Bitget has officially rolled out its crypto-powered Bitget Card across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, marking a significant push toward making digital assets usable in everyday life. Launched in March 2026 in partnership with Visa and DCS, the card allows users to spend cryptocurrency seamlessly at over 150 million merchants worldwide where Visa is accepted.
The rollout spans nine major APAC markets, including Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, and Taiwan. Users can access a virtual card instantly upon approval, while physical cards are also being introduced for in-store payments.
The Bitget Card, powered by Visa, is now available to all Bitget users in selected APAC regions.
✔️ Up to 20% cashback.
✔️ Instant activation.
✔️ Zero setup costs.
✔️ Use in 180+ countries. pic.twitter.com/TmvFJsXqYA— Bitget (@bitget) April 2, 2026
Instant crypto spending with global reach
The Bitget Card is designed to eliminate the traditional complexities of using crypto for payments. Transactions are processed instantly, converting digital assets into fiat at the point of sale, allowing users to pay just like they would with a standard bank card.
The card integrates with Apple Pay and Google Pay, enabling contactless payments across supported devices. Initially funded through USDC, Bitget plans to expand support to additional assets, including USDT, BTC, ETH, and BGB, broadening its utility for different types of crypto holders.
In terms of costs, the card keeps fees relatively competitive. There are no annual or inactivity charges, and virtual card issuance is free. A physical card costs 5 USDC, while transactions carry a 0.9% fee and a 1% foreign exchange fee for non-USD payments.
Cashback rewards and high spending limits
To drive adoption, Bitget is offering a tiered cashback system exclusive to APAC users. Cardholders can earn between 2% and 12% cashback in BGB tokens on eligible purchases, depending on their VIP level, adding a strong incentive for frequent usage.
Spending limits are also tailored to different user tiers. Standard cardholders can transact up to $50,000 per purchase with an annual cap of $990,000, while premium users benefit from daily limits as high as $250,000.
The launch aligns with Bitget’s broader ambition to merge crypto with traditional finance under its “Universal Exchange” model. By embedding crypto into familiar payment systems, the company is pushing digital assets closer to mainstream adoption, where users no longer need to think about the underlying technology to use it.
Meanwhile, Mercuryo integrated native Apple Pay into Bitget Wallet, allowing the 90 million users of the non-custodial wallet to instantly purchase crypto with a single tap using their Apple devices (iPhone, Apple Watch, etc.).
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