By default, merchants will get cashed out in their local currency with zero fees, or alternatively, can choose to receive USDC on Base to their crypto wallets.
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Coinbase and Shopify Bring USDC Payments on Base to Millions of Merchants Worldwide
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Shopify plans to provide customers 1% cashback on USDC payments at no cost to merchants and merchants will be settled in their local currency with zero fees or can opt to receive USDC on Base
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