Paying with ETH on Base
Last updated: 25 July 2026
Choose the ETH · Base route and send only native ETH on Base mainnet. The chain-specific QR includes the recipient and exact amount.
- Typical fee
- Varies with network demand
- Confirmation
- Usually seconds
What to watch for
- Select Base in your wallet before sending.
- Do not send a token or ETH from Ethereum mainnet to this route.
Questions
Is Base ETH a token?
No. Checkout expects the native ETH used for gas and value transfers on Base, not an ERC-20 token.