Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 28th, 2026 – NOWPayments, a crypto payment gateway, has announced a significant upgrade to its USDT transaction processing, achieving a fivefold acceleration on both BNB Smart Chain (BSC) and Ethereum (ERC20). This enhancement is designed to improve settlement efficiency for stablecoin-based operations, where transaction speed is critical for business performance and customer experience.
The upgrade applies to both incoming payments and outgoing payouts, reinforcing the reliability of the payment infrastructure for businesses worldwide. According to NOWPayments, the improvement stems from a coordinated infrastructure optimization effort targeting high-demand stablecoin networks. "Stablecoins such as USDT are increasingly used not only for value storage but also as a practical settlement instrument," the company stated, emphasizing the need for faster execution to streamline workflows and reduce waiting times.
Operational benefits have already been observed by partners. Chipstars' operations team reported a reduction in unresolved transactions and support escalations following the upgrade, leading to more predictable settlement flows and a smoother experience for staff and users.
Performance benchmarks released by NOWPayments show:
- USDT BEP20 (BSC): Average payout time of 26 seconds, versus the general market average of 45 seconds.
- USDT ERC20 (ETH): Average payout time of 94 seconds, versus the general market average of 3–10 minutes.
These figures demonstrate a consistent fivefold improvement across both networks. NOWPayments stated that it will continue to optimize performance, reliability, and scalability across supported cryptocurrencies and blockchain networks as stablecoin adoption grows in digital commerce and financial services.
