Ingenico has launched a digital currency acceptance solution that enables stablecoin payments at physical checkouts. The integration with WalletConnect Pay allows merchants to accept stablecoins directly at the point of sale. USDC can be used across multiple blockchain networks including Polygon, Base, Arbitrum and Ethereum Mainnet, with plans to add more EVM-compatible chains. Transactions are executed on-chain, moving funds directly from the customer’s WalletConnect-compatible wallet to the merchant’s payment provider.
The solution will be available to acquirers and payment service providers from January 2026. Stablecoins are gaining traction as settlement and payment instruments, particularly for cross-border and digital-native use cases, due to their price stability and faster settlement.
WalletConnect notes integration with more than 700 wallets and over $400 billion in network volume this year, including hundreds of billions in stablecoin transactions annually. WalletConnect CEO Jess Houlgrave said, “Stablecoins have become an important payment instrument for moving value quickly and efficiently.” “By working with Ingenico, we’re extending stablecoin payments into real-world retail environments in a way that is practical, familiar and easy for both merchants and consumers.” The launch underscores a broader industry push to modernise in-store payments and reduce reliance on legacy card infrastructure as payment providers explore embedding digital assets into conventional commerce workflows.
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