NEAR USDC | Use USDC on NEAR

Experience the power of NEAR USDC

NEAR Protocol is a high-performance blockchain featuring a unique scaling solution based on ‘sharding’ to deliver low-cost transactions that can settle in seconds.1 Developers can build on NEAR with familiar programming languages like JavaScript and Rust to accelerate time-to-market.

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Accessing NEAR USDC

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

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Open a Circle Account

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

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Create a deposit

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

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Choose NEAR USDC

Easily withdraw NEAR USDC and send it on-chain in seconds. Swap USDC natively from Ethereum to NEAR and back – without incurring costs or delays from third-party bridges. You can always redeem NEAR USDC 1:1 for US dollars.

Top NEAR USDC apps

Builders choose NEAR USDC for their users. Here are some examples of popular apps:

FAQ

Yes, NEAR USDC is native to the NEAR blockchain and can be found at this contract address. Bridged versions of USDC, such as USDC.e, are not issued by Circle and are not supported by Circle Account or Circle APIs.


Please do not attempt to send bridged USDC.e on NEAR 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.e, 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, NEAR 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 USDC.e on NEAR 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.e, please see our blog.

Swap USDC across chains

Programmatically move USDC from one chain to another. Circle APIs make it easy for wallets, exchanges, custodians and more to rebalance their holdings of USDC across supported chains at no additional cost.
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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 businesses with fast and easy access to USDC directly from the source.

1. near.org (Last accessed September 3, 2023)