Do I really need a Meta Mask wallet, can't I pay for NFT with a credit card, like before?

No, you cannot pay for an NFT with a credit card like before. Meta Mask is a wallet specifically designed to securely store and transfer digital assets, such as NFTs. Meta Mask provides a secure bridge between your browser and the Ethereum blockchain, allowing you to easily access decentralized applications (DApps) and make payments. It also provides users with a user-friendly interface for managing their Ethereum accounts and tokens.

As NFTs are digital assets based on the Ethereum blockchain, they can only be transferred and exchanged through Meta Mask or other compatible wallets. Thus, in order to pay for an NFT, you must have a Meta Mask wallet.