Supported Cryptocurrencies
Learn about the cryptocurrencies supported by Valut for UPI payments
Overview
Valut supports a variety of cryptocurrencies for making UPI payments. We've carefully selected these currencies based on liquidity, stability, and user demand to provide the best possible payment experience.
Currently Supported Cryptocurrencies
Stablecoins
Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to minimize price volatility, usually by pegging their value to a stable asset like the US Dollar. These are ideal for everyday payments.
USDC
USD Coin is a fully-backed stablecoin pegged to the US Dollar at a 1:1 ratio.
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USDT
Tether (USDT) is one of the most widely used stablecoins in the world.
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Major Cryptocurrencies
These are the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
BTC
Bitcoin is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin
ETH
Ethereum is the second-largest cryptocurrency and powers many decentralized applications.
Ethereum
Coming Soon
We're constantly working to expand the range of cryptocurrencies available on Valut. The following currencies are under consideration for future integration:
DAI - A decentralized stablecoin built on Ethereum
MATIC - The native token of the Polygon network
SOL - Solana's native cryptocurrency
AVAX - Avalanche's native token
How Conversion Works
When you make a payment with Valut:
Exchange Rate Determination
Valut sources real-time exchange rates from multiple providers
We use a volume-weighted average to ensure competitive rates
Fee Structure
A fixed 2% fee is applied to all transactions
This fee covers conversion costs and network fees
No hidden spreads or additional charges
Price Lock
The exchange rate is locked for 30 seconds while you confirm your transaction
This protects you from price fluctuations during the payment process
Network Fees
When depositing or withdrawing cryptocurrency to/from your Valut wallet, standard network fees apply:
These fees vary by blockchain network and network congestion
Fees are displayed transparently before you confirm any transaction
Valut does not charge additional fees on deposits or withdrawals
Maximum Transaction Limits
For security and operational reasons, we maintain the following transaction limits:
USDC/USDT
₹10
₹2000 per transaction
BTC
₹100
₹2000 per transaction
ETH
₹100
₹2000 per transaction
Higher limits may be available based on your account history and verification level. Please contact support for more information.
Requesting New Currencies
We value user feedback and consider it when adding new cryptocurrencies to our platform. If you'd like to request support for a specific cryptocurrency:
Go to the "Settings" section in the Valut app
Select "Feedback"
Choose "Request a new cryptocurrency"
Submit your suggestion
We regularly review these requests and prioritize additions based on user demand and technical feasibility.
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