Stripe has announced the launch of a new feature that allows subscription fees to be charged in stablecoins. At this stage, the service only supports the USDC token on the Polygon and Base networks, and this option is available only for clients in the United States.
This is reported by Business • Media
Benefits for AI Companies
Stripe primarily targets businesses that regularly charge subscription fees from their users, among which a significant portion consists of firms operating in the field of artificial intelligence. This monetization model accounts for about 30% of Stripe’s user base. According to the company, the top 20 clients in the AI sector generate up to 60% of their revenue from abroad.
By implementing payments in stablecoins, businesses gain the opportunity to reduce transaction costs and accelerate payment processing. Stripe emphasizes that this will help attract new advanced users and expand the audience, particularly among those who do not have access to traditional payment methods.
Technical Details of Stripe’s Implementation
Currently, the feature is available only to American clients and allows them to accept payments in USDC through the Polygon and Base networks. Stripe supports up to 400 different cryptocurrency wallets, and thanks to its own smart contract, it is sufficient to sign a transaction once to link the address. After that, Stripe automatically converts the received funds into fiat currency for its clients.
Subscription management is conducted through a single Stripe dashboard, which is compatible with Stripe Billing and Optimized Checkout Suite services. The new option is already available in the payment methods list for eligible clients.
“We are incredibly excited about the launch of subscription payments in stablecoins through Stripe. Payments in stablecoins help us reduce transaction costs worldwide, attract more advanced users, and reach those who do not have access to other payment methods,” commented Alex Mashrabov, CEO of Higgsfield, one of Stripe’s clients.
In early May 2025, Stripe had already implemented support for stablecoin accounts in the form of Stablecoin Financial Accounts, marking another step towards integrating cryptocurrency tools into its ecosystem.