Avalanche Debuts Visa Cryptocurrency Card for Smooth International Spending

In collaboration with Rain, the Avalanche Foundation has introduced the Avalanche Card.

This card serves as both a physical and digital payment method, enabling users to make transactions using cryptocurrency at any location where Visa is recognized. A press release provided to crypto.news revealed this information.

The Avalanche Card is compatible with USD Coin (USDC), Tether (USDT), Wrapped AVAX, and AVAX (AVAX), with the objective of streamlining cryptocurrency transactions for daily purchases. By facilitating direct spending, it eliminates the need for intricate conversions, offering a practical solution for users in regions with underdeveloped banking systems.

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As stated by John Wu, the President of Ava Labs, the main goal of this initiative is to make cryptocurrency as commonplace as "swiping a credit card."

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Crypto.com launched its Visa payment card program in Latin America last November, extending its cryptocurrency-associated rewards card to the region.

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Users can preload funds on the card using cryptocurrency wallets or fiat currency through the Crypto.com app. The card offers rewards across seven levels, including up to 8% cash back, service refunds, and airport lounge access.

By utilizing the Visa network, the Avalanche Card provides a secure and user-friendly payment solution, reinforcing Avalanche's broader commitment to accessibility in decentralized finance.

With an initial launch in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the Avalanche Card is poised to promote widespread acceptance of digital assets.

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