Experience the power of Base USDC
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 Base USDC
Businesses can access Base USDC from a free Circle Account, digital asset exchanges, and apps on Base. Regardless of your choice, it’s easy to get started.


Open a Circle Account
Submit your business information via our sign up form and we’ll get the approval process started.

Create a deposit
Once approved, you can deposit funds into your Circle Account via wire transfer. All funds will settle seamlessly in USDC.

Choose Base USDC
Easily withdraw Base USDC 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 Base USDC 1:1 for US dollars.
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FAQ
Yes, Base USDC is native to the Base blockchain and can be found at this contract address. Bridged versions of USDC, such as USDbC, are not issued by Circle and are not supported by Circle Account or Circle APIs.
Please do not attempt to send bridged USDbC on Base to your Circle Account, as it may not be recoverable and could result in a loss of funds.
To learn more about native USDC vs. bridged USDC, please see our blog.
Yes. Always. For every $1 of USDC in circulation, Circle holds $1 of USD in reserve. Read more about the USDC reserve.
Yes, Base USDC can be quickly and easily swapped to USDC on any other supported blockchain with Circle Account and Circle APIs.
Please do not attempt to send bridged USDbC on Base to your Circle Account, as it may not be recoverable and could result in a loss of funds.
To learn more about USDC vs. bridged USDbC, please see our blog.
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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.
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Access USDC from the source
Circle Account provides fast and easy access to USDC directly from the source.
1. base.org (Last accessed September 1, 2023)