vIBANs power the future of virtual banking by enabling unique virtual bank accounts, fast SEPA payments, and efficient crypto-fiat flows through smart integrations.

As digital payments evolve, so do the expectations around flexibility, transparency, and global access. That’s where vIBANs—or virtual international bank account numbers—step in. For fintech platforms, especially those bridging traditional finance and crypto, vIBANs unlock faster onboarding, smoother compliance, and seamless euro-denominated transactions. They’ve become a building block in the infrastructure of modern virtual banking. With each user assigned a unique virtual bank account, payments become traceable, secure, and instantly compatible with SEPA rails—without relying on a traditional bank setup.
Unlike standard IBANs tied to a physical account, a vIBAN offers the same payment capabilities—minus 3rd party payments. Each user receives a dedicated virtual bank account identifier, which:
In short, it's the same banking functionality—with more flexibility and none of the legacy overhead.
Cross-border transfers have long been dominated by SWIFT. But it’s slow, costly, and opaque. Crypto remittance is changing that—especially when powered by vIBAN rails. A typical flow might look like:
This combination of virtual bank account convenience and blockchain speed is transforming how users think about cross-border payments.
Not all vIBAN providers offer the same value. To build scalable, secure, and compliant financial products, businesses need more than account numbers—they need infrastructure. The best partners provide:
For fintechs navigating crypto, payments, and regulation, vIBANs offer a practical path forward into the future of virtual banking.
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.
