Send USDC across the world. Or the table.
Make secure, real-time transfers with regulated1 digital dollars.
The stablecoin that goes the distance
Near-instant
Eliminate the delays of traditional banking by sending USDC.
Global
Transfer digital dollars across borders quickly and easily.
24/7
Send USDC anytime in over 180 countries — day or night.
Secure
USDC is built on blockchain, leveraging cryptography to ensure tamper-resistant transactions.
Low-cost
Send for fractions of a penny, no matter how far your digital dollars go.
Digital dollars are ready to send
Cross-border remittances
Quickly transfer funds across borders to anyone with or without a bank account, bypassing the exorbitant fees and delays associated with traditional banking.
Peer-to-peer transfers
Split a bill, pay a friend back for a movie ticket, send some digital birthday cash, and so much more by transferring USDC directly to friends and family.
Humanitarian aid & donations
Provide immediate global support with USDC, ensuring your contributions go directly to those most in need exactly when they need it most.
Move USDC with confidence
Set up a digital wallet
Create an account with a centralized exchange or open a non-custodial digital wallet that supports USDC.
Get USDC
Purchase USDC on an exchange by using fiat currency or other cryptocurrencies.
Send USDC
Transfer your desired amount of USDC to the recipient’s wallet address.
Ready. Set. Send.
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FAQs
Yes, sending USDC typically incurs network (transaction) fees, also known as gas fees. The fee amount varies depending on the blockchain network and current network congestion. Some networks offer lower fees than others.
Transaction times vary by network, but generally sending USDC takes just a few seconds or up to a few minutes, depending on the network’s level of congestion at the time of your transaction.
Yes, you can transfer USDC across blockchains using either:
- Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP): Enables native USDC transfers between supported networks by burning USDC on the source chain and minting it on the destination chain (e.g., between Ethereum and Avalanche).
- Third-party bridges: Use bridges to move USDC to other blockchains, resulting in bridged USDC tokens.
Always use trusted services and verify addresses to prevent loss of funds.
No, a bank account is not required to send USDC. You can acquire and send USDC using cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet services without linking a traditional bank account, though some platforms may offer fiat currency services that require one.
USDC transactions are recorded on public blockchains, meaning transaction details like wallet addresses and amounts are visible. However, personal identities are not directly linked to wallet addresses unless revealed by the user.
Limits may be imposed by the service provider (e.g., exchanges, wallets) based on their policies and regulatory requirements. Check with your specific provider for any applicable limits.
Sending USDC is designed to be low-cost when compared to traditional financial services. However, there are some small fees associated with making transactions on blockchain networks.
- Network Fees (Gas Fees): Charged by the blockchain network for processing the transaction.
- Service Fees: Some wallets or exchanges may charge additional fees.
- Exchange Fees: If purchasing or converting USDC, exchange platforms may have fees.
No, the recipient must have a compatible digital wallet to receive USDC.
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1USDC is issued by regulated entities of Circle. A list of Circle’s regulatory authorizations can be found here.