Bitget Wallet launches new payment card across Asia-Pacific

By TechWatch PH Staff

Bitget Wallet has officially launched its Bitget Wallet Card across selected Asia-Pacific markets, marking a major step in bringing cryptocurrency into everyday spending.

The new crypto card allows users to spend their self-custodied digital assets directly at over 150 million Mastercard merchants and across Visa’s network spanning more than 200 countries.

Through the Bitget Wallet app, users can apply digitally, receive instant approval, and add their card to Apple Pay or Google Pay for global use.

Transactions are processed instantly through onchain swaps and deposits in USDT and USDC, while card top-ups come with no fees, making it easier for users to pay with crypto in real-world scenarios.

“Launching the Bitget Wallet Card in Asia-Pacific is a pivotal milestone in our strategy,” said Jamie Elkaleh, CMO of Bitget Wallet. “It strengthens our vision of combining self-custody, compliance, and real-world utility, giving users a single gateway to spend, save, and earn with digital assets.”

The rollout comes as the Asia-Pacific region continues to lead global crypto growth, with onchain activity rising 69 percent year-over-year to USD 2.36 trillion.

The region has become a hotspot for both institutional and retail crypto use — from stablecoin remittances in Southeast Asia to transparent, cost-efficient payment solutions in developed markets such as Japan and Australia.

By integrating Bitget Wallet’s self-custodial features with global payment networks, the Bitget Wallet Card aims to bridge blockchain-based assets with mainstream finance, making digital currencies more accessible to everyday users.