Firebase crypto payments in Sri Lanka
Accept USDT & USDC through Firebase for customers in Sri Lanka (LKR).
Where acceptance is permitted, IT and apparel exporters settle USD-denominated invoices without a correspondent bank. Integrate Zateway with Firebase. Cloud Functions + Zateway webhooks. Non-custodial USDT & USDC on Polygon, Solana, Base, BSC, Arbitrum, Optimism.
- Firebase + Zateway checkout
- Non-custodial USDT & USDC settlement
- Flat 1% fee — no monthly plan
- Local signal: An estimated several hundred thousand Sri Lankans hold crypto, largely outside any supervised venue.
- Regulation: There is no licensing framework and no supervised operators; the CBSL has warned repeatedly while a national roadmap is drafted — treat the position as unregulated.
- Currency context: LKR
Firebase payments in Sri Lanka
Zateway helps Firebase stores and apps teams in Sri Lanka 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: LKR.
Market context for Sri Lanka
An estimated several hundred thousand Sri Lankans hold crypto, largely outside any supervised venue. There is no licensing framework and no supervised operators; the CBSL has warned repeatedly while a national roadmap is drafted — treat the position as unregulated. Where acceptance is permitted, IT and apparel exporters settle USD-denominated invoices without a correspondent bank. Common verticals in Sri Lanka include Apparel exports, IT outsourcing, Tea exports, Tourism.
Connect Firebase to Zateway
1. Create a Zateway account and copy your API key. 2. Connect your self-custody wallet address for Firebase settlements. 3. Create a payment session via API, plugin, or payment link for Firebase. 4. Redirect customers to hosted checkout or embed the widget in Firebase. 5. Verify HMAC-signed webhooks and fulfill the order in Firebase.
Integration tip
POST https://zateway.com/api/v1/sessions with x-api-key — then open checkoutUrl from Firebase.
Go live in Sri Lanka
Create a Zateway account, connect a LKR-aware operating wallet, test in sandbox, then share a payment link or API session with Sri Lanka customers. Prefer Polygon, Solana, or Base when network fees matter most.
FAQ
Can Firebase merchants businesses in Sri Lanka accept USDT?
Yes. Zateway supports USDT and USDC on Polygon, Solana, Base, BSC, Arbitrum, Optimism for merchants serving Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.
What does crypto payment compliance look like in Sri Lanka?
There is no licensing framework and no supervised operators; the CBSL has warned repeatedly while a national roadmap is drafted — treat the position as unregulated. 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 Firebase checkout in Sri Lanka?
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.