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# Process payouts

> Set up Borderless and initiate stablecoin-to-fiat payouts from the Dfns dashboard, including bank account verification and recipient management.

This guide walks through connecting a Borderless account and initiating payouts from the Dfns dashboard.

<Note>
  The dashboard currently supports USDC payouts only. For USDT and EURC, or for programmatic access, use the [API](/guides/developers/payouts).
</Note>

## Prerequisites

* A [Borderless](https://www.borderless.xyz) account with completed KYB verification
* A Borderless API key
* A Dfns wallet holding USDC on a [supported network](/features/payouts)

## Connect Borderless

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Borderless settings">
    In the dashboard, go to **Settings** → **Borderless**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your API key">
    Paste your Borderless API key and click **Activate**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Once activated, the "Pay Out" option appears on supported wallet assets.

## Initiate a payout

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select a wallet and asset">
    Navigate to a wallet, select a USDC asset, and click **Pay Out**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter amount and destination">
    Enter the amount to pay out and select the destination country.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get a quote">
    Click **Get Quote**. The dashboard displays the estimated fiat amount and fees from Borderless.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill payout details">
    Provide:

    * **Payment purpose**: the reason for the payment (e.g. salary payment, service charge)
    * **Borderless account**: the account paying out funds
    * **Payment instructions**: the bank account receiving fiat
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and confirm">
    Review the payout summary, then click **Confirm**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the transfer">
    Once Borderless returns a deposit address, the dashboard prompts you to confirm the on-chain transfer. Click **Confirm Transfer** to approve.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Track status

After confirmation, the payout progresses through the settlement process. See [payout statuses](/guides/developers/payouts#check-payout-status) for what each status means.

The payout moves to **Completed** when Borderless confirms fiat has been disbursed to the destination bank account.