Accepting Crypto Payments

Learn how to accept payments with Solana (SOL) and USDC for your events

Luma allows you to accept cryptocurrency payments for your events using Solana blockchain. You can create ticket types that accept SOL or USDC, giving your guests more payment options.

Requirements

To accept crypto payments, you need:

Luma Plus subscription on your calendar
Completed identity verification (available in Calendar Settings)
Connected Solana wallet (we support Phantom, Solflare, and Glow wallets)

Setting Up Crypto Payments

Step 1: Verify Your Identity

Go to your calendar settings
Look for the identity verification section
Complete the verification process

Step 2: Connect Your Solana Wallet

Select your calendar from lu.ma/home/calendars
Navigate to the Payments tab
Click on "Connect Solana Wallet"
Choose your wallet provider (Phantom, Solflare, or Glow)
Sign the message to verify wallet ownership
Your wallet address will be saved as your treasury address

Optional: Set a Separate USDC Address If you want USDC payments to go to a different address than your main wallet, contact Luma support to configure a specific USDC token account.

Creating Crypto-Enabled Ticket Types

When creating or editing an event with Luma Plus:

Add a ticket type to your event
Set the price in either:
- SOL - Guests will pay with native SOL tokens
- USDC - Guests will pay with USDC on Solana
Save your ticket type

Note: To accept USDC for USD-priced tickets, contact Luma support to enable this feature.

How Guests Pay with Crypto

When guests register for your event:

They'll see crypto payment options during checkout
They click "Pay with Wallet"
A modal appears to connect their Solana wallet
They sign the transaction in their wallet
The payment is processed on the Solana blockchain
Once confirmed, their registration is complete

Fees

Crypto payments include a platform fee:

3% fee for Luma Plus calendars (automatically deducted from the transaction)

Important Notes

No automated refunds: Crypto refunds must be handled manually outside of Luma
Blockchain confirmations: Payments may take a few moments to confirm on the blockchain
Wallet requirements: Guests need a Solana wallet with sufficient balance to pay
Currently Solana only: We don't support other blockchains like Ethereum at this time

Troubleshooting

Guests can't see crypto payment option

Ensure you have Luma Plus active
Verify your Solana wallet is connected
Check that the ticket type is priced in SOL or USDC

Payment not confirming

Network congestion can cause delays
Ensure the guest has sufficient balance including transaction fees
Check the transaction status on a Solana explorer

Can't connect wallet

Try a different browser or disable extensions that might interfere
Ensure your wallet extension is up to date