WooCommerce
How to Accept USDC Payments on WooCommerce
Add USDC and USDT to your WooCommerce store alongside credit cards and bank payments (ACH), through one integration and one dashboard. Native plugin, one-click connect with no API keys, and native QuickBooks sync.
USDC and USDT on Ethereum, Base, Polygon and Arbitrum · Cards and ACH too · No API keys
Stablecoins
USDC and USDT
Networks
Ethereum, Base, Polygon, Arbitrum
Also accepts
Cards and bank payments (ACH)
Integration
Native plugin, one-click connect, no API keys
Checkout
Secure hosted checkout; classic and blocks
Accounting
Native QuickBooks Online sync
USDC is a dollar-pegged stablecoin, designed to maintain a value of one US dollar. Accepting it on your WooCommerce store lets customers pay you in a stable digital dollar that settles in minutes, which can make it easier to sell to customers who prefer to pay that way.
SaturnShift adds USDC to WooCommerce through a native plugin, and it does something most crypto plugins do not: it lets you offer USDC and USDT alongside credit cards and bank payments (ACH) through a single integration and one dashboard. Your payments can also sync straight into QuickBooks. You add stablecoin acceptance without running a separate crypto gateway.
Why accept USDC on WooCommerce
A stable digital dollar
USDC is designed to maintain a value of one US dollar, so it generally avoids the price swings associated with more volatile cryptocurrencies.
Fast settlement
Stablecoin payments clear on-chain in minutes rather than waiting on traditional bank settlement windows.
Wider reach
Customers who prefer to pay in dollars from outside your usual banking rails can check out, which can help with some cross-border sales.
No chargebacks
Stablecoin payments are final once they settle, so those transactions carry no chargebacks. Card payments still follow normal dispute rules.
The three ways to accept USDC on WooCommerce
There is more than one model for taking USDC, and they are not the same. It helps to know which one you are actually buying.
A crypto-only gateway
These plugins let customers pay in USDC and other coins, and you receive crypto. They usually only handle crypto, so your cards keep running through a separate processor, with a separate dashboard and separate reconciliation.
Card-to-crypto conversion
Some tools take a card payment and convert it, so the customer pays by card and you receive a stablecoin, or the reverse. This ties one payment method to a conversion step rather than letting each method stand on its own.
A unified payments platform
Cards, bank payments, and stablecoins are managed together in one place. This model adds USDC without creating a second payment system to operate, because every payment, refund, and payout lives in one dashboard. It is the model SaturnShift is built on.
What to look for in a WooCommerce USDC solution
- Which stablecoins and networks it supports. USDC on a single chain is more limiting than USDC and USDT across several networks.
- Whether it also handles your cards and bank payments, or forces you to keep a separate processor.
- How refunds work, since many crypto plugins cannot refund cleanly.
- Whether payments reconcile into your accounting, or leave you matching transactions by hand.
- The exact fees, including anything charged on top of network costs.
- How you connect it. Copying API keys and configuring wallets requires more manual setup than a one-click connection.
How to accept USDC on WooCommerce with SaturnShift
No code or API keys required.
Install the SaturnShift plugin
In WordPress admin, go to Plugins, Add New, search for SaturnShift, and install the official plugin. WooCommerce must be active.
Connect in one click
In WooCommerce, Settings, Payments, SaturnShift, click Connect and approve. Create a free account if you do not have one. There are no API keys to copy.
Choose your payment methods
Enable USDC and USDT, and optionally cards and bank payments (ACH). Whatever you enable is offered when customers check out.
Customers pay on a secure hosted checkout
At checkout, a customer selects SaturnShift and places the order, then completes payment on SaturnShift’s secure hosted checkout by card, bank, or stablecoin. They return to your order confirmation page, and the order updates automatically.
Which stablecoins and networks are supported
SaturnShift accepts USDC and USDT on Ethereum, Base, Polygon and Arbitrum. Customers pay from the network they already use, all through the same WooCommerce integration.
USDC
Stablecoin
USDT
Stablecoin
Cards
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
ACH
US bank transfers
You do not have to choose between cards and USDC
Adding USDC to your store does not mean giving up cards, and it does not mean running two systems. SaturnShift appears at your WooCommerce checkout as a single option that covers cards, bank payments, and stablecoins.
When a customer selects it and places the order, they are taken to a secure hosted checkout where they choose how to pay. You offer all three methods through one integration, and manage every payment, refund, and payout from one dashboard.
Keep your books reconciled with QuickBooks
Accepting a new payment method is only half the job. The other half is getting it into your accounting. SaturnShift includes a native QuickBooks Online integration, so invoices and customers stay in sync and payments post back for reconciliation automatically.
Instead of exporting spreadsheets and matching stablecoin transactions by hand, your books stay current across cards, bank payments, and USDC alike. See how payments, fees and refunds reconcile in QuickBooks, the QuickBooks integration and the WooCommerce plugin for more.
More than a checkout
SaturnShift is a full payments platform, so the same account you use to add USDC to WooCommerce also covers the rest of your payments.
Invoices & payment links
Send invoices, payment links, QR codes and Text to Pay, all payable by card, bank, or stablecoin.
Refunds & reporting
Refund card and stablecoin orders, and see every transaction, payout and settlement in one dashboard.
Developer API
Build on the partner API and webhooks. See the developer guide for details.
Building your own integration? See the developer guide.
Pricing
Two plans, both with a 7-day free trial.
Crypto Suite
$49 / month
Stablecoin (USDC and USDT) acceptance, invoicing, payment links, and checkout.
Full Suite
$69 / month
Adds credit and debit cards and bank payments (ACH), with the complete toolset.
Per-transaction platform fees: crypto 0.75% + $0.10, cards 0.15% + $0.10, bank 0.05% + $0.10. See the pricing page for full details.
Frequently asked questions
Do my customers need crypto knowledge to pay with USDC?
No. Customers who want to pay in USDC or USDT do so from their own wallet, and everyone else can pay by card or bank. The hosted checkout guides each customer through their chosen method.
Which stablecoins and networks are supported?
USDC and USDT, on Ethereum, Base, Polygon, and Arbitrum.
Can I accept cards and USDC on the same WooCommerce store?
Yes. SaturnShift covers cards, bank payments (ACH), USDC, and USDT through a single option at your WooCommerce checkout. Customers choose their method on the secure hosted checkout after they place the order.
Do I need API keys or a crypto wallet to set it up?
No. Connecting uses a one-click approval, with no API keys to copy, and no wallet for you to configure to start accepting payments.
Are there chargebacks on USDC payments?
No. Stablecoin payments are final once they settle, so those transactions carry no chargebacks. Card payments still follow normal card dispute rules.
Can I refund a USDC payment?
Yes. You can refund card and stablecoin orders directly from WooCommerce or from your SaturnShift dashboard.
Does it work with the WooCommerce block checkout?
Yes. The plugin supports both the classic checkout and the Cart and Checkout blocks, and is compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS).
How do USDC payments show up in my accounting or QuickBooks?
SaturnShift includes native QuickBooks Online sync, so invoices, customers, and payments post back automatically for reconciliation across every method, including USDC.
Can I also accept USDT?
Yes. USDT is supported alongside USDC on the same four networks.
What does it cost, and is there a free trial?
Plans are $49 per month (Crypto Suite) and $69 per month (Full Suite), both with a 7-day free trial. Per-transaction platform fees are 0.75% + $0.10 on crypto, 0.15% + $0.10 on cards, and 0.05% + $0.10 on bank payments.
Add USDC to your WooCommerce store
Accept USDC and USDT alongside cards and bank payments, from one platform. Native plugin, one-click connect, no API keys.