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Revolut rolls out virtual crypto payment cards

3 septembrie 2024

In a company’s blog, Revolut said that using the new virtual cards, „you can pay anywhere for anything using crypto, from buying big-budget items to your everyday essentials — all with no exchange fees (yes, really).” Fair usage fees may be charged depending on your plan. T&Cs apply.

„With our new crypto cards, you can pay for your clothes, a coffee, your commute — all with crypto. That’s right, even your train ticket can be paid with Bitcoin. Pay in person and online, and choose from 180+ tokens.”

To launch the new crypto card designs, Revolut collaborated with Own The Doge, the legal owner of the Doge IP and image. „Embracing the ethos of d.o.g.e. (doing good every day), we’ve teamed up to make charitable donations to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Save the Children.” – the company said.

User can set up their cards with a few taps on the Revolut app and select which cryptocurrency they choose to spend from.

„Set up your card, and select which crypto to spend from (choose one token or all your crypto, it’s really up to you). So you can spend with crypto at any merchant, we’ll handle all the exchanging.”

„Tap on the go with your crypto card via Apple and Google Pay — now tokens can be accepted everywhere. Plus, you can find your card details in-app for making online purchases.” – the company explained.

Creating your new card is simple: 1) Head to your Revolut app 2) Tap the card icon in the top right corner, and Add new card 3) Select the Crypto tab, and follow the steps to create the card

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Anders Olofsson – former Head of Payments Finastra

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In 23 septembrie 2019, BNR a anuntat infiintarea unui Fintech Innovation Hub pentru a sustine inovatia in domeniul serviciilor financiare si de plata. In acest sens, care credeti ca ar trebui sa fie urmatorul pas al bancii centrale?