How Does a Crypto-Funded Virtual Card Work?
A crypto-funded virtual card works in three stages: first, you send crypto (USDT, BTC, ETH, or another supported coin) to your card provider balance, where it's converted to spendable value instantly. Second, the provider issues a virtual Visa — card number, expiry, and CVV — in about 60 seconds. Third, when you pay, the merchant processes a standard Visa transaction and the amount is deducted from your converted balance; the merchant never sees or touches crypto. Per-card limits and instant freeze control what each card can spend.
Stage 1: You fund with crypto
You send a supported coin to your Kripicard balance — a normal on-chain transfer. On arrival it converts to spendable value instantly, so the balance behind your card is stable fiat value, not a live crypto position.
Stage 2: The card is issued
Kripicard generates a virtual Visa — full card number, expiry date, and CVV — in about 60 seconds. It exists digitally in your dashboard and can be added to Apple Pay or Google Pay. No physical card, no shipping, no bank account.
Stage 3: You spend like any Visa
At checkout, the merchant runs a standard Visa authorization. The amount is deducted from your converted balance. The merchant never interacts with crypto — which is why the card works at millions of merchants that don't accept crypto directly.
- Merchant sees a normal Visa payment.
- Amount deducts from your funded balance.
- Per-card limits cap what can be spent.
- Freeze instantly stops all charges.
Frequently asked questions
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See it work yourself
Fund with crypto and issue a virtual Visa in about 60 seconds — then spend anywhere Visa is accepted.
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