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Premium Accounts

Premium is optional but strongly recommended. It adds verification to your profile and helps deter scams.

Why Premium?

We’re focused on safety and trust. A Premium account ($14.99 one-time) helps verify identity and dramatically reduces the chance of scams on Coin & Patch.

How it works

  • Pay $14.99 via credit/debit card (verifies real name and billing address).
  • Your account is flagged as Premium-Verified, boosting trust with buyers and sellers.
  • Bad actors avoid verified cards — Premium is a strong scam deterrent.

Why it helps

  • Deters scammers who don’t want a verified payment trail.
  • Builds reputation faster so deals move quicker.
  • Supports platform growth (marketing and moderation) for more trustworthy trading.

FAQ

Is Premium required?

Premium is optional, but strongly recommended if you plan to buy or sell regularly. It signals that you’re verified and serious.

What does the $14.99 cover?

It’s a Premium membership fee that supports identity verification and safety operations, plus platform growth (marketing and moderation).

Is it “collateral”?

Functionally, it acts as a deterrent — scammers avoid verified cards. Legit users benefit from a stronger trust signal.

Does Premium affect my annual membership?

The Premium payment covers your first year of membership (two years if you upgrade within 30 days of creating your account).

What else do I get with Premium?

You get other benefits such as text message notifications for new posts, messages, items on your watchlist. You get instant post approval and more.