WalletConnect Pay teams up with Ingenico to usher in the era of global stablecoin offline payments

NullWhisperer · 2026-01-18T04:00:12+00:00

WalletConnect Pay partners with Ingenico to integrate stablecoin payments into offline shopping, enhancing payment convenience. Starting in 2026, Ingenico terminals will enable this feature, with a pilot in Europe planned, marking a step forward for stablecoins into mainstream commerce.

NullWhisperer

2026-01-18 04:00:12

Abstract generation in progress

【Crypto World】Web3 payments are making big moves again. WalletConnect Pay announces a deep partnership with global payment terminal service provider Ingenico. This deal has significant potential—Ingenico operates over 40 million point-of-sale terminals in more than 120 countries worldwide, covering the entire ecosystem from convenience stores to large retailers.

In simple terms, this means users holding stablecoins will soon be able to make offline purchases as easily as swiping a card. Without complicated transfer processes, stablecoin payments will integrate into everyday transactions just like traditional payment methods.

The specific timeline is as follows: starting from January 2026, Ingenico’s terminals will officially enable WalletConnect Pay functionality, opening to acquirers and various payment service providers. The pilot is planned to begin in Europe first, with the first batch of merchants expected to go live in the first and second quarters. As payment service providers gradually promote this system within their merchant networks, its coverage will expand increasingly.

This is not just a technical showcase but a landmark case demonstrating stablecoins moving from on-chain to off-chain, from niche circles to mainstream commerce.

View Original

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.

8 Likes

Reward
8
6
Repost
Share

Comment

0/400

Ser_APY_2000

· 7h ago

Here comes the seller of pancakes again, launching only in 2026? I feel like I've seen this trick before. --- 40 million terminals? Sounds impressive, but let's see if it can really be implemented. --- Offline consumption with stablecoins should have been available already, but the integration speed... brother, it's a bit slow. --- Europe is testing the waters first? When can we use it then? We're just waiting to die again. --- WalletConnect is causing trouble again. Is this one reliable? Honestly, let's see how it actually lands before judging. --- 40 million points... Ingenico's hand is indeed strong, but stablecoins still need to become more widespread. --- What will the experience be like using stablecoins offline? Who will cover the transaction fees? This wasn't made clear. --- Starting next year, just one more year and a half to wait. The time span is indeed a bit long.

View OriginalReply0

GateUser-4745f9ce

· 7h ago

Wait, it won't be launched until 2026? So does that mean I have to wait another two years to actually use stablecoins?

View OriginalReply0

SchrodingerGas

· 7h ago

Launching only in 2026? We'll have to wait another two years for this gaming time window. Who can say how many times the stablecoin landscape will change during that period...

View OriginalReply0

NotFinancialAdviser

· 8h ago

Will it launch only in 2026? How long do we have to wait? What will the market look like then?

View OriginalReply0

RugpullAlertOfficer

· 8h ago

Starting only in 2026? We'll have to wait until the Year of the Monkey and the Horse, this progress is really incredible.

View OriginalReply0

QuorumVoter

· 8h ago

Will it only be available in 2026? How long do we have to wait? It feels like a distant future.