$USDC The accounts will support USDC and USDB, a newer stablecoin issued by Bridge, a lending platform for stablecoins that Stripe acquired earlier this year.

These multi-currency accounts allow users to hold GBP, EUR, and USD funds. By offering a more secure way to store value, the financial services firm enables businesses—especially those in regions with fragile banking infrastructure—to transact more easily globally.

Stripe expands its role to become a global financial network

Stripe built its reputation by helping online businesses accept credit card payments, but this new offering signals a significant evolution in its vision. With the introduction of stablecoin accounts, the firm emphasizes that it’s no longer just a payment processor—it’s laying the foundation for a seamless, borderless global financial system.

This launch comes at a time when stablecoins are increasingly seen as a store of value and a medium of exchange, especially in regions without critical financial and communication infrastructure.

This transition puts Stripe in a digital financial ecosystem where companies can not only take payments but also hold money, make vendor payments, manage treasury operations, and now, do it all with fiat and crypto assets.