Meta Opens USDC Payouts for Creators in Colombia and the Philippines

Highlights:

• Meta now pays select creators in Colombia and the Philippines using USDC stablecoins directly.
• Creators can receive crypto payouts through Polygon or Solana into supported wallets like MetaMask or Phantom.
• Meta plans to expand stablecoin creator payments to over 160 markets globally by year’s end.

Meta has started offering USDC stablecoin payouts to eligible creators through the Polygon and Solana blockchain networks. The company confirmed this update in its official Business Help Center documentation, noting the feature is currently live for select creators in Colombia and the Philippines. Creators who qualify can now receive earnings directly into compatible crypto wallets that support USDC on either network.

Meanwhile, Polygon Labs confirmed the update on Wednesday. It said Polygon is one of the two supported networks in this rollout.

The future of marketplace commerce is on Polygon.@Meta launched stablecoin payouts for creators on the Polygon Chain.

Live in Colombia and the Philippines, with 160+ markets coming, users now get faster settlement with USDC while gaining access to dollar denominated assets. pic.twitter.com/hjodzNpuyU

— Polygon | POL (@0xPolygon) April 29, 2026

The rollout focuses on creator payments. This is an area where international transfers can often be slow or costly. Many creators earn money from global platforms. However, receiving payments across borders can involve delays, bank fees, or limited access to payment services.

Stablecoins offer another option because they can move across blockchain networks. Also, they usually keep their value close to the U.S. dollar. For creators in markets where dollar access is useful, USDC payouts may offer more flexibility. However, users still need supported wallets and local services if they want to convert USDC into their local currency.

Polygon Labs said creators who receive USDC on Polygon can use supported wallets and exchanges to convert their funds into local currency, where available. It also said Polygon offers off-ramps in more than 150 countries. Meanwhile, Meta expects to expand access to stablecoin payouts to more than 160 markets by the end of the year via Stripe.

How Meta Creators Can Set Up USDC Payouts

Creators who want to receive USDC payouts must first have a compatible crypto wallet. Meta lists several supported options, including Phantom, Binance, MetaMask, Bybit, GCash (GCrypto), Coins.ph, Brave Wallet, Bitso, Kraken, and Exodus.

Users should download or sign up for one of these wallets. Then, they should make sure the wallet can receive USDC on Polygon or Solana. After setting up the wallet, eligible creators will see a notification in the Facebook app. This notification will ask them to enter their USDC wallet address.

However, users must double-check the wallet address and selected network. Both details must match the wallet app exactly. If funds are sent to the wrong address or unsupported network, they may be lost permanently. Crypto transactions usually cannot be reversed or refunded.

Once the wallet is connected, future payouts will be sent automatically in USDC. Creators can hold the stablecoin in their wallet. They can also transfer it to a local exchange and convert it into their national currency. Meta does not handle currency conversion. So, users should check their wallet or exchange provider for fees and withdrawal steps.

Polygon Sees Bigger Role in Payments

Polygon presented the Meta rollout as part of a wider move toward stablecoin payments. The network said it processed about 54% of global USDC transfers earlier in April. It also handled about 35% of all USDC transactions across blockchain networks.

Polygon also said transaction fees on its network remain well below $0.01. This can help with small and medium-sized payouts. The rollout is still in its early stage, and Meta has not made it available worldwide. However, the company’s support for USDC payouts through Polygon and Solana shows that stablecoins are becoming more useful for regular online payments.