Hi! I hope you're doing well. ♥

While looking into different payment services, I got curious — what payment method do you currently prefer when paying artists? And which service do you dislike?
I've also heard something about cryptocurrency payments, but to me, that method seems unreliable (or even like a scam). PayPal used to be really good, but it has been unavailable for many artists from Russia for quite a while now.

So, please share your opinion — which services are convenient for you? Which not?
Is the lack of PayPal a reason for you to not take a commission?

To be honest, I feel a lot of frustration because I can't work the way I used to.
There was a situation when I was invited to participate as an artist in a Japanese offline gallery, but I had to decline because I couldn't pay for their services.
I'm really saddened by my situation and all these limitations.
As for me, I'm considering getting a foreign debit card, but that still won't allow me to bring PayPal back.
By the way, how popular are SWIFT transfers nowadays?

Sorry if this topic is uncomfortable for you.
You can also reply to me in the notes.

Ooh, and one more thing. I'm planning to buy some banner ad, so I'd be happy if someone would be willing to help with that (I could draw an artwork for you in exchange for covering the ad costs — something like that? Ugh, it's all so complicated).