Bitget Wallet Officially Launches Zero-Fee Crypto Card at EthCC, Heading to a New Era of Web3 Payments
At the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC) in Cannes, Bitget Wallet, the leading non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet platform, officially announced the launch of its first cryptocurrency payment card. This is a significant milestone in Bitget’s roadmap to realize its vision of “Cryptocurrency for Everyone”, and marks an important step in integrating digital assets into the global payment system.
The new card is launched in partnership with Mastercard and Immersve, a licensed payment infrastructure provider that allows users to pay directly with cryptocurrencies at over 150 million Mastercard merchants worldwide. What’s unique is that the entire process is done right from the non-custodial digital wallet, keeping the user in control of their assets until the moment of payment.
Bitget Crypto Card: From Vision to Reality
The launch was introduced through a keynote speech titled “Making Crypto Spendable,” featuring Jamie Elkaleh (CMO of Bitget Wallet) and Christian Rau (Senior Vice President of Mastercard). Both emphasized the importance of interoperability, regulatory compliance, and user experience in driving mass adoption of cryptocurrencies.
This new product is more than just a card, but a testament to how the connection between the worlds of traditional finance and digital assets is becoming increasingly seamless. According to Christian Rau, true innovation comes from bringing new asset models to the global payment infrastructure, where security, legality, and utility must go hand in hand.
Technology and Outstanding Features
The card can be registered directly through the Bitget Wallet app. Thanks to Mastercard Digital First technology, users can receive a digital card within minutes and add it to their Apple Pay, Google Pay or other compatible mobile wallets for instant payments both online and in physical stores.
Transactions are settled on-chain through a crypto-to-fiat conversion mechanism, ensuring full compliance with KYC and AML standards under Mastercard's regulatory framework. This not only enhances legality but also maintains the decentralization of the user experience.
In particular, the card does not charge transaction fees and has the ability to top up in real time through on-chain swaps, a breakthrough that makes crypto payments more flexible and convenient than ever.
Connecting Decentralized Payments to the Real World
The launch of the payment card is part of Bitget Wallet’s larger PayFi initiative to create a seamless Web3 payment ecosystem. In addition to the card, the wallet supports:
Scan-to-Pay with Solana Pay and national QR codes
An in-app “Shop” tab where users can purchase gift cards, phone credits, or top up games with crypto
This is a decentralized payment ecosystem that integrates many utilities into a familiar interface, providing the convenience and features of traditional banking apps while still maintaining the core Web3: ownership, transparency, and non-custodial.
Global Rollout Roadmap
The initial launch is rolling out in the UK and the European Union, with subsequent target markets being Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand. These are regions with high cryptocurrency adoption and are expected to be the next destinations for the product's strong expansion.
The Bitget development team also hinted at adding recurring automatic payments and supporting payments with multiple Layer 2 tokens in the near future.
Bitget Wallet: A Comprehensive Ecosystem for Web3 Users
More than just a storage wallet, Bitget Wallet has evolved into a comprehensive Web3 service center:
Supports 130+ blockchains and over a million tokens
Access to 20,000+ DApps
Multi-chain swaps, bridges, staking, and rewards
Web3 browser and advanced security toolkit
With over 80 million users and a user protection fund worth over $300 million, Bitget Wallet is not only about safety, but also a platform for a comprehensive and efficient decentralized finance experience.
Conclusion
The launch of Bitget Wallet’s zero-fee crypto card is not just a new product, but the beginning of a systemic shift in how users interact with digital assets. By connecting the blockchain world to the global payment network through Mastercard, Bitget Wallet is realizing a future where cryptocurrencies are no longer a “virtual” concept but a practical means of payment in everyday life.