What is USDC (USD Coin)?
A fully-reserved, regulated stablecoin backed 1:1 by US dollars.
USDC (USD Coin) is a regulated stablecoin issued by Circle, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. It's the second-largest stablecoin by market cap and is considered the most transparent, with regular third-party attestations of its reserves. USDC is widely used for business payments due to its regulatory compliance.
Why Businesses Prefer USDC
USDC is issued by Circle, a US-based company that publishes monthly attestation reports. This transparency makes it the preferred stablecoin for businesses that require regulatory compliance and audit trails.
USDC on Multiple Chains
USDC is natively available on Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Base, BSC, Arbitrum, Optimism, and more. Zateway supports USDC on all 6 supported chains, allowing customers to pay from their preferred network.
Accepting USDC Payments
With Zateway, accepting USDC payments takes minutes. Create a payment link from the dashboard or integrate via REST API. Funds settle directly to your wallet — no intermediary, no holding period.