Crypto visa cards bridge the crypto-fiat divide, enabling everyday crypto payments with fast, secure transactions using real-time conversion and global card access.

What if spending crypto was as easy as tapping your bank card at checkout? That’s the shift crypto users are experiencing with the rise of the crypto visa card. it eliminates the friction of prefunding, supports real-time crypto payment, and makes digital assets useful in day-to-day life. From international travel to a morning coffee run, users can now make payments just as easily with their crypto debit cards as with traditional ones. it’s fast. it’s practical. and it's making financial access more inclusive than ever.
Traditional banking still leaves out billions. Roughly 1.4 billion adults globally remain unbanked or underbanked—many without reliable access to basic financial services. and even those with access often face barriers like high international fees or limited transaction transparency. For these users, crypto payment methods offer a powerful alternative: lower fees, faster transfers, and broader global access. Crypto visa cards further simplify this experience by allowing users to spend crypto directly, eliminating the need for separate wallets or long settlement periods.
One of the biggest leaps in crypto debit card adoption is the ability to convert crypto to fiat in real-time. Instead of preloading or locking in rates in advance, users can pay in crypto at any merchant that accepts Visa—while the backend automatically handles conversion. no extra steps. no surprises. This means:
And for businesses, offering these cards can unlock new customer segments looking for speed and convenience in spending digital assets.
While the user side is frictionless, building and maintaining a crypto visa card program isn’t plug-and-play. Fintechs face several challenges:
Doing this in-house means significant engineering and compliance overhead. and slow go-to-market timelines.
That’s why many fintechs are choosing to work with card-as-a-service platforms—allowing them to launch crypto debit cards in weeks, not months. The best partners offer:
It’s a low-lift, high-impact way to deliver a next-generation crypto visa card—without building infrastructure from scratch. Crypto visa cards aren’t just another payment method—they’re the bridge between the old and the new, between fiat and crypto, between financial exclusion and inclusion. With smart crypto payment infrastructure and seamless real-time conversion, they make digital currency practical, scalable, and ready for everyday use. Whether you're a user looking for flexibility or a fintech building your next product feature, crypto debit cards are setting a new standard for what payment should feel like in 2025.
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.
