Autopay, a European brand developing an international fintech ecosystem for businesses and consumers, has introduced a new option to pay for e-vignettes using the USDC stablecoin. The solution is available directly on the Autopay website and offers added convenience for customers who expect modern digital purchasing experiences, particularly those who regularly use cryptocurrency wallets.
USDC is a token classified as electronic money, with its value pegged to the US dollar. Unlike many other digital assets, it is not subject to sharp price fluctuations, which is why it is increasingly used for online payments. A blockchain wallet can be compared to a digital account on a smartphone: users store funds there and decide themselves when and to whom they wish to send them.
How does the digital vignette purchase process work?
When purchasing an e-vignette through Autopay, the user selects the option to pay in USDC. The purchase amount is then displayed, together with the option to choose the relevant blockchain network: Solana, Optimism or Arbitrum One. In the next step, the user confirms the transaction in their cryptocurrency wallet, for example by scanning a QR code with their phone and approving the transfer, much like sending money to a friend.
The system then recognises that the correct amount has been transferred and received by the seller. On this basis, it confirms the purchase of the e-vignette, which is subsequently made available to the user. Thanks to blockchain technology, the payment is carried out in a decentralised peer-to-peer model. This enables a secure transfer directly between buyer and seller, without the need for external providers to hold the funds.
-Stablecoins are no longer just a technological curiosity; they are increasingly becoming a genuine method of online settlement. Millions of people around the world already use them, which is why we are introducing this payment option in practical, everyday scenarios such as purchasing an e-vignette. Our role is to create simple, intuitive and secure technological tools that respond to the evolving expectations of users and partners- says Miłosz Miśkiewicz, Product Director at Autopay.
Autopay enables the purchase of e-vignettes for travel in countries including Bulgaria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Slovenia and Slovakia.
Innovation is in Autopay’s DNA
The launch of stablecoin settlements is another example of how Autopay develops and implements innovative solutions. The company consistently adopts new technologies that simplify everyday purchases and respond to changing customer expectations and habits.
In 2025, Autopay launched Poland’s first pilot of HandGo by Autopay, a system enabling purchases using palm biometrics. Stablecoin settlements reflect the same philosophy: giving users choice, convenience, independence, time savings and a modern experience, without complicating the purchasing process.
In the next stages, Autopay plans to further develop its direct stablecoin payment acceptance technology and make it available to other partners using Autopay’s solutions.
Autopay is a European brand with Polish roots that builds a comprehensive fintech ecosystem for businesses and consumers. It helps to save time and reduce reliance on single providers by automating payments in e-commerce, telecommunications, utilities and mobility services.
Part of the Group is Autopay Mobility, an international platform for fast and automatic payments for motorways and toll roads across Europe. Autopay Mobility is already trusted by three million customers, and tens of thousands of companies use its proprietary business solutions, including fleet management and automatic payments for city parking.
Autopay’s solutions are used by 15 million users, and 50,000 companies choose its payment, biometric, verification and mobility technologies.
The brand operates on the basis of independence, freedom, responsibility, partnership and trust, creating solutions that provide genuine choice, control and a partnership-based model of co-operation. Today, Autopay is among the largest technology companies in Central and Eastern Europe and is continuing to expand across Europe, South America, South East Asia and the Arabian Peninsula.