CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid has broadened its payment infrastructure by integrating Polygon, adding support for POL and USDC payments on one of the most widely used EVM-compatible networks. The update gives merchants additional options for routing crypto transactions while keeping their existing payment flows intact.
As part of the rollout, businesses using CryptoProcessing can now accept and process payments in USDC on Polygon, as well as POL, the native asset of the Polygon ecosystem. This expansion strengthens the platform’s EVM coverage and is designed for merchants who prioritise speed, predictable fees, and access to deep liquidity.
Alexey Tulia, Chief Technology Officer at CoinsPaid, highlighted why Polygon was a natural next step for the gateway’s infrastructure expansion:
“Polygon offers fast confirmations, low and predictable transaction costs, and well-established stablecoin liquidity for payment use cases. From a technical standpoint, it’s a mature option for merchants processing high transaction volumes and integrates cleanly with existing EVM-based payment flows.”
Polygon as an additional EVM network for payments
Polygon is one of the most adopted EVM blockchains globally and consistently ranks among the top networks by user activity and transaction count. Because it is account-based and EVM-compatible, it interacts smoothly with existing Ethereum tooling, smart contracts, and infrastructure.
For merchants already accepting crypto through other EVM networks, onboarding Polygon does not require reshaping core business logic or redesigning operational processes. The same architecture used for Ethereum or other EVM chains can typically be extended to Polygon with minimal changes. This makes it especially attractive for payment gateways and merchants that aim to support multiple networks without multiplying technical complexity.
The addition of Polygon to CryptoProcessing’s infrastructure allows businesses to intelligently route transactions based on their own priorities: lower fees, faster confirmation times, or access to specific assets. Instead of overhauling their payment systems, merchants can simply activate another network within their existing setup.
Stablecoin payments with USDC on Polygon
A key element of the integration is the support for USDC on Polygon. USDC is one of the most widely used dollar-pegged stablecoins and is a common settlement asset for both retail and business payments. On Polygon, USDC benefits from a network optimised for high throughput and low transaction costs.
For merchants, this combination matters in several scenarios:
– High-frequency transactions: Businesses that handle a large number of low- to mid-value purchases, such as online services or digital goods, can keep network fees small and predictable.
– Recurring billing: Subscription-based products and services can use USDC on Polygon to reduce the cost overhead of repeated charges.
– Cross-border payments: Stablecoins are often used for international settlements. Running those payments over Polygon can shorten settlement times and make fee structures more transparent for both sides of the transaction.
By supporting USDC on Polygon, CryptoProcessing enables companies to bill and settle in a currency-aligned asset while reducing exposure to crypto volatility, all within a network tuned for payment use cases rather than speculative trading alone.
POL support for ecosystem-native payments
In parallel with stablecoin support, CryptoProcessing has added payment capabilities in POL, the native token of the Polygon ecosystem. This is particularly relevant for businesses that are already part of Polygon’s DeFi, gaming, or Web3 application landscape, or that frequently interact with partners and customers using POL.
Accepting POL directly can:
– Simplify payments for users who primarily hold assets within the Polygon ecosystem.
– Reduce the need for immediate conversion to other assets, especially for businesses that also spend or invest within Polygon-based protocols.
– Improve user experience for dApps, NFT platforms, and gaming projects that already denominate in POL or use it as a primary in-app asset.
For these types of companies, POL payments become part of a broader on-chain economic loop rather than a one-off transaction that must be instantly converted into fiat or another cryptocurrency.
Consistent processing setup with expanded flexibility
One of the core design principles behind the integration is flexibility without fragmentation. CryptoProcessing’s infrastructure allows businesses to plug Polygon into their existing payment flows, preserving the same operational model while reaching a wider network set.
From the merchant’s point of view:
– The overall payment flow remains familiar: payment initiation, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation follow the same logic.
– The added choice of network gives them room to optimise based on transaction size, volume, and customer geography.
– They can experiment with Polygon alongside other supported networks without committing to a complex rebuild.
This approach is particularly important for enterprises scaling crypto payments globally. They can support higher transaction volumes by spreading load across multiple networks, while still managing everything through a single gateway interface.
Why Polygon matters for merchants
Polygon’s appeal for payment scenarios can be distilled into a few practical advantages:
1. Speed: Transactions generally confirm more quickly than on congested base-layer networks, improving checkout experience and reducing waiting times.
2. Cost predictability: Fees are both lower and more stable than on many mainnets, making it easier to forecast processing costs and maintain margins.
3. EVM compatibility: Existing Ethereum-based tools, smart contracts, and auditing practices can be re-used, which lowers development risk.
