Firebase crypto payments in Uruguay
Accept USDT & USDC through Firebase for customers in Uruguay (UYU).
Montevideo development shops invoice US and EU clients and settle in USDC direct to their own wallet. 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: 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
Firebase payments in Uruguay
Zateway helps Firebase stores and apps 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.
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 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 Firebase merchants 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 Firebase 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.