Bitget Wallet and Mastercard Partner to Launch Groundbreaking Self-Custody Crypto Card 💳

In a major move to merge the worlds of decentralized and traditional finance, Bitget Wallet has announced a landmark partnership with payments giant Mastercard and infrastructure provider Immersve. The collaboration will introduce a revolutionary, no-fee, crypto-linked payment card that allows users to spend directly from their self-custody wallet.

Instant Access and Global Reach with Mastercard Digital First

This new Bitget Card will be directly accessible through the Bitget Wallet application, enabling users to make payments at over 150 million merchant locations worldwide that accept Mastercard. The card leverages Mastercard Digital First technology, which allows for a fully digital application process and instant integration into mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay, providing immediate spending power.

Users can fund their spending in real-time by linking to exchanges or making direct deposits from the blockchain into their Bitget Wallet. This seamless integration aims to remove the friction typically associated with using digital assets for everyday purchases.

The initial rollout will target the United Kingdom and the European Union, with ambitious plans for expansion into Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand in the coming months.

A New Paradigm for Crypto Spending

This launch marks a significant evolution from the first generation of crypto payment cards, which typically required users to top up a separate, centralized account managed by an exchange. The Bitget Card breaks this mold by connecting directly to a user's non-custodial wallet. This means users retain full control over their private keys and assets until the very moment of purchase—a crucial feature for advocates of decentralization and financial self-sovereignty. It directly addresses the common crypto mantra: "not your keys, not your coins."

All transactions are handled through an on-chain crypto-to-fiat conversion process managed by Immersve, a licensed Mastercard issuer that is fully compliant with strict KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) standards, ensuring a secure and regulated transaction environment.

Bridging the Gap to Mainstream Finance

The release of this card is a direct response to the growing consumer demand for practical, real-world utility for their cryptocurrency holdings. With an existing user base of 80 million, Bitget Wallet is positioning the card as a vital bridge between the security of self-custodied assets and the convenience of daily global commerce.

To further enhance the user experience, optional features are planned, including transaction rewards, yield generation on idle balances, and special verification bonuses.

"Crypto payments should be as simple and secure as traditional transactions," said Jamie Elkaleh, CMO of Bitget Wallet. Echoing this sentiment, Scott Abrahams of Mastercard emphasized that the partnership is focused on simplifying access to crypto "at scale."

Bitget Wallet stands as a leading non-custodial platform supporting over 130 blockchains, while Immersve provides the critical issuing infrastructure and Mastercard offers its unparalleled global network operating in over 200 countries.