Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has officially launched the Bitget Card in selected Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets, in collaboration with Visa and card issuer DCS. The card extends cryptocurrency usage from exchange trading into everyday spending, allowing users to pay directly with digital assets at merchants across the region without manual conversion or bridging traditional finance.
Virtual Card First, Physical Card Coming
The initial rollout offers a virtual Bitget Card, with a physical version expected in the coming months. Issued by DCS and powered by Visa's global payment network, transactions are processed instantly, providing a user experience identical to standard bank cards. Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, stated: “For crypto to truly go mainstream, you can't ask people to constantly think about it. It should silently operate in the background as people live their lives. The Bitget Card reflects the shift where crypto becomes infrastructure, not a disruption.”
Competitive Rewards and Low Fees
To attract early adopters, the Bitget Card offers one of the most competitive reward structures in the region: up to 20% cashback on eligible spending, capped at $800 per transaction. The card also features low foreign exchange conversion fees, making it particularly suitable for global mobile users who expect frictionless cross-border payment tools. VIP members will enjoy higher discounts and free physical card issuance once available.
Ecosystem Partnerships
Joan Han, COO of DCS and DeCard, commented: “Ecosystem partnerships are key to bringing digital assets into everyday payments. By combining Bitget's ecosystem, DCS's issuing infrastructure and Visa's global acceptance network, the Bitget Card enables users to move from their crypto assets to daily spending through a familiar card experience.” Adeline Kim, Country Manager for Singapore and Brunei at Visa, added: “As crypto becomes more prevalent, consumers increasingly expect simple, reliable ways to use that value in daily life. The Bitget Card reflects the evolution of payments.”
Future Expansion and Ecosystem Vision
Looking ahead, Bitget plans to roll out premium physical cards with up to $100 in fee-free ATM withdrawals per month and global airport lounge access, reinforcing the card's long-term positioning as a lifestyle payment tool. The launch aligns with Bitget's vision of a 'Universal Exchange' that brings together crypto, derivatives, and tokenized traditional assets. By extending this structure to payments through partnerships with Visa and DCS, Bitget is narrowing the gap between digital assets and real-world commerce, allowing users to move from markets to everyday spending without changing context.
Bitget currently serves over 125 million users and provides access to more than 2 million crypto tokens, over 100 tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, forex, and precious metals. The Bitget Card marks another milestone in evolving cryptocurrencies from investment assets into practical payment instruments.