Watchblock, and Watchdata to enhance transaction safety and regulatory compliance throughout the payment process.

How do you provide AML / KYT?

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In Calypso Pay we use our own product Watchblock integrated with multiple KYC providers to ensure you get up-to-date information and stay compliant.

Integration

Where can I find integration docs?

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Please read the API docs here.

Do you offer white label solution?

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Yes, Calypso Pay offers white label solutions on demand. In case you are interested please fill this form.

Support

Do you have a support team?

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Account managers and technical support are available 24/7. The client can receive prompt assistance at any time they need it.

I have an issue with paying on a website. What should I do?

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If you mean you’ve underpaid or overpaid on an invoice, here's how to proceed.

As a payment provider, Calypso Pay works exclusively with businesses. Therefore, you should first directly contact the support team of website you’ve used ASAP. They should then submit a request to us on your behalf if needed.

Be sure to confirm if their policies cover your specific situation, as each business manages overpayments and underpayments according to its own guidelines.

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