Crypto Payments for Goods and Services Exporters
SWIFT takes a week and correspondent banks take their cut. How crypto removes the banking intermediary from export settlements.
If you sell internationally, this is familiar: SWIFT takes a week, a correspondent bank takes a fee, and sometimes the payment comes back with no explanation. Crypto removes the bank intermediary from the chain. Money arrives directly, in minutes.
Where exporters feel the pain
A payment from a sanctioned or restricted jurisdiction doesn't go through at all. Bank fees for international transfers eat into the total. A customer in another country can't open an account at your bank. Delays damage relationships and push you to demand larger prepayments as a buffer.
How crypto addresses this
USDT on TRC20 transfers in one to three minutes with a network fee of a few cents. Sender and recipient only need each other; there's no shared correspondent bank required. Funds land on your balance immediately and you withdraw when it suits you.
What works for repeat customers
For regular settlements, invoicing with a fixed dollar amount works well: the customer opens the link, sees the amount and address, and pays. For customers who hold different coins, a payment intent lets them pick their preferred coin from your list.
Do you need a legal entity
No legal entity is required to connect and accept crypto. A sole trader or a limited company in any country qualifies. How you account for received crypto in your taxes is a question for your accountant and depends on your country of registration.
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