How to Accept Crypto For Agencies — Panama
Beginner · 15 minutes. Adapted for Panama (PAB).
With local pricing already in dollars, USDC settlement removes the FX question from cross-border invoices entirely. How to Accept Crypto For Agencies using Zateway — non-custodial USDT & USDC, 1% flat fee, instant on-chain settlement.
- 1% flat fee vs 2.9%+ card pricing
- Zero chargebacks with on-chain finality
- Non-custodial direct-to-wallet settlement
- Local signal: Panama is dollarised and a regional trade and logistics hub, so USD-denominated stablecoins map directly onto how business is already priced.
- Regulation: Anteproyecto Ley N° 314, received by the National Assembly in January 2026, would give Panama its first dedicated VASP and CASP framework; until it passes, treat the regime as forming.
- Currency context: PAB
How to Accept Crypto For Agencies payments in Panama
Zateway helps teams using this playbook teams in Panama accept USDT and USDC with non-custodial settlement. Payers check out on Polygon, Solana, Base, BSC, Arbitrum, Optimism; funds route to your wallet at a flat 1% — no monthly fee and no chargeback risk on completed on-chain payments. Local currency context: PAB.
Market context for Panama
Panama is dollarised and a regional trade and logistics hub, so USD-denominated stablecoins map directly onto how business is already priced. Anteproyecto Ley N° 314, received by the National Assembly in January 2026, would give Panama its first dedicated VASP and CASP framework; until it passes, treat the regime as forming. With local pricing already in dollars, USDC settlement removes the FX question from cross-border invoices entirely. Common verticals in Panama include Logistics and canal services, Banking, Trade, Tourism.
Create your Zateway account
Sign up at zateway.com/signup. No credit card required to start. In Panama, keep payout wallets under your control and confirm webhooks before fulfillment.
Connect a payout wallet
Add your self-custody wallet address. Funds settle directly here — Zateway never holds them. In Panama, keep payout wallets under your control and confirm webhooks before fulfillment.
Go live in Panama
Create a Zateway account, connect a PAB-aware operating wallet, test in sandbox, then share a payment link or API session with Panama customers. Prefer Polygon, Solana, or Base when network fees matter most.
FAQ
Can merchants following this guide businesses in Panama accept USDT?
Yes. Zateway supports USDT and USDC on Polygon, Solana, Base, BSC, Arbitrum, Optimism for merchants serving Panama, Panama.
What does crypto payment compliance look like in Panama?
Anteproyecto Ley N° 314, received by the National Assembly in January 2026, would give Panama its first dedicated VASP and CASP framework; until it passes, treat the regime as forming. Merchants remain responsible for their own tax treatment, invoicing and reporting obligations, and should confirm local requirements with a qualified advisor before going live.
What fees apply for How to Accept Crypto For Agencies checkout in Panama?
Zateway charges a flat 1% per successful crypto payment. Network/gas fees are paid on-chain by the payer or merchant depending on chain settings — there is no Zateway monthly fee.
Does Zateway hold merchant funds?
No. Settlement is non-custodial — confirmed payments go to the wallet you connect.