How does Kripicard work?
Kripicard works in four steps: you deposit USDT on-chain, a regulated partner converts it to fiat, the issuing bank holds that balance, and you spend it through the Visa network. You stay in control of your own wallet — you only move crypto when you choose to top up.
From USDT to checkout
Understanding the flow is the best way to evaluate any crypto card. Here is exactly how Kripicard moves value from your wallet to a merchant.
You deposit USDT
Send USDT to your unique deposit address on Solana, TRC-20, or ERC-20. The rest of your crypto stays in your own wallet.
A custodian converts it
A licensed crypto-to-fiat partner converts the USDT to fiat off Kripicard's books.
The bank holds the balance
Your fiat balance is held by the regulated issuing bank — not on Kripicard's balance sheet.
You spend via Visa
Tap or enter your card and the transaction flows through Visa rails to the merchant in real time.
The parts that make it work
On-chain top-up
You control when and how much USDT you send. Deposits are credited after on-chain confirmation.
Regulated issuance
Licensed banks issue the cards and hold fiat under their own regulatory frameworks.
PCI-DSS processing
Card numbers and CVVs are handled inside PCI-DSS Level 1 environments — never on Kripicard servers.
Visa settlement
Authorizations and settlement run over Visa, so acceptance matches any mainstream card.
You stay in the driver's seat
Kripicard is designed so the parts that matter most stay in your hands:
- Your private keys and on-chain wallet — never shared with Kripicard
- When and how much USDT to top up
- Freezing or unfreezing your virtual card instantly
- Adding the card to Apple Pay or Google Pay
- Tracking every transaction in your dashboard
- Spending only the balance you've funded — no credit, no debt
How Kripicard works — FAQ
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See it work for yourself
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