Shopify has partnered with Coinbase and Stripe to enable payments in USDC stablecoin across its platform. Starting June 12, select merchants will be able to accept USDC using the fast and low-cost Base blockchain. The move is part of Shopify’s broader push to embrace decentralized finance while maintaining the simplicity of its existing checkout systems.
Customers will be able to pay with USDC using popular wallets, even through guest checkout. These transactions will be settled on-chain with fees typically below a cent and nearly instant confirmation. Merchants can choose to receive payouts either in USDC or in their local currency, with no added FX or transaction charges.
Shopify has integrated smart contract support for common e-commerce features like taxes, refunds, and inventory holds. This makes the new crypto payment flow as seamless as traditional methods, while offering a new incentive: a 1% cashback in local currency for customers who use USDC, expected to launch in the U.S. this year.
This integration marks a major shift in how stablecoins like USDC are used in everyday transactions. With Shopify, Coinbase, and Stripe aligned, crypto is moving out of the speculative bubble and into global e-commerce. The collaboration lowers friction in cross-border payments and positions stablecoins as practical tools for merchants and buyers alike.
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