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Guide for Customers
Guide for customers paying with Bitcoin Lightning via CLINK.
Bitcoin Lightning is a payment layer built on top of Bitcoin that enables:
- ⚡ Instant payments - Settled in seconds
- 💰 Low fees - Fractions of a cent
- 🔄 Micropayments - Pay any amount
You can pay with Lightning using any compatible wallet.
| Wallet | Platform | Download |
|---|---|---|
| ShockWallet | iOS/Android/Web | shockwallet.app |
| ZEUS | iOS/Android | zeusln.com |
| Wallet | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | Android | Nostr client with Lightning |
| Electrum | Desktop | with CLINK plugin |
| Any CLINK wallet | - | Look for nOffer support |
- Add items to your cart
- Proceed to checkout
- Select "Lightning (CLINK)" as payment method
- Place your order
You'll see a QR code and invoice string:
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ [QR CODE HERE] │
│ │
│ Lightning Invoice: │
│ lnbc10000n1p... │
│ │
│ Amount: 10,000 sats ($5.00) │
│ Expires in: 10 minutes │
│ │
│ [Copy Invoice] │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
Option A: Scan QR Code
- Open your Lightning wallet
- Tap "Scan" or camera icon
- Point at the QR code
- Confirm payment
Option B: Copy Invoice
- Tap "Copy Invoice" button
- Open your Lightning wallet
- Paste the invoice
- Confirm payment
Your order will be confirmed automatically within seconds.
For subscriptions, you can enable automatic payments.
An ndebit1... string from your Lightning wallet.
From ShockWallet:
- Open ShockWallet
- Go to Settings → nDebit
- Copy your
ndebit1...string
From ZEUS:
- Open ZEUS
- Go to Settings → CLINK → nDebit
- Copy your
ndebit1...string
- After your first subscription payment, you'll see "Setup Auto-Renewal"
- Paste your
ndebit1...string - Click "Enable Auto-Renewal"
- Future payments process automatically
- No QR scanning needed
- You can disable anytime from your account
Lightning refunds require manual processing.
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Contact the merchant via:
- Email (shown on order confirmation)
- Nostr DM (if provided)
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Provide your:
- Order number
- Lightning invoice for the refund amount
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The merchant will process your refund
- Typically processed within 24-48 hours
- You'll receive sats to your Lightning wallet
Yes! You're paying directly to the merchant's Lightning node. No third party holds your funds.
The invoice expires after 10 minutes (default). You can create a new order.
No, this uses Lightning Network for instant payments. Use a Lightning-compatible wallet.
- Check your wallet has sufficient balance
- Ensure you're connected to the internet
- Try copying the invoice instead of scanning
- Contact support if issues persist
Directly to the merchant's Lightning node. This is a peer-to-peer payment.
No! Your wallet handles the CLINK protocol automatically. You don't need to understand Nostr.
Depends on:
- Your wallet's channel capacity
- The merchant's node liquidity
- Typically up to a few million sats
A "satoshi" (sat) is the smallest unit of Bitcoin:
- 1 Bitcoin = 100,000,000 sats
- 1,000 sats ≈ $0.50 (varies)
- Merchant Support: Contact the store directly
- Wallet Issues: Check your wallet's support
- Plugin Issues: GitHub Issues