Visa and Bridge to Roll Out Stablecoin-Linked Cards Across 100+ Countries

Visa and Bridge announced plans to significantly expand their stablecoin-linked card issuance product, aiming for a rollout across more than 100 countries by the end of 2026, covering regions like Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. This product, currently live in 18 countries, allows users to spend stablecoin balances from their crypto wallets at any merchant accepting Visa. Bridge, a stablecoin infrastructure platform acquired by Stripe, enables fintech developers to offer these Visa-backed cards. This expansion signals a major step in moving stablecoin-linked cards from a niche offering to a near-global payment option, reflecting the growing use of stablecoins as functional payment instruments. Visa is also evaluating how Bridge-issued assets could enhance its global network and settlement options.

(Source：BeInCrypto)