Ingenico and WalletConnect Enable Stablecoin Payments on POS Terminals Globally

Ingenico Partners with WalletConnect Pay for Stablecoin Payments

Ingenico has teamed up with WalletConnect Pay to enable stablecoin payments on its POS terminals, integrating digital currencies into mainstream retail.
The partnership connects Ingenico’s merchant network with WalletConnect's payment rails, allowing customers to pay using stablecoins like USDC.
The rollout will initially support USDC across networks such as Polygon, Base, Arbitrum, and Ethereum.
Use cases include retail, hospitality, transportation, fuel, parking, vending, and self-service environments. Ingenico has tens of millions of devices globally backed by numerous payment apps.

WalletConnect Pay Integration

Consumers can use Web3 wallets like MetaMask and Trust to make payments directly on-chain, bypassing traditional card networks.
WalletConnect supports over 700 wallets and processed $400 billion in volume last year, with stablecoins playing a significant role.
Stablecoins are positioned as efficient tools for value transfer, enhancing everyday retail payments.
Integration for acquirers and PSPs is expected by January 2026.

Ingenico, a veteran in payment acceptance, operates in multiple countries and holds a significant share of the global POS terminal market.
This collaboration marks another step in Ingenico's engagement with the crypto industry, following partnerships with Binance and Crypto.com.
The trend towards stablecoins aligns with increased crypto adoption for daily transactions, bridging the gap between digital assets and traditional card payments.