Yes, Stripe now accepts stablecoins, expanding its crypto payment infrastructure with a feature called "Pay with Crypto." As of May 2025. US-based businesses can accept stablecoin payments that settle as USD directly into their Stripe accounts.
Here's how Stripe integrates stablecoins, what tokens it supports, and how businesses can use it.
What Stablecoins and Networks Does Stripe Support?
Stripe currently supports:
USDC on Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon
USDP on Ethereum and Solana
Transactions are processed with a 1.5% fee, and funds are instantly converted to fiat for merchant settlement.
How Can Merchants Integrate Stablecoin Payments?
Stripe offers multiple integration paths:
Stripe Checkout: A prebuilt, hosted payment page for rapid integration
Stripe Elements: Customizable UI components for seamless checkout flows
Payment Intents API: For businesses needing full control and advanced features
Customers are directed to a secure crypto payment page hosted by crypto.link.com, where they connect their wallet and authorize the payment.
What Are the Global Access Rules?
Merchants: Currently limited to US-based businesses
Customers: Can be located globally, except in sanctioned countries
Stripe is reviewing applications to expand stablecoin acceptance to more countries and industries.
What Else Has Stripe Launched?
In May 2025. Stripe also introduced Stablecoin Financial Accounts, enabling businesses in 101 countries to:
Hold balances in USDC and USDB
Send and receive payments in crypto or fiat
Manage global finances with on-chain and off-chain options
Conclusion
Stripe's adoption of stablecoins offers a modern payment solution for businesses seeking speed, transparency, and global accessibility. As Stripe expands its crypto services, stablecoins are poised to become a core feature of its ecosystem.
