Visa to Slash International Payment Times with Stablecoin Pilot
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Visa is testing a new method to settle cross-border payments in minutes instead of days. The payments giant has launched a pilot for its Visa Direct platform that allows businesses to use stablecoins like USDC for international transfers.
This model lets corporate clients pre-fund accounts with stablecoins, which Visa treats as immediate settlement, freeing up capital and accelerating access to liquidity.
While recipients get paid in their local currency, the backend settlement is revolutionized. With a limited launch planned by April 2026, this move signals Visa’s commitment to integrating existing stablecoins into its global network, though the company isn’t ruling out its own stablecoin in the future.
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