Worldpay Plans to Start Offering Disbursements in USDC

Worldpay plans to start offering disbursements in USDC, a move expected to lead to a broader adoption of stablecoins as core commercial payment rails.

Worldpay, the payment processing platform, is set to start offering disbursements in USDC, a move expected to lead to a broader adoption of stablecoins as core commercial payment rails.

The crypto platform’s new capability will allow clients in the U.S. and Europe to pay out funds in USDC, the dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Circle. The expansion is powered by crypto infrastructure provider BVNK and backend connectivity from Fireblocks.

Regulatory Gaps Remain Despite Uptake

Businesses using Worldpay, including gig economy platforms and digital marketplaces, will now be able to issue stablecoin payouts alongside 135 traditional currencies.

Stablecoins are pegged to fiat currencies and designed to hold a stable value. They’ve gained momentum as businesses look for faster, cheaper alternatives to traditional remittance networks.

The recent uptick in stablecoin infrastructure, including Stripe’s $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, has intensified competition among major payment firms, Bloomberg reported.

“We're bridging worlds here: Worldpay's vast merchant network and fiat capabilities with BVNK's embedded wallets and stablecoin infrastructure. Looking forward to working closely with the Worldpay team to bring this to market in H2,” Jesse Hemson-Struthers, the CEO of BVNK, commented.

This isn’t Worldpay’s first step into crypto payments. In 2022, it began offering USDC settlements to merchants in selected regions. Still, the company acknowledges that regulation and data compliance remain critical challenges to broader adoption.

Stablecoin Infrastructure Gains Traction

For now, Worldpay's addition of USDC positions it as part of a growing shift toward integrating blockchain-based assets into the fabric of financial services.

The firm reportedly processed nearly $2.5 trillion in transactions last year, and its pending acquisition by Global Payments, expected to close in 2026, could accelerate further integration of digital assets.

As stablecoins continue to evolve from niche instruments to operational tools for global businesses, traditional processors like Worldpay may play a decisive role in shaping the next phase of digital payments.