The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume has rolled out prepaid Mastercard cryptocurrency cards in several Commonwealth of Independent States countries, marketing leader Anka Tsintsadze confirmed on Friday.
Binance Mastercard is now accessible to authorized users in select CIS jurisdictions, including Armenia, allowing users to instantly exchange Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and over 100 supported tokens for local fiat currencies at checkout.
“We pay with cryptocurrencies.Sellers get either fiat or cryptocurrencies.This is the best way to promote crypto payments and adoption,” said Binance co-founder Changpeng Chao. I wrote on X praised the regional expansion of the crypto card service.
Binance Crypto Card Debuts in CIS, Expands European Coverage
According to a note from Binance, the card supports both in-store and online transactions at stores that accept Mastercard. Prepaid crypto cardholders are eligible to receive up to 2% cash back on eligible purchases up to $22.59 per month.
CIS users can now fund their accounts using USD through credit or debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Customers in Uzbekistan can deposit Uzbek Soms through the Humo card network, and customers in Kazakhstan can replenish their balances with Tenge through local banks or Mastercard channels.
Me paying with #CryptoCard somewhere in Yerevan pic.twitter.com/GfXXSQEYUXS
— Anka Tsintsadze (@AnkaTsintsadze) February 12, 2026
The card’s functionality allows customers to hold their crypto assets until the moment of purchase. When making payments in stores and restaurants, Binance performs the exchange at checkout, so cardholders do not need to convert their crypto to fiat currency beforehand.
Free cryptocurrency-linked payment cards are only available to applicants who already have an account with a provider that issues such cards, such as a cryptocurrency exchange or a bank that supports digital currencies.
Binance requires users to complete identity verification and anti-money laundering checks, including standard customer verification procedures, before ordering a card. Once approved, users will be able to access the card service without Binance’s administrative fees, processing fees, or annual fees, although third-party fees may still apply in some cases.
Prior to today’s announcement, the exchange had launched card services in the United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. The rollout of CIS will expand Binance’s card usage beyond the European Economic Area.
Cryptocard campaign incorporated into Valentine’s Day promotion
In addition to the CIS card launch, Binance announced a Valentine-themed promotional campaign with a $20,000 reward pool. The campaign will run from 2026-02-13 00:00:00 to 2026-03-13 23:59:59 (UTC) or until the rewards are fully distributed.
The promotion features pink-themed crypto rewards and invites users to complete tasks within the Binance ecosystem. Users can participate in the prize list by participating in activities such as referring friends, replenishing their wallets, and trading on spot and futures markets.
The “Bring a Plus One” initiative rewards users for inviting new participants to the platform. “Love at First Top-Up” will encourage participants to deposit via Binance P2P, fiat channels, card payments, or crypto purchase functionality. Rewards can reach up to $1,000 in tokens identified by pink icons such as AMP, UNI, DOT, etc.
US prosecutors are warning the public that Valentine’s Day is peak season for romance crypto scams. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio urged people to be careful with their online relationships in a warning issued Thursday.
Lawyer David Toepfer wrote that the scammers may have already established trust and induced victims to make crypto payments to fraudulent investment platforms in the weeks or months before February 14th.
He listed several warning signs, including requests to move conversations from dating apps to WhatsApp or Telegram, early love occupations, refusals to meet in person, and requests such as: payment via cryptocurrency, gift cards, or wire transfers.
“Romance scammers are after your money, not your heart. They prey on your trust and emotions, often targeting older and vulnerable Americans. We encourage you to slow down, verify your identity, and never send money to someone you have never met in person,” explained U.S. Attorney Toepfer.
