Experience the power of USDC on Base
Base is a secure, low-cost, builder-friendly Ethereum L2 built to bring the next billion users on-chain. Built on the OP Stack, Base enables developers to confidently deploy any EVM codebase and on-ramp users and assets from Ethereum L1, Coinbase, and other interoperable chains.1
Accessing USDC on Base
Businesses can access USDC on Base from a free Circle Mint account, digital asset exchanges, and apps on Base. Regardless of your choice, it’s easy to get started.
Open a Circle Mint account
Signing up is simple. Provide your business information, and we’ll get the approval process started.
Create a deposit
Once approved, you can deposit funds into your Circle Mint account via wire transfer. All funds will settle seamlessly in USDC.
Choose USDC on Base
Easily withdraw USDC on Base and send it on-chain in seconds. Swap USDC natively from Ethereum to Base and back – without incurring costs or delays from third-party bridges. And you can always redeem USDC on Base 1:1 for US dollars.
Swap USDC across chains
Maximize your vision. Do more with USDC.
As an open-source, programmable dollar with global reach, USDC is powerful market infrastructure you can begin building with immediately. Developers leverage Circle APIs to do even more with USDC.