MoonPay has integrated Discover Network into its cryptocurrency payment platform, enabling eligible Discover cardholders across the United States to purchase and sell digital assets through more than 500 supported wallets, exchanges, and Web3 applications. The agreement makes Discover the third major U.S. card network available on MoonPay's platform, joining Visa and Mastercard.

The integration aligns with MoonPay's broader strategy to streamline cryptocurrency purchases by allowing consumers to use familiar payment methods for everyday online transactions. Beyond the three major card networks, the platform supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, bank transfers, and several regional payment systems.

Richard Harrison, Vice President of Banking and Payments Partnerships at MoonPay, stated that each additional payment method reduces barriers preventing consumers from completing cryptocurrency purchases. He explained that MoonPay was built on the principle that digital assets should be accessible through the same payment options consumers already use for traditional online shopping. Following the introduction of PayPal and Venmo support, Harrison described the Discover Network integration as another step toward making cryptocurrency payments more familiar and convenient for users.

Industry Push to Reduce Checkout Friction

The partnership also extends Discover Network's footprint in the digital asset sector. Claudia Schaefer, Vice President of Strategic Client Management for Discover Global Payment Network, said the company aims to give consumers greater flexibility in how they pay while enabling businesses such as MoonPay to deliver secure and seamless transaction experiences.

The cryptocurrency payments market has grown increasingly competitive as infrastructure providers work to simplify the purchasing process. Many firms are prioritizing the integration of widely adopted payment methods rather than requiring consumers to change their existing payment habits. For on-ramp and off-ramp providers, card network integrations are especially important because they connect traditional payment rails with wallets, exchanges, and Web3 applications where users buy or sell digital assets.

MoonPay announced the partnership on X:

BREAKING: Discover Network has partnered with MoonPay

Discover Network cardholders in the U.S. can now buy thousands of supported tokens through MoonPay, including BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, TRX, HYPE, and ZEC

— MoonPay (@moonpay) July 23, 2026

MoonPay has followed this approach by steadily broadening its payment options. The company expects that each added method will reduce checkout friction and encourage more consumers to complete digital asset purchases. The addition of Discover Network further advances MoonPay's goal of making cryptocurrency transactions resemble conventional online purchases, lowering complexity for both new and experienced users.

MoonPay also noted it will be featured on ESPN throughout the weekend:

— MoonPay (@moonpay) July 23, 2026

Expanding Global Footprint

MoonPay reported that it currently serves more than 30 million customers across 180 countries. Through a single integration, the company provides cryptocurrency on-ramp and off-ramp services, trading capabilities, crypto payment infrastructure, and stablecoin solutions for over 500 enterprise partners.

The company has expanded its regulatory footprint across key markets. Its licenses and authorizations include a New York BitLicense, a New York Limited Purpose Trust Charter, money transmitter licenses throughout the United States, and approval under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. Those approvals are relevant because payment infrastructure providers must support consumer access while operating across jurisdictions with different compliance requirements.

The integration comes as digital asset companies increasingly prioritize accessibility alongside blockchain innovation. As cryptocurrency adoption expands beyond early adopters, payment convenience has emerged as a critical factor in attracting mainstream users.

By adding Discover Network, MoonPay has broadened access to cryptocurrency transactions while reinforcing its position as a payment infrastructure provider serving consumers, developers, and enterprise partners across global markets.