Striga’s licensed card issuer platform helps fintechs launch branded debit cards and integrated online payment methods without the overhead of multiple third parties.

Building a crypto payments platform from scratch is a heavy lift—especially when you factor in product development, licensing, and regulatory compliance. Working with a licensed card issuer lets you skip months of integration work and focus on getting to market.
Striga’s white-label card issuing solution makes it simple to launch branded debit cards that support online payment methods—with fast onboarding, complete KYC/AML coverage, and just one API.
Whether you're building a wallet, a crypto exchange, or embedded online payment services, getting your product live quickly is critical. But traditional card issuing involves working with at least eight different partners—from card printers to programme managers.
Striga eliminates this complexity with an all-in-one card issuer solution. Our APIs let you:
The result: a personalised user experience, faster time to market, and lower operational cost.
Most small fintech teams don’t have the time or budget to navigate the complexities of becoming a card issuer. Striga’s white-label platform helps you launch in under six weeks:
You can start with a virtual debit card programme and expand to physical cards as needed.
Striga is a VASP-licensed card issuer, which means we handle compliance and card network relationships so you don’t have to. We enable your business to support online payment services across the EU, without needing in-house legal teams or regulatory approvals.
Whether you’re launching a neobank or embedding online payment methods in your app, Striga’s infrastructure gives you:
With regulations tightening in the EU, partnering with a licensed card issuer allows you to stay ahead without absorbing unnecessary legal and compliance costs.
Striga’s all-in-one platform is built for businesses ready to offer practical crypto solutions. From card issuing to wallet integration, we help you launch payment features that users trust.
Skip the overhead of licensing and vendor management. Use a card issuer API built for speed, security, and scalability.
Modern users expect flexible, branded online payment methods that work instantly—whether in crypto or fiat. Partnering with a licensed card issuer like Striga means your business can offer this experience without months of development or high compliance costs.
Build. Issue. Scale. All under one platform.
We just recently announced that Striga has joined, and we’ve been overwhelmed by the support and curiosity from our community. We’ve received a lot of great questions — here are some of the most common ones, along with what’s next for Striga and Lightspark.
A few weeks ago, Striga officially joined Lightspark — a company building the most efficient platform for global, real-time money movement on the Bitcoin network. Together, we’re combining Striga’s strong foundation in crypto compliance and banking infrastructure with Lightspark’s cutting-edge payment technology.
Lightspark and Striga share a vision: to make global payments faster, cheaper, and more open. Striga’s expertise in crypto-native card programs, KYC/KYB, and fiat–crypto bridging complements Lightspark’s Grid API. This partnership accelerates our roadmap and expands what both companies can offer developers and fintechs.
Nothing changes right now — your contracts, APIs, and integrations continue to work as before. You’ll continue to work with the same team, and we’ll notify you well in advance of any updates or migrations.
Lightspark partners now benefit from Striga’s capabilities in regulated card issuance, fiat ramps, and compliance tooling. Over time, you’ll see these integrated into Lightspark’s offerings.
For now, yes. The Striga brand and platform will remain active while we work behind the scenes on deeper integration. We’ll share updates as the two teams and products come together.
No immediate changes. You can continue using all existing Striga endpoints and tools. If updates occur, we’ll make migration guides and timelines available well ahead of time.
Please continue reaching out to your Striga account manager or the same support channels you’ve always used. Lightspark’s team is working closely with Striga to ensure seamless communication.
The combination of Lightspark and Striga gives builders a powerful stack — from compliant onboarding and card issuance to fast global settlement over Bitcoin. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities for wallets, neobanks, and payment companies.
We’ll be gradually rolling out updates that bring the best of both platforms together. Expect new APIs, expanded corridors, and improved developer experiences — with the reliability and compliance you’ve come to expect from Striga.
Visit lightspark.com for more on our vision, or follow Striga’s updates for ongoing news.
Book a call with us to learn how Striga can get your payment flow approved and launched in record time. No NDAs needed and we commit to upfront, transparent pricing to meet the needs of both startups and enterprises.