4. Liquidity: Polygon hosts a mature DeFi ecosystem with active stablecoin usage, improving the ease of conversion and settlement.
For merchants, this means they can offer customers a smoother payment process while keeping backend operations efficient and manageable.
Use cases: who benefits most from the integration
Different types of businesses can derive particular value from Polygon support via CryptoProcessing:
– E-commerce and digital marketplaces: Low and predictable fees help maintain profitability on smaller ticket items, while faster confirmations reduce cart abandonment.
– SaaS and subscription services: Recurring payments in USDC on Polygon can keep the cost of billing infrastructure under control.
– Web3-native projects: dApps, NFT platforms, and GameFi projects based on Polygon can accept POL and USDC directly, keeping users on the same network for both usage and payments.
– Cross-border service providers: International freelancers, agencies, and B2B providers can use USDC on Polygon for near-instant invoicing and settlement without relying on expensive traditional rails.
By combining these capabilities in a single gateway, CryptoProcessing aims to position itself as an all-in-one solution for businesses that want to bridge between Web2 commerce and Web3 infrastructure.
Technical perspective: integration into existing EVM flows
On the technical side, integrating Polygon into an already EVM-focused stack is relatively straightforward. Smart contracts can often be redeployed with minimal or no changes, and the same wallets, monitoring tools, and security practices can be mirrored across networks.
For merchants using CryptoProcessing, most of this complexity is abstracted away:
– Address management, transaction tracking, and reconciliation are handled within the gateway.
– Risk controls, such as transaction monitoring and automated alerts, extend to Polygon in the same way they apply to other supported chains.
– Developers can rely on familiar EVM conventions rather than learning an entirely new programming model.
This makes Polygon a low-friction addition for merchants who want to broaden network support without overextending their technical teams.
Scaling capacity and handling high transaction volumes
The introduction of Polygon is also a capacity play. As crypto payments gain traction, bottlenecks on single networks can lead to higher fees and degraded user experiences. Supporting multiple EVM chains, including Polygon, allows transaction loads to be distributed more evenly.
CryptoProcessing’s approach is to maintain a unified processing experience while giving merchants the ability to:
– Direct specific transaction types (e.g., microtransactions, recurring payments) to networks best suited for them.
– Mitigate volatility in network fees by having alternative routes ready.
– Maintain operational continuity even when one network experiences congestion or temporary issues.
This is particularly important for businesses that rely on crypto payments as a core revenue channel and cannot afford outages or unpredictable spikes in processing costs.
About CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid
CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid is positioned as one of Europe’s leading crypto payment gateways, serving businesses around the world that want to accept and manage cryptocurrency payments. The platform focuses on delivering:
– Security: Strong security practices to protect funds and transaction data.
– Compliance: Processes and controls designed to align with applicable regulations in key jurisdictions.
– Speed and reliability: A high-performance infrastructure intended to support near-instant processing and consistent uptime.
The service enables merchants to accept a variety of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, convert them as needed, and integrate these flows into everyday business operations such as invoicing, billing, and payroll.
According to the company, more than 30 million transactions are processed through its systems each year. This transaction volume, combined with its focus on robustness and reliability, has helped establish CryptoProcessing as a trusted option for companies integrating digital assets into their payment stack.
What the Polygon integration means for the future
The addition of Polygon is part of a broader strategy to deepen EVM network coverage and keep pace with evolving merchant needs. As crypto payments mature, businesses increasingly expect:
– Multi-network support rather than dependence on a single chain.
– Access to popular stablecoins on efficient networks.
– Native asset support for major ecosystems such as Polygon.
– Infrastructure that can scale without repeated architectural overhauls.
By supporting POL and USDC on Polygon, CryptoProcessing is aligning its roadmap with these expectations and positioning itself to add further EVM-compatible networks or features as demand grows.
How merchants can think about adopting Polygon payments
For businesses considering whether to enable Polygon via CryptoProcessing, a few practical questions can guide the decision:
– Do a significant portion of your customers already use Polygon-based wallets or dApps?
– Are rising or volatile transaction fees on other networks affecting your margins?
– Do you rely heavily on stablecoin settlements, particularly for cross-border flows?
– Are you exploring Web3-native business models that might benefit from POL or Polygon-native assets?
If the answer to any of these is yes, enabling Polygon may reduce costs, improve user experience, and open up access to new customer segments that prefer or require Polygon-based payments.
Disclaimer
All information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Each business or individual should independently evaluate any product, service, or asset and conduct their own due diligence before making decisions related to cryptocurrency usage, investments, or integrations.