Recurring payments, now powered by stablecoins
With Stripe Connect+, ThriveCart supports subscription payments in stablecoins (USDC) – unlocking faster, lower-cost, and globally accessible transactions for businesses that rely on recurring revenue.
This feature allows your customers to pay for subscriptions directly from their crypto wallets while you continue to receive payouts in fiat currency, combining the flexibility of crypto payments with the simplicity of traditional accounting.
How It Works
- Customer checkout
- Shoppers subscribe using supported crypto wallets (over 400 compatible options).
- Payments are processed in USDC over Base or Polygon blockchains.
- Automatic settlement
- Stripe converts incoming USDC payments and settles funds directly in fiat currency in your Stripe Dashboard.
- No manual conversions or additional tools are needed.
- Unified management
- You can view, manage, and report on both fiat and stablecoin subscriptions together within Stripe.
- All your recurring payments remain visible in one place for easy tracking and reconciliation.
Why It Matters
- Faster global payments with near-instant settlement.
- Lower transaction costs than traditional cross-border methods.
- Access to new, crypto-savvy customers in global markets.
- Seamless management alongside your existing Stripe subscriptions.
Availability
This feature is currently available in private preview for US-based Stripe Connect+ merchants and will expand to additional regions soon.
To enable stablecoin-based subscriptions:
- Go to your Stripe Dashboard → Payment Methods.
- Request access to the stablecoin payments preview.
For more information, see Stripe’s announcement.