I had to send some paper documents to another state, to the accounting team of a company I work with as a freelancer. Just signed contracts and a few forms they needed in physical form. Normally, I’d just pay for shipping with my card and move on.
But this time I was doing it from a temporary laptop, not my main one. And honestly, I didn’t feel like typing in my card details on a device I don’t really use.
Since I already pay for a lot of things with crypto, I thought, why not try paying for shipping the same way? That’s how I found a service that lets you pay with crypto – no sign-up and no card info. I’ll explain how it all went in a bit, and for now, you can click here and keep it in mind.
How I Usually Send Documents
To see the difference, I first went the usual route. I opened the carrier’s website and started setting up the shipment. Almost right away, it asked me to create an account. You can’t really move forward without one, whether it’s USPS or DHL.
After signing up, everything followed the familiar flow. I entered the company’s address, my details as the sender, chose the envelope type and weight, then paid with my card. Payment confirmed, label generated.
Nothing was technically wrong, but because I was using someone else’s laptop, I really didn’t want to leave my banking details on it.
The Same Shipping, but Without a Card
When I re-shipped using the crypto payment option, the process was essentially the same. I picked the same carrier, entered the same addresses, and used the same shipment details.
The only difference was at the payment step. Instead of a card, I just paid from my crypto wallet. No account, no entering payment details, no linking it to my name.
A few minutes later, I got the label. And that’s when I realized that for the carrier, the payment method doesn’t matter at all.
What Matters to the Carrier, and What Doesn’t
When I looked at the label closely, I saw it only has what’s needed for delivery: addresses, tracking number, barcode, weight, and proof that postage was paid.
There’s nothing on the label about how I paid. No card info, no crypto info. For the carrier, it’s just a normal paid shipment.
For me, the point was different. Paying with crypto let me send the package the way I wanted without giving extra details. I shared only what was needed for the delivery, and nothing more.
Who This Approach Can Be Useful for
I don’t think paying for shipping with crypto is for everyone, all the time. But from my experience, there are definitely situations where it’s really handy and makes sense.
For example:
- Freelancers who send contracts, invoices, or other documents to company offices and don’t want to use their personal or work card every time for a one-time shipment.
- People working from temporary devices (someone else’s laptop, a work computer, a coworking space) who don’t want to enter payment details there.
- Small businesses or self-employed people who find it easier to pay from a crypto wallet than to link a company card to another service.
- Anyone who sends documents often to accounting, law firms, banks, or schools, and wants a simple process without extra accounts.
- Crypto users who already pay with it regularly and don’t see the point in using a card when they don’t have to.
My Сonclusion
So, if anyone wants to send something without paying by card, you can easily do it with crypto. Services like USPostage let you send things fast, without extra questions, and you still get a real shipping label from the carrier. No registration. No card details. You just pay the way that works for you.
I’m really glad I was able to send important papers without leaving my card info where I didn’t want it.
