# goat.cash

> Pay with USDC at your local QR — like a GOAT. goat.cash lets you scan any payment
> QR code and pay instantly from your self-custodial wallet — anywhere in the world. Payments are
> settled with USDC (a US-dollar stablecoin) on the Base network, giving low-cost,
> near-instant, borderless transactions without a traditional bank account.

## What goat.cash does

- Pay merchants and peers by scanning a QR code; the amount is charged in USDC.
- Instant settlement with low fees, powered by stablecoins on the Base network.
- Self-custodial: users hold their own funds — no bank account required.
- Available as an installable Progressive Web App (PWA) on mobile and desktop.
- Localized in English, Spanish, Hindi, Indonesian, and Portuguese.

## Key facts

- Category: peer-to-peer / point-of-sale stablecoin payments (fintech).
- Currency: USDC (USD Coin) settled on the Base blockchain.
- Focus: this is a pay-only experience — scan a QR code and pay.
- Access: the payment app is wallet-gated; the public entry point is the landing page.

## Common questions

- How do I pay with goat.cash? Open goat.cash, connect your wallet, tap Pay, and
  scan the merchant's QR code. The amount is charged in USDC and settles instantly.
- What is USDC? USDC is a fully-backed US-dollar stablecoin, so 1 USDC ≈ 1 USD.
- Do I need a bank account? No. goat.cash is self-custodial and settles in USDC.
- Which network does it use? Payments settle on Base, a low-cost Ethereum L2.

## Links

- Home: https://goat.cash/
- Sitemap: https://goat.cash/sitemap.xml