FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Plain answers for people paying with stablecoins, businesses listing acceptance, and finance teams evaluating providers. For full evidence rules, read the methodology.
Consumer
- Who accepts USDC?
- Use the registry and guides such as /who-accepts-usdc to see how acceptance is recorded. Acceptance varies by business, network, and country. Always confirm at checkout or with the business before you send funds.
- Can I pay businesses with stablecoins?
- Only where the business or its processor actually supports that flow. Unit Bureau surfaces what is claimed, reviewed, or verified on each profile. Your wallet and network must also match what the business supports.
- How do I know if a business really accepts stablecoins?
- Read the profile verification status and last reviewed date. Verified means stronger evidence under our methodology. It still does not replace your own check before paying.
- What does verified mean?
- Verified means the desk has directly confirmed capability through repeatable evidence, business confirmation, or an observed flow where permitted. It is not a government seal and not legal advice.
- Is stablecoin payment reversible?
- Generally no in the same way as card chargebacks. Disputes depend on the merchant, processor, and contract. Read the business policy and treat stablecoin transfers as high-certainty once confirmed on chain.
- What should I check before paying with USDC?
- Network, wallet address, memo requirements, fees, refund policy, and tax reporting needs. If something feels off, stop and use a different payment method.
Business
- Why should my business be listed?
- Discovery and trust. Customers, partners, and finance teams search for stablecoin-ready businesses. A structured profile explains what you accept and how payment works, and can become a credibility page and SEO surface.
- Does Unit Bureau process payments?
- No. Unit Bureau is a registry and intelligence resource, not a payment processor, wallet, or bank.
- How do I submit my business?
- Use /submit with URLs to pricing, documentation, or payout policies. Incomplete submissions can still help triage, but verified status requires evidence under the methodology.
- What information is shown on my profile?
- Category, use cases, assets and networks where known, regions, settlement notes, verification status, evidence summary, and last reviewed date. You can request corrections via /contact.
- What is the difference between Listed, Reviewed, and Verified?
- Listed means identified as relevant. Reviewed means public materials or flows were examined. Verified means stronger confirmation. Full definitions live on /methodology and /standards.
- Can I embed a Unit Bureau badge?
- There is no official embed SDK yet. Link to your public registry profile URL when it exists so readers see the same evidence and disclaimers we publish.
Finance and operations
- How does Unit Bureau verify profiles?
- Analysts review public artifacts, documentation, and flows where available. Verified profiles require stronger evidence described in /methodology.
- Does verification mean regulatory approval?
- No. Unit Bureau is independent and is not a regulator. Verification describes evidence quality under our desk standards, not government action.
- What settlement details are tracked?
- High-level pathway notes, custody language when visible, supported networks, friction callouts, and links to sources when permitted.
- How often are profiles reviewed?
- On a regular cadence and when material product changes are reported. Each profile shows a last reviewed date.
- Can Unit Bureau help compare providers?
- Use the registry filters and methodology as a starting point, then run your own procurement, security, and compliance process.