Cryptocurrency platform Gate has partnered with Visa to introduce a crypto-linked payment card that lets users spend digital assets at merchants worldwide. The card is expected to launch across more than 40 markets, connecting Gate accounts with Visa's established payments infrastructure.

Eligible users will be able to make online and in-store purchases anywhere Visa is accepted. When a transaction occurs, the required digital assets held in the customer's Gate account are automatically converted into fiat currency at the point of sale, allowing cardholders to pay for everyday expenses such as shopping, dining, and travel. For cardholders, the experience at checkout resembles any standard Visa payment, with the crypto-to-fiat conversion handled behind the scenes.

The partnership is designed to make digital assets more practical for daily spending by converting cryptocurrency into traditional currency during the payment transaction itself, without requiring a separate manual conversion process. Users will be able to apply for and manage the card through the Gate app, and the companies said supported markets, eligibility conditions, and eligible digital assets will be detailed on Gate's product page.

Visa Network Expands Crypto-Linked Payment Options

The collaboration connects Gate's digital asset services with Visa's global payment network, which covers more than 175 million merchant locations across more than 200 countries and territories. The integration could give eligible Gate customers access to a broad range of retail and online payment services without requiring merchants to accept cryptocurrency directly.

According to the companies, Visa now supports more than 160 stablecoin-linked card programs worldwide, with payment volumes increasing nearly 200% year over year. The figures point to growing interest in payment products that bridge blockchain-based assets with conventional retail infrastructure.

Nischint Sanghavi, Visa's head of digital currencies for the Asia-Pacific region, said consumers increasingly expect payment methods to offer flexibility, convenience, and broad acceptance. He explained that Visa is working with industry partners to expand payment choices and connect emerging forms of value with established digital payment systems.

Sanghavi added that the collaboration with Gate would give more users opportunities to spend digital assets across Visa's merchant network.

The arrangement reflects an approach in which cryptocurrency platforms use existing payment networks to facilitate consumer spending, rather than requiring merchants to develop separate systems for accepting digital currencies.

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Gate Money Extends Services Beyond Crypto Trading

Founded in 2013, Gate serves more than 61 million users and supports trading across more than 5,300 crypto assets and 12,800 stock assets. Its broader offerings also include access to metals, market indices, foreign exchange, and commodities.

The company has broadened its reach through Gate Money, an application that brings digital assets, fiat currencies, stocks, exchange-traded funds, gold, bank accounts, and payment functions into a single interface. Eligible customers can apply online for a global bank account in their own name and use the app to manage incoming payments, transfers, asset conversions, and other financial transactions.

The new Visa card extends these capabilities by linking the platform's financial services with everyday purchases. By integrating card payments with Gate Money, Gate is seeking to build a more connected financial experience in which users can manage assets, convert currencies, and spend funds through a single application.

Dr. Han, Gate's founder and chief executive, said digital assets are becoming increasingly integrated into everyday financial activities. He said the partnership would connect customers' existing digital asset accounts with a wider range of commercial transactions, making cryptocurrency spending more straightforward. He also noted that the planned rollout across more than 40 countries and territories is intended to give users greater flexibility in how they use their assets.

Regulatory Requirements and Market Availability Remain Key

The card's availability will depend on the markets covered by the rollout, local eligibility requirements, and the digital assets supported by the service. The announcement did not specify a complete launch schedule, individual country availability, card fees, or the precise conversion terms that will apply to transactions, leaving Gate's product page as the reference point for those specifics as the rollout advances.

Users will also need to consider applicable local regulations and any costs associated with converting digital assets into fiat currency.

The partnership underscores a broader shift among cryptocurrency companies toward payments, account services, and consumer finance. By extending beyond trading, platforms such as Gate are seeking to make digital assets more accessible for routine financial activity while keeping asset management and spending within a unified digital environment.