Gate Partners with Visa to Launch Crypto-linked Card Across 40+ Countries and Territories

Overview

Gate has announced a collaboration with Visa to launch a crypto-linked card, further expanding the use of digital assets in everyday spending and global commerce. The product is expected to launch across 40+ markets globally, allowing users to make payments with digital assets online and in-store wherever Visa is accepted.

Market Expansion and Adoption

The partnership builds on Gate's existing global user base and multi-asset service capabilities. Gate now serves over 61 million users globally, supports trading across 5,300+ crypto assets and 12,800+ stock assets, and provides access to TradFi products spanning metals, stocks, indices, forex, and commodities. The platform was among the first to implement 100% Proof of Reserves and has built a diversified product and ecosystem portfolio.

Benefits and Features

The crypto-linked Visa card allows users to make payments with digital assets online and in-store wherever Visa is accepted. The relevant crypto assets will be automatically converted into fiat currency at the point of sale, giving users greater flexibility in everyday spending. Users can also apply for and manage the card through the Gate app and access related payment services within a familiar platform environment. Details regarding supported markets, eligibility requirements, supported assets, and service availability can be found on the product page.

Partnership and Future Plans

Nischint Sanghavi, Head of Digital Currencies, APAC, said: 'Consumers want payment methods that are flexible, convenient, and widely accepted. Visa is committed to working with partners to expand payment choices and connect new forms of value to established digital payments infrastructure. Through our partnership with Gate, we look forward to enabling more users to use digital assets wherever Visa is accepted, further enriching their everyday payment experience.' Gate Founder and CEO, Dr. Han, added: 'Digital assets are gradually becoming part of everyday financial life. This partnership with Visa connects the digital asset accounts Gate users already know with a broad range of commercial scenarios, making digital asset payments more intuitive and better aligned with everyday needs. As the service launches across more than 40 countries and territories, we aim to give users greater flexibility in how they use their assets and further expand the practical use of digital assets in global commerce.

Conclusion

This partnership demonstrates the rapid expansion of crypto card adoption and the increasing recognition of digital assets as a viable payment method. By connecting digital asset accounts with Visa's payments network, crypto cards offer users a more intuitive way to use digital assets and serve as an important gateway to integrating them into everyday economic activity.