- Bitget launches “Scan to Pay,” enabling instant USDT payments via QR codes at offline merchants.
- The feature rolls out in Southeast Asia and Latin America using existing local payment networks.
- Bitget says the feature helps users spend stablecoins daily without bank transfers or off-ramping.
Bitget has launched a new “Scan to Pay” feature on Bitget Pay, allowing users to make instant offline payments with USDT by scanning QR codes through the Bitget app.
The feature is initially rolling out across selected markets in Southeast Asia and Latin America. Notably, these regions are where QR-based payments are already widely used, but access to traditional banking services remains uneven.
The company said the system works through existing local payment networks, allowing merchants to accept payments without changing their current infrastructure.
USDT Payments Through QR Codes
According to Bitget, users can set up a payment PIN, scan a merchant’s QR code, and complete transactions instantly. The platform handles the USDT conversion and settlement process in the background. This removes the need for manual crypto off-ramping, bank transfers, or separate currency conversions.
Notably, the payment flow resembles familiar local QR payment systems already common in many emerging markets.
Tether USDT remains one of the most widely used stablecoins globally. Bitget said the feature is intended to help users spend stablecoins in daily transactions instead of holding them only for trading or transfers.
Focus on Emerging Markets
The rollout comes as crypto adoption continues to expand into practical payment use cases beyond trading. Southeast Asia and Latin America have experienced rapid growth in digital asset usage over the past year, driven partly by demand for stable, accessible financial tools. .
Bitget noted that billions of people worldwide remain underbanked despite broad access to mobile payment systems. The company positioned Scan to Pay as a way to bridge the gap between mobile payments and crypto-based financial access.
Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, said QR payments already play a major role in global commerce.
“QR code payments have a strong real life usage with over 2.2 billion people using it globally. There’s no reason why crypto shouldn’t be a part of it.”
Stablecoins Moving Into Everyday Payments
Bitget said the feature could also benefit travelers and cross-border users by providing a consistent payment experience across regions without relying on local banking systems.
For merchants, the company said transactions are settled without exposure to crypto price volatility. No additional hardware or infrastructure upgrades are required.
The launch highlights a growing trend of stablecoins being used for payments, not just crypto trading. As more crypto platforms add payment features, digital assets are slowly becoming everyday spending tools alongside investment assets.
Bitget said the feature is part of its Universal Exchange (UEX) strategy, which brings together trading, tokenized assets, and financial services in one platform.
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