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ZEC $1,204 Gate Partners with Visa to Launch Crypto-linked Card Across 40+ Countries and Territories
Gate says its new Visa-linked card will convert crypto to fiat at checkout in more than 40 countries and territories, with details set by local product pages.
Key takeaways
- Over 40 markets. Gate says the card is expected across more than 40 countries and territories.
- Visa's network is large. Visa covers more than 175 million merchant acceptance locations in over 200 countries and territories.
- Asset support varies. Gate's current card page lists USDT, BTC, ETH and GT under its Instant Spend Mode.
What happened
Gate announced a partnership with Visa to launch a crypto-linked payment card across more than 40 countries and territories. Crypto held in Gate accounts converts automatically into fiat when users spend, the exchange says. In its Oct. 8 announcement, Gate said the card links Gate account balances to Visa's payment network for online and in-store payments.
Users can apply for and manage the card through the Gate app, according to the exchange. The card is tied to Gate Money, an application that combines digital assets, bank accounts, stocks, gold and payments in one place. Gate says users can update the Gate App to v8.39.0 to enable Gate Money.
Gate says it does not require merchants to handle crypto directly. At the point of sale, the relevant digital assets convert into fiat, and the merchant receives payment through the normal card system.
Why it matters
Visa's network covers more than 175 million merchant acceptance locations in over 200 countries and territories, according to Visa's published figures. Visa supports more than 160 stablecoin-linked card programs, and payment volume for those programs is rising nearly 200% yearly.
Gate says it serves more than 61 million users and supports trading across 5,300+ crypto assets and 12,800+ stock assets. It had card products in several regions earlier in 2026, so the Visa rollout extends an existing product line.
Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han said digital assets are gradually becoming part of everyday financial life. He described the Visa partnership as a way to connect Gate accounts with commercial scenarios and make crypto payments more intuitive.
What the data shows
- Gate plans the Visa-linked card for more than 40 countries and territories.
- Visa supports more than 160 stablecoin-linked card programs, with payment volume rising nearly 200% yearly.
- Visa's network covers more than 175 million merchant acceptance locations in over 200 countries and territories.
- Gate says it serves more than 61 million users and supports 5,300+ crypto assets and 12,800+ stock assets.
Background
Founded in 2013, Gate had card products in several regions earlier in 2026, including virtual and physical cards. Its existing documentation says Gate Card supports online purchases, contactless payments and, for some physical cards, ATM withdrawals.
What is still unclear
- The announcement does not provide one complete public list of the 40-plus supported markets.
- Gate says country availability, eligibility requirements, supported assets and other service conditions depend on the relevant product page and local restrictions.
- The Oct. 8 announcement does not state that every new Visa card in the 40-plus market rollout will support the same asset list.
- Gate says available assets depend on the card type, issuer and user's region.
- Some card types require recent proof of address, and approval depends on residence, verification status, the issuing institution and compliance checks.
Questions readers ask
Which countries will get the Gate Visa card?
Gate says the product is expected across more than 40 countries and territories. The announcement does not provide one complete public list of supported markets, and Gate says availability depends on product pages and local restrictions.
Which cryptocurrencies can I spend with the card?
Gate's current card page lists USDT, BTC, ETH and GT under its Instant Spend Mode. Gate says available assets depend on the card type, issuer and the user's region.
How does the crypto-to-fiat conversion work?
Crypto held in Gate accounts converts automatically into fiat currency when users make purchases. The merchant receives payment through the normal card system instead of accepting cryptocurrency directly.
What do I need to apply for a Gate Card?
Current Gate Card documentation says applicants must complete Level 2 identity verification. Some card types require recent proof of address, while approval depends on residence, verification status, the issuing institution and compliance checks.
