Coinbase Wallet Revolutionizes Money Transfers
TLDR:
- Coinbase Wallet introduces features making global money transfers easy, cheap, and fast.
- Users can send money through links on messaging apps and social media, eliminating complexities and fees.
- Expanding access to over 130 countries with local fiat onramps, supporting various payment methods.
- A new optional simple mode streamlines essential functions for beginners, enhancing user experience.
- Coinbase Wallet’s updates aim to make money transfers borderless, faster, and more accessible, reflecting a commitment to simplifying access to the cryptoeconomy globally.
Coinbase Wallet has redefined the landscape of money transfers, introducing features that make sending money as easy as sending a text.
This transformative update aims to simplify and expedite international transactions, bypassing the complexities associated with traditional banking systems.
Sending Money with Ease
Imagine sending money to family or friends abroad without the hassle of dealing with routing numbers, bank account intricacies, and exorbitant fees.
Send money anywhere you can send a link.
— Coinbase Wallet 🛡️📞 (@CoinbaseWallet) December 5, 2023
Easily. Instantly. For free.
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Coinbase Wallet now allows users to generate links for sending money via messaging apps like WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, and popular social media platforms.
With no fees and instant settlement, this approach revolutionizes the conventional methods of financial transactions.
“Sending money is now as easy as sending a text, direct message, or email—wherever you already connect with friends and family.” Chintan Turakhia, Coinbase Product Manager said in a statement.
Global Access and Local Fiat Onramps
Coinbase Wallet is committed to expanding global access, particularly in regions with high inflation and limited access to stable currencies.
With support for local fiat onramps in over 130 countries and various payment methods, including Pix in Brazil, Instant P2P Bank in Nigeria, and GCash in the Philippines, the platform aims to empower users globally.
Additionally, Coinbase Wallet facilitates receiving money from any crypto exchange, buying USDC without Coinbase fees through Coinbase Pay, and sending USDC globally with no fees on multiple networks.
This inclusive approach extends to thousands of coins, fostering a borderless environment for crypto transactions.
Optional Simple Mode for Beginners
Recognizing the diverse user base, Coinbase Wallet introduces an optional simple mode to streamline the experience for beginners.
This mode emphasizes essential functions such as buying, sending, receiving, and storing digital assets, making the wallet more accessible to users new to the cryptoeconomy.
“These updates reflect our commitment to making money transfers easier, cheaper, faster, and borderless,” wrote the Coinbase team in a statement.
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