Welcome to the discussion on the recent announcement about Circle Pay shutting down its money transfer activity by July 8th, prompting a switch to cryptocurrency. This change affects many in our community, and members have shared their experiences, concerns, and advice regarding alternative payment methods suitable for webcam models. Here are the key points and suggestions brought up in the conversation:
- Circle Pay has officially announced they will cease their money transfer services, encouraging users to empty their accounts before the shutdown date.
- Alternatives to Circle Pay discussed include:
- Paypal, though concerns have been raised about its suitability and reliability for adult industry transactions.
- Epayment and IndieBill are mentioned as adult-friendly options, despite the higher fees associated with IndieBill.
- Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies offer a potential alternative, though not all members are comfortable with the transition.
- Skrill is advised against for adult industry use due to non-adult friendly policies and previous negative experiences shared by members.
- Paxum is discussed, with mixed reviews, especially concerning their service for European users.
- US-based performers have expressed difficulties in finding suitable payment options, with some considering CashApp and Venmo, which are not available in Europe.
- For those seeking payment solutions within the UK and EU, Club Daily Pay is suggested as a provider offering low fee transfers for platforms like Streamate.
- Members have shared personal experiences with various payment providers, highlighting the challenges webcam models face with securing reliable and adult-friendly payment methods.
- Concerns about increased fees and limited availability of certain payment options in non-EU countries have been voiced, underlining the need for more accessible and cost-effective solutions.
This discussion is crucial for anyone affected by the Circle Pay shutdown and looking for reliable payment alternatives in the webcam modeling industry. Members are encouraged to share further insights, experiences, and updates on this evolving situation.