How to Accept Crypto For Nfts — Uruguay
Beginner · 15 minutes. Adapted for Uruguay (UYU).
Montevideo development shops invoice US and EU clients and settle in USDC direct to their own wallet. How to Accept Crypto For Nfts 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: Uruguay's software export sector is one of Latin America's strongest per capita, and clients are largely overseas.
- Regulation: Law 20.345 brought virtual asset service providers under central bank supervision, making Uruguay one of the region's earlier movers on a formal regime.
- Currency context: UYU
How to Accept Crypto For Nfts payments in Uruguay
Zateway helps teams using this playbook teams in Uruguay 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: UYU.
Market context for Uruguay
Uruguay's software export sector is one of Latin America's strongest per capita, and clients are largely overseas. Law 20.345 brought virtual asset service providers under central bank supervision, making Uruguay one of the region's earlier movers on a formal regime. Montevideo development shops invoice US and EU clients and settle in USDC direct to their own wallet. Common verticals in Uruguay include Software exports, Agriculture and beef, Logistics, Freelancing.
Create your Zateway account
Sign up at zateway.com/signup. No credit card required to start. In Uruguay, 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 Uruguay, keep payout wallets under your control and confirm webhooks before fulfillment.
Go live in Uruguay
Create a Zateway account, connect a UYU-aware operating wallet, test in sandbox, then share a payment link or API session with Uruguay customers. Prefer Polygon, Solana, or Base when network fees matter most.
FAQ
Can merchants following this guide businesses in Uruguay accept USDT?
Yes. Zateway supports USDT and USDC on Polygon, Solana, Base, BSC, Arbitrum, Optimism for merchants serving Uruguay, Uruguay.
What does crypto payment compliance look like in Uruguay?
Law 20.345 brought virtual asset service providers under central bank supervision, making Uruguay one of the region's earlier movers on a formal regime. 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 Nfts checkout in Uruguay?
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.