From 4fc52f8e2e8cb6e0d408db99b30bfa835e9b91b7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: HolgerHatGarKeineNode <123783602+HolgerHatGarKeineNode@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2024 21:38:24 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add Revolut payment method best practices (#1109) Added a section describing best practices for using Revolut as a payment method in the '02-payment-methods.md' document. The new section emphasizes the importance of using `@revtag` to ensure proof of payments and avoid potential disputes. --- .../docs/01-best-practices/02-payment-methods.md | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/_pages/docs/01-best-practices/02-payment-methods.md b/docs/_pages/docs/01-best-practices/02-payment-methods.md index e19d2670..174a77f5 100644 --- a/docs/_pages/docs/01-best-practices/02-payment-methods.md +++ b/docs/_pages/docs/01-best-practices/02-payment-methods.md @@ -62,6 +62,16 @@ In Canada, [Interac e-Transfer](https://www.interac.ca/en/consumers/support/faq- The best practice for users trying to transact with a payment method with a high risk of losing funds is discussed in this section. +### Revolut via payment links + +In a Revolut payment, a `@revtag` is usually exchanged in the chat and can be verified in the payment history of the app making proof of payments easy. + +However, payment links, which have the format https://revolut.me/p/XXXXX, don't contain recipient address information. + +In a dispute, there's no recipient address reference and both buyer and seller could cheat. The payment link could be redeemed by an unknown third party complicit with either buyer or seller. + +Therefore, insist on receiving the `@revtag` when making a payment with Revolut to avoid these risks. The `@revtag` can also be received as a link. This link would look like this: https://revolut.me/@revtag. + ### Paypal Paypal is one of the widely used fiat payment methods. However, with PayPal buyer protection policy, buyer can do fraudulent action by creating a refund request in PayPal after the trading process in RoboSats is finished and therefore taking both fiat and bitcoin all by themselves.