Stripe has introduced stablecoin subscription payments using USDC on Base and Polygon, initially available for U.S.-based businesses. Jennifer Lee of Stripe announced the launch through the company's blog.
This initiative enables reduced global payment costs and attracts tech-forward users, potentially boosting USDC adoption and transaction volumes, especially among businesses seeking alternative payment methods.
Stripe has announced a new initiative, rolling out stablecoin payments for subscriptions available on the Base and Polygon blockchains, backed by USDC. This private preview is being made available specifically to U.S.-based businesses.
Leading the project is Jennifer Lee, Product Lead for Crypto Payments at Stripe, who announced the feature aimed at reducing cross‑border payment costs and reaching tech‑forward users. She stated, “We’re incredibly excited about rolling out stablecoin subscription payments with Stripe. Stablecoin payments help us reduce our cost of revenue for payments from all around the globe, attract more tech‑forward users, and reach folks who don’t have access to other payment methods.”
The introduction of stablecoin payments is expected to create significant impacts on global payment dynamics. Businesses may see reduced overhead costs while attracting users without access to traditional payment systems.
This move signifies an important shift in how stablecoins like USDC are integrated into subscription services, potentially affecting transaction costs and user accessibility.
Stripe previously introduced stablecoin payments for one‑time transactions, laying groundwork for broader usage. Businesses and developers can now leverage recurring payment functionalities via smart contracts on these blockchains.
The launch could lead to broader adoption of USDC, as well as increase transaction volumes on supported blockchains. The influence may also extend to Ethereum and other networks that integrate similar financial products.