How to Set Up Crypto Subscriptions — Puerto Rico
Beginner · 15 minutes. Adapted for Puerto Rico (USD).
Non-custodial settlement keeps the merchant out of money transmission questions entirely; Zateway never holds the funds. How to Set Up Crypto Subscriptions 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: US dollar territory with a well-known digital asset investor community drawn by Act 60 tax incentives.
- Regulation: US federal rules apply, including FinCEN money transmission obligations, alongside Puerto Rico's own financial regulator — the strictest regime in this group.
- Currency context: USD
How to Set Up Crypto Subscriptions payments in Puerto Rico
Zateway helps teams using this playbook teams in Puerto Rico 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: USD.
Market context for Puerto Rico
US dollar territory with a well-known digital asset investor community drawn by Act 60 tax incentives. US federal rules apply, including FinCEN money transmission obligations, alongside Puerto Rico's own financial regulator — the strictest regime in this group. Non-custodial settlement keeps the merchant out of money transmission questions entirely; Zateway never holds the funds. Common verticals in Puerto Rico include Pharmaceuticals, Professional services, Tourism, Finance.
Create your Zateway account
Sign up at zateway.com/signup. No credit card required to start. In Puerto Rico, 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 Puerto Rico, keep payout wallets under your control and confirm webhooks before fulfillment.
Go live in Puerto Rico
Create a Zateway account, connect a USD-aware operating wallet, test in sandbox, then share a payment link or API session with Puerto Rico customers. Prefer Polygon, Solana, or Base when network fees matter most.
FAQ
Can merchants following this guide businesses in Puerto Rico accept USDT?
Yes. Zateway supports USDT and USDC on Polygon, Solana, Base, BSC, Arbitrum, Optimism for merchants serving Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.
What does crypto payment compliance look like in Puerto Rico?
US federal rules apply, including FinCEN money transmission obligations, alongside Puerto Rico's own financial regulator — the strictest regime in this group. 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 Set Up Crypto Subscriptions checkout in Puerto Rico?
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.