Mastercard and Mercuryo Collaborate to Launch Crypto Debit Card

Mastercard is partnering with European payments company Mercuryo to introduce a new crypto debit card, called Spend. This initiative aims to simplify the process of spending digital assets directly from non-custodial wallets, making it easier for cryptocurrency holders to manage their funds.

Mercuryo’s new crypto debit card, Spend, will allow users to spend or cash out their digital assets without the need for an intermediary. This card is designed to tackle common obstacles crypto users face, such as bank restrictions, long waiting times, and high transaction fees.

“In the context of Web3 users, one of the main hurdles they encounter is the typical issue of cashing out their crypto and doing it easily,” Mercuryo stated.

The Spend card integrates with Apple Pay and Google Pay and is compatible with major blockchains like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), The Open Network (TON), and Polkadot (DOT). Moreover, users can maintain full control over their assets, addressing concerns over custody and security.

Expanding Crypto Payment Options

This isn’t Mastercard’s first venture into the crypto space. Earlier in April, the payments giant announced a collaboration with decentralized exchange aggregator 1inch to launch a separate crypto debit card.

1inch co-founder Sergej Kunz described the partnership as a significant move toward mass adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi). “With the 1inch Card, the user can benefit from the advantages of both DeFi and traditional finance,” Kunz added.

As Mastercard continues to expand its crypto offerings, the company is positioning itself as a key player in bringing digital assets closer to mainstream adoption.