Shopify crypto payments in Panama
Accept USDT & USDC through Shopify for customers in Panama (PAB).
With local pricing already in dollars, USDC settlement removes the FX question from cross-border invoices entirely. Integrate Zateway with Shopify. Add a Pay with Crypto button and settle USDT/USDC to your wallet. Non-custodial USDT & USDC on Polygon, Solana, Base, BSC, Arbitrum, Optimism.
- Shopify + Zateway checkout
- Non-custodial USDT & USDC settlement
- Flat 1% fee — no monthly plan
- 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
Shopify payments in Panama
Zateway helps Shopify stores and apps 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.
Connect Shopify to Zateway
1. Create a Zateway account and copy your API key. 2. Connect your self-custody wallet address for Shopify settlements. 3. Create a payment session via API, plugin, or payment link for Shopify. 4. Redirect customers to hosted checkout or embed the widget in Shopify. 5. Verify HMAC-signed webhooks and fulfill the order in Shopify.
Integration tip
POST https://zateway.com/api/v1/sessions with x-api-key — then open checkoutUrl from Shopify.
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 Shopify merchants 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 Shopify 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.