Visa Partners with Stripe’s Bridge to Launch Stablecoin Cards in Over 100 Nations
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TLDR Bridge, now owned by Stripe, is partnering with Visa to bring stablecoin-enabled payment cards to over 100 nations by late 2026 Users can make purchases at 175 million Visa-accepting merchants using crypto wallets including MetaMask and Phantom Stablecoin transactions through Visa reached an annualized volume of $4.6 billion by December 2025 Direct onchain settlement is now operational through Lead Bank’s participation in the program Bridge secured conditional national bank charter approval from US regulators in February 2026 The partnership between Visa and Bridge, Stripe’s recently acquired subsidiary, is set to deliver stablecoin-connected payment cards to consumers in more than 100 nations before 2026 concludes. Initially launched across Latin American markets in 2025, the service currently operates in 18 countries. Visa just announced stablecoin debit cards are coming to 100+ countries by 2026. The payment giant is expanding its partnership with Bridge (now owned by Stripe) to let users spend $USDC or $USDT at 175M merchants worldwide. And the program is already live in 18 countries.… pic.twitter.com/WU2feviKGb — Milk Road (@MilkRoad) March 3, 2026 These innovative cards enable consumers to complete everyday transactions using digital currency stored in their cryptocurrency wallets. Compatible wallets include popular options like MetaMask and Phantom. Businesses receiving payments get funds in their local fiat currency, maintaining the familiar transaction experience. The geographic rollout will encompass European nations, Asia-Pacific territories, African markets, and Middle Eastern countries. All 175 million merchant locations within Visa’s established network will support these payment cards. Stripe completed its $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, which has subsequently expanded its stablecoin operations and pursued US banking authorization. Regulatory approval came from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in February 2026, granting Bridge conditional authorization. This regulatory green light permits Bridge to hold cryptocurrency, create stablecoins, and oversee stablecoin reserve management. The…
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