Use Striga’s virtual card issuing API to create, issue, and manage virtual crypto cards. Launch fast, stay compliant, and deliver secure payments with flexible, branded virtual cards.

As users demand faster, more flexible payment experiences, virtual cards have become a core part of fintech infrastructure. With a virtual card issuing API, fintechs can offer customers instant access to digital payment tools—without the delays or cost of physical card issuance.
Whether you’re building a Web3 wallet, crypto exchange, or embedded finance platform, Striga helps you issue branded, secure virtual crypto cards at scale.
Virtual cards are digital-first debit cards that live in mobile wallets like Apple Pay or Google Pay. They're safer, easier to manage, and ideal for users who want real-time access to their crypto and fiat balances—without jumping between apps or wallets.
Striga’s virtual cards API makes it simple for fintechs to:
This gives your users immediate access to spend their crypto—just like a traditional bank card, but with none of the friction.
With a virtual card issuing API, your business can give users full control over how, where, and when they spend. Through your app, users can:
You can also design these controls from your dashboard to support targeted customer segments or user tiers.
Traditional card issuing workflows are slow and clunky. Virtual cards issued through Striga are live in minutes, giving users an immediate way to transact without needing a physical card.
When paired with a virtual crypto card, the experience is even more seamless:
Users convert crypto to fiat automatically at checkout, while Striga handles the compliance and liquidity behind the scenes.
The result? A crypto-native lifestyle that feels like traditional banking—but works better.
Striga’s virtual card issuing API is designed for developers and product teams that want flexibility without building core banking infrastructure. It supports:
With compliance, settlement, and KYC handled by Striga, you can focus on building your product—not managing vendor relationships or licensing.
Virtual cards are no longer a luxury—they’re an expectation. With Striga’s virtual card issuing API, you can go live quickly, scale with confidence, and deliver a secure, user-first payment experience.
Offer your users virtual crypto cards that work globally. Reduce operational complexity. And get to market with a solution that’s ready for scale.
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.
