The Singapore department store chain Metro announced new stablecoin payment options for its customers which officially brings cryptocurrency into everyday shopping activities.
Metro formed a business partnership with Dtcpay from Singapore to let customers shop with stablecoins in both store and web stores. On February 26 Dtcpay introduced their news which demonstrates that digital currency payments receive increased attention across the area.
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Metro & Dtcpay Partner to Offer Four Stablecoins
Under our new system with Dtcpay Metro customers will have effortless safe payments that are not affected by cryptocurrency currency value changes. He explained that stablecoins serve better than standard cryptocurrencies thanks to their ability to support quick and reliable purchases for consumers.
Through their partnership customers of Metro can now transact with four stablecoins including USDt from Tether and USDC from Circle as well as stabilcoins released by FD121 First Digital USD and Worldwide USD of the Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network. Singapore Metro first introduces this new payment platform at its Paragon branch and Woodlands branch locations.
Since its establishment in 1957, Metro has earned reputation across Asia and operates stores in China and Indonesia. In line with its ongoing innovation efforts Metro’s Chief Operating Officer Erwin Wuysang-Oei supports this transition.
Our company is not merely adopting the future but taking an active role in creating it through our stablecoin payment system according to Wuysang-Oei. Metro gears up for modern advancements that will help our organization reach our goal to bring innovative services to our customers.
Stablecoin payments enter the market to meet rising customer preferences for digital payment advancements. Singapore citizens sent more than $1 billion worth of crypto payments during the second quarter of 2024 according to Chainalysis blockchain analytics.
Metro & Dtcpay Align for Stablecoin-Only Transactions
Metro works with Dtcpay under their plan to use stablecoins more often. On December 2025 Dtcpay chose to serve stablecoin transactions instead of Bitcoin and Ether following their market instability. To offer customers a dependable money movement experience the organization adopted this decision.
The official Metro website does not show that stablecoin payments are currently available while the company made this announcement. Metro keeps credit cards as its exclusive online payment method according to its payment FAQ page. Dtcpay recently revealed that stablecoin integration should begin operating both in current and physical stores shortly.
Metro’s adoption of stablecoin is seen by industry experts as a first step towards the acceptance of digital currencies in Singapore’s retail sector. Compared to traditional cryptocurrencies, the transacting consumers and businesses find stablecoins that are pegged to fiat currencies to be more predictable and a less risky way of doing their business.
Metro becomes the first retail brand to allow stablecoin payments which makes it more likely other companies will add cryptocurrencies as a payment option. By adopting this strategy Metro paints itself as an organization that drives change and embodies the digital financial progress happening across Singapore.
Through its latest payment system leadership the store leads retail innovation and meets tech enthusiast customer needs.
