Circle Taps Nium for USDC Payouts in 190 Countries, $8.3B Volume
CRCL•Circle and Nium have formed a partnership integrating USDC-powered settlement with Nium’s payout network spanning over 190 countries and 100 currencies. Circle Payments Network now supports $8.3 billion in annualized transaction volume with integrated FX optimization, cutting corridor prefunding requirements and enabling real-time, on-chain transparency for institutional clients.
1. Partnership Details
Circle and Nium have joined to connect USDC-powered settlement on the Circle Payments Network with Nium’s payout infrastructure across more than 190 countries and 100 currencies. The integration offers a single API for on-chain settlements and last-mile delivery rails, backed by real-time FX optimization and smart routing.
2. Operational Benefits
The combined network enables financial institutions to reduce corridor prefunding needs, route transactions through a unified platform, and benefit from on-chain transparency and instant settlement. Institutions can now execute end-to-end payment flows with integrated FX optimization, eliminating the need for multiple local providers.
3. Scalability and Volume Impact
Circle Payments Network has reached $8.3 billion in annualized transaction volume as of March 31, 2026, reflecting growing institutional adoption of USDC for global payments. The Nium partnership is expected to expand CPN’s reach further and drive additional volume growth.
