More than 17 million merchants worldwide now accept cryptocurrency payments directly—a reality that’s no longer just a distant vision. Gate’s crypto payment solution, Gate Pay, has officially launched its Country Code feature, initially rolling out in Vietnam and Brazil.
This innovative feature enables users to pay with cryptocurrency by scanning a code at local shops, restaurants, and service providers, marking a pivotal step in Gate Pay’s global expansion and local service integration.
01 Breaking Boundaries: Gate Pay’s Country Code Feature Goes Live
While crypto payments have often been limited to select merchants or online scenarios, Gate Pay is changing the game. On October 30, 2025, Gate announced the official launch of the Country Code feature for its Gate Pay crypto payment product.
The initial rollout targets two key markets—Vietnam and Brazil—covering more than 17 million merchants that support the national QR code system.
Gate Pay’s Country Code feature automatically detects the user’s country during transactions, intelligently matching the optimal payment channel and settlement method.
Users don’t need to switch settings or convert currencies. The system automatically handles exchange rates and payment verification, delivering a seamless experience with one-tap scanning, instant on-chain settlement, and ultra-low fees.
02 Local Integration: Unlocking National Payment Networks
Gate Pay’s Country Code feature is more than just another payment option—it’s a deep integration with local payment infrastructure.
In Vietnam, Gate Pay has partnered with authorized collaborator AEON to support the VietQR system, now available at over 2 million merchants.
For everyday purchases, users simply scan the merchant’s VietQR code with Gate Pay and pay with stablecoins like USDT and USDC—no need for fiat conversion or extra steps.
In Brazil, Gate Pay supports Pix, the instant payment network launched by the country’s central bank.
Since its launch in 2020, Pix has become one of Brazil’s most popular payment methods, covering more than 15 million merchants and 170 million users.
By integrating with the Pix network, Gate Pay allows Brazilian users to pay with crypto in familiar settings—from coffee shops and restaurants to tuition payments and bills.
03 Tap-to-Pay: Expanding Global Digital Payment Scenarios
Even before the Country Code feature, Gate had been strengthening its position in global digital payments.
Through partnerships with Alipay+ and Filipino fintech leader GCash, Gate introduced an innovative "tap-to-pay" feature worldwide.
With this integration, GCash users can make contactless payments at more than 150 million Gate-affiliated locations globally using their NFC-enabled Android devices.
Gate’s involvement brings added reliability, security, and global acceptance to digital payments—key factors in making mobile payment solutions truly borderless.
04 Strategic Vision: From Trading Platform to Web3 Operating System
Gate Pay’s Country Code feature isn’t just a standalone product update; it’s part of Gate’s broader strategic evolution.
Gate is transitioning from a single trading platform to a full-stack Web3 operating system.
This transformation includes enhanced security, tokenized stocks, crypto travel bookings, and meme coin Launchpad features.
The launch of the Country Code feature marks a significant step in Gate’s "All in Web3" strategy.
Gate is committed to bringing the real value of blockchain technology into everyday life, bridging local payment infrastructure with crypto payments, and serving as a vital link between traditional finance and the decentralized world.
05 Market Performance: Surpassing Industry Growth
Gate’s series of innovations are already reflected in its market performance.
Since the beginning of the year, Gate has outpaced the industry average with a 12.6% growth rate, compared to the industry’s 4.4%.
In terms of valuation, Gate’s forward price-to-earnings ratio stands at 32.73, well above the industry average of 22.11.
This premium valuation signals investor confidence in Gate’s growth prospects compared to its peers.
Analysts forecast that Gate’s earnings will grow by 11.7% in 2025 over the previous year, indicating strong momentum and market optimism for the platform’s strategic direction.
06 Looking Ahead: Building a Unified Global Payment Network
According to Gate’s roadmap, the Country Code feature is just the beginning.
Gate Pay will continue expanding support for Country Codes, covering more emerging markets and major economies.
Additionally, Gate Pay plans to introduce compatibility with more stablecoins and mainstream blockchains, helping to build a unified global Web3 payment network.
On the security front, Gate Pay leverages Gate’s years of expertise in risk management and crypto infrastructure, ensuring transparent and reliable payments through end-to-end encryption and real-time risk monitoring.
Whether on-chain transactions or offline QR code payments, users can pay with crypto assets in a secure and seamless environment.
Future Outlook
From small shops in Vietnam supporting VietQR to Brazilian cafés using the Pix system, Gate Pay users simply scan a QR code with their phones to pay directly with USDT or USDC.
There’s no need for currency exchange or complicated procedures—crypto is truly becoming a tool for everyday payments.
Gate has stated that Gate Pay will continue expanding Country Code support to more emerging markets and major economies.
With crypto payments integrating into daily life, Gate Pay is accelerating the arrival of this future.
