The Ultimate Guide to Getting Paid in USDC as a Freelancer

Maher Ayari

How Freelancers Can Get Paid Faster and Cheaper with USDC (No Crypto Expertise Needed!)

If you’re a freelancer tired of delayed payments, high bank fees, or losing money on currency exchanges, you’re not alone. Traditional payment systems just don’t work well for freelancers in today’s global economy.

That’s why more freelancers worldwide are switching to USDC (USD Coin)—a stable, digital version of the U.S. dollar that’s fast, low-cost, and stable. Even better? With Sorbet, getting paid in USDC is easier than PayPal, Payoneer, or Wise — and without the hefty fees.

In this guide, you’ll learn step-by-step how to get paid in USDC safely and effortlessly.

Step 1: Understand What USDC Is

USDC is a stablecoin, meaning it’s a digital version of the U.S. dollar. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, its value doesn’t fluctuate — it’s always equal to 1 USD. USDC transactions are instant, borderless, and much cheaper than traditional banking methods.

Why choose USDC for freelance payments?

✅ Instant payments (no more waiting days or weeks)

✅ Lower fees (1%) compared to PayPal and bank transfers (>5%)

✅ No currency exchange losses

✅ Secure and transparent transactions

With Sorbet, all your payments are instantly converted into USDC, which you can hold, spend, or withdraw anytime.

📌 Learn more about USDC

Step 2: Receive USDC Payments

With Sorbet, you sign up with an email and can start receiving USDC via a non-custodial USDC wallet. This simply means you have full control over your funds. Setting up an account is simple:

Sign up on Sorbet — Create an account with your email.
Send invoices to clients globally — Sorbet’s invoicing system lets you bill clients in USD, which they can pay via ACH, Wire transfer, or USDC.
Get paid instantly in USDC — Once the client pays, the funds are immediately available in your Sorbet Wallet.

This works just like PayPal or Payoneer — but without delays or excessive fees. Your money arrives instantly and stays stable in USDC.

Step 3: Spend or Withdraw Your USDC

You can withdraw your USDC from Sorbet to an exchange like Coinbase or Binance (or any simply send to any wallet), where you can convert it to local currency if needed. Here’s how:

Create a Coinbase (sign up) or Binance (sign up) account (if you don’t already have one).
Send USDC from Sorbet to your exchange wallet (we cover the fees!).
Convert USDC to your local currency and withdraw to your bank account.

These platforms offer an easy way to move your funds wherever you need them.

Step 3.a: Cash Out Your USDC with Different Methods

If you want to withdraw your money from Coinbase or Binance, here are your options:

🔹 Bank Withdrawal — Sell USDC for your local currency and transfer it to your bank.

🔹 P2P Trading — Platforms like Binance offer a peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace where you can sell USDC directly to buyers in exchange for local payment methods like bank transfers, mobile wallets, or even cash. Learn more about Binance P2P

🔹 Crypto Debit Cards — Some platforms like Stables.money, RedotPay or KAST allow you to spend USDC directly using a crypto card, so you don’t even need to cash out.

Choose the best method that suits your needs and country’s banking system.

With Sorbet Your Clients Don’t Need to Know What USDC Is

Once signed up, Sorbet sets you up with:

Borderless Wallet: Automatically created to receive and manage USDC
USD Virtual Account: After a quick KYC process, get access to a free US-based account so clients can pay via ACH or Wire — even if you’re outside the US

Payments are auto-converted into USDC for fast, borderless use.

Instant for USDC
Same-day for fiat

Once you send the invoice, your client receives an email with an invoice payment link. They can choose from several payment options, like this:

With Sorbet, getting paid in USDC is as easy as sending an invoice. No need to understand blockchain — just enjoy the benefits of instant payments, lower fees, and a hassle-free experience.

If you’re ready to upgrade your freelance payments, sign up for Sorbet today and start getting paid the smarter way!

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Maher started his career at VCs and incubators like Techstars. He then led operations at a fintech until its acquisition and later worked as a data consultant. Maher's passion for web3 is evident from his successful community-building efforts during an NFT launch. He also cultivates his creative side through photography and is dedicated to creating a more fair ecosystem for creators globally at Sorbet.