Amsterdam, Netherlands, February 9th, 2026.
NOWPayments, a cryptocurrency payment gateway, is rolling out a limited-time incentive that eliminates network fees for USDT payments on the TRC20 standard for newly onboarded partners. To access the zero-fee option, merchants must complete registration on the NOWPayments platform and enable the Custody feature from their dashboard.
Enabling Custody not only qualifies a merchant for the two-month network fee waiver on USDT TRC20 deposits, it also makes additional operational features available. Those capabilities include Mass Payouts and off-chain conversion tools that are intended to simplify payment routing and settlement for businesses that incorporate crypto into their commerce stack.
The promotion is structured to give new registrants a cost-free period for USDT TRC20 deposits during their initial two months on the platform. NOWPayments frames the initiative as a way for companies to assess real-world crypto payment handling while limiting early operational expense tied to network fees.
NOWPayments said the offer targets firms across varied verticals, explicitly naming iGaming, Trading, Software as a Service (SaaS), and technology teams such as IT companies and developers. The company highlights that removing network fees for USDT TRC20 deposits enables merchants to begin processing stablecoin transactions with faster settlement and reduced cost overhead from the outset.
"Our mission is to make crypto payments practical and accessible for businesses of all sizes," said Kate Lifshits, CEO of NOWPayments. "This promotion gives new partners the opportunity to evaluate our infrastructure without additional network costs - from seamless API integration to near-instant settlement."
Beyond the temporary USDT TRC20 fee waiver, NOWPayments continues to support a broad asset set. The gateway lists compatibility with 350 cryptocurrencies, including more than 20 stablecoins spanning Ethereum, Tron, Binance Smart Chain, Solana, Polygon and other blockchain networks. The company reports payments can reach finality in under a minute depending on the network, and that there are no limits on transaction size or on the volume of transactions processed.
NOWPayments also outlines a set of features and commercial parameters available to merchants:
- Permanent deposit addresses
- Mass payouts with 0% fee
- Average transaction time of approximately 1 minute
- Fiat off-ramp & on-ramp support
- Gateway fees of 0.5% for single-currency payments and 1% for payments that require conversion
These capabilities are presented as part of a broader product positioning that emphasizes scalability and transparent pricing, targeting businesses that require high throughput and predictable settlement behavior.
Company background information supplied by NOWPayments notes that the gateway was founded in 2019 and supports merchants operating in iGaming, eCommerce, and other higher-risk verticals. The platform lists average transaction times of under three minutes in its company profile, while elsewhere noting sub-minute finality depending on the network in use.
Additional terms and clarifications provided by the company include a specific scope for the promotion: the zero network fee applies to USDT (TRC20) payments only, and is available to new users for a two-month period. For more information about the platform, NOWPayments directs users to its website at https://nowpayments.io.
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Head of PR Alex Y
NOWPayments
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Disclaimer
This communication is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, or legal advice. It is not intended as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation and does not create any binding obligations. Terms and conditions may change without notice. Cryptoassets are highly volatile and may result in total loss of capital. Service availability and regulatory status depend on your jurisdiction. Users can refer to the Terms & Conditions for further details.
* The promotion applies to USDT (TRC20) payments only and is available to new users for a period of two months.