Getting Started
Consul is designed for agencies and marketplaces that want to pay creators, sellers, and freelancers in stablecoins across the globe without forcing them to become crypto experts. Instead of managing wallets, private keys, and compliance flows yourself, Consul lets your platform send USDC/USDT to more than 180 countries using just an email address. Stablecoin payouts settle instantly, cost a fraction of traditional cross‑border transfers, and are available 24/7. This guide introduces the core concepts and walks you through setting up your first payout.At a high level, Consul gives you:
- Global reach. USDC/USDT transfers can be sent to over 180 countries.
- Low‑cost, instant settlement. Sending stablecoins is free, and transfers clear in seconds rather than days.
- Security and trust. USDC/USDT transactions are cryptographically secure. The underlying stablecoins are fully backed by cash and U.S. Treasuries, and issuers must publish monthly attestations in line with U.S. law.
- Email‑based delivery. Your agency or marketplace only needs a recipient’s email address. Consul creates a secure wallet behind the scenes, handles private keys, and guides the recipient through claiming funds.
- Compliance built‑in. Consul offers two customer types - individuals and businesses - and performs Know‑Your‑Customer (KYC) / Know‑Your‑Business (KYB) on each customer.
- Programmable payouts. Stablecoins are fully programmable and can be used to build a variety of payout workflows. For example, you can hold funds in escrow to protect buyers and sellers. When you release, the recipient instantly receives their funds. This is ideal for platforms with milestone‑based payouts or dispute resolution.
Next Steps
Quickstart
Send your first payout in minutes
API Reference
Jump into the V1 API
Pre-Funding Flows
Learn how to fund your Consul balance