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What Are Cross-Border Crypto Payments?

International payments processed on blockchain instead of traditional banking rails.

Cross-border crypto payments use blockchain networks to transfer value internationally without the delays, fees, and intermediaries of traditional banking (SWIFT, correspondent banks). A USDC transfer from India to the US costs $0.001 on Polygon and settles in 2 seconds.

Traditional vs Crypto Cross-Border

Traditional SWIFT: 3-5 days, $25-50 per transfer, multiple intermediary banks. Crypto on Polygon: 2 seconds, $0.001, direct peer-to-peer. For businesses, crypto cross-border payments offer 99% cost reduction and instant settlement.

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