What is USDC?

USDC is a digital dollar, also known as a stablecoin, that’s available 24/7 and can always be exchanged 1:1 for cash. USDC is a faster, safer, and more efficient way to send, spend, and exchange money around the globe.

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Send and Receive Money

USDC is a fast, secure, and cheap way to send and receive money from other countries. With USDC, you can send money to friends and family quickly and easily – anyone with an internet connection can access USDC.

Get Paid Easily

USDC makes it easy to get paid instantly from anywhere. Receiving payments in USDC can help you avoid the delays and high fees associated with traditional payment methods

Protect your Savings

USDC helps you protect your savings from inflation. With USDC, your money is always worth the same as the US dollar, no matter what happens to the value of your local currency.

Access the Financial System

USDC is a convenient way to access financial services, even if you don't have a bank account. With USDC, you can store your money securely, send and receive payments, and invest in crypto. You can also use USDC to pay for things online.

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Always on. Always Open.

USDC transcends borders and banking hours. As a digital dollar with global reach, USDC can be available whenever and wherever you need it. It’s easy to send USDC around the world, pay for goods and services, or save for the future. Anyone with an internet connection can send, receive, and save USDC.

Instant access to your money. All day. Every day.

No more waiting for a money transfer or to withdraw cash. USDC makes the concept of settlement times obsolete with payments that can circle the globe and land in your account as fast as email.

Dollars that make cents

It shouldn’t cost money to use money. Say goodbye to paying high fees to send a money transfer – say hello to a fraction of the cost.

Transparency & Stability

USDC is part of a global ecosystem that spans traditional and crypto payments. Created by Circle, a regulated fintech, USDC is a trusted, widely accepted, and highly liquid digital dollar.
USDC is always redeemable 1:1 for U.S. dollars. USDC reserves are held in the management and custody of leading U.S. financial institutions.
Circle publishes monthly reports, which provide assurance that the amount of USDC reserves is greater than or equal to the amount in circulation each month.

Financial Literacy Tour Event Schedule

Country
Date
Location
Ghana
3rd, June 2023
AH Hotel, Accra, Ghana
Botswana
3rd, June 2023
Sunshine Conference Centre, Gaborone, Botswana
Nigeria
8th, June 2023
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Owerri, Imo State - Nigeria
Kenya
8th, June 2023
Verona Hotel, Thika Road, Nairobi
Kenya
15th & 16th, June 2023
Kabarak University, Nakuru
Nigeria
13th, July 2023
Management Science Hall, UNIABUJA, Abuja
Ghana
14th, July 2023
Republic Hall, KNUST, Accra rd, Kumasi, Ghana

Frequently Asked Questions

Is USDC a cryptocurrency?
How can I trust that USDC will always be redeemable 1:1 or US dollars?
How is USDC different from a CBDC (central bank digital currency)?