Emurgo, the investment arm of Cardano, has partnered with Wirex to issue the Cardano Card, bringing multi-chain cryptocurrency spending to millions of people.
At the Cardano Summit in Berlin, Emurgo announced a strategic partnership with Wirex to launch the Cardano Card. Cardano Card is a multi-chain crypto card that integrates into the Wirex app and is instantly visible to Wirex’s 6 million users in 130 countries. Summit attendees can register on-site to preview plastic, metal and virtual cards. The phased rollout also includes the planned release of non-custodial Cardano cards in 2026.
The Cardano card supports 685+ cryptocurrencies and stablecoins (including ADA, BTC, ETH, and USDC) for online and offline Visa acceptance, and offers up to 8% crypto cashback, ATM access, low exchange fees, and decentralized finance (DeFi) utilities such as yield and loans. Also, according to Emurgo, a portion of the profits will be donated to the Cardano Treasury. Card availability varies by region and issuance is subject to eligibility and Wirex terms and conditions. Emurgo CEO Phillip Pon calls the launch a boost to Cardano’s banking profile, while Wirex co-founder Georgy Sokolov highlights the move towards mainstream cryptocurrency adoption.
ðŸ§Frequently Asked Questions
• Who are the partners behind Cardano Card around the world? Emurgo and UK-based Wirex (6 million users in 130 countries) have partnered on Cardano Card.
• Which cryptocurrencies does Cardano card support for users around the world? The card supports over 685 cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, including ADA, BTC, ETH, and USDC.
• When will non-custodial Cardano cards hit the market? Phase 2 non-custodial Cardano card functionality is expected to be released in 2026.
