Zepz, a London-based payments group behind WorldRemit and Sendwave, has launched stablecoin-linked Visa cards, in partnership with Bridge, a stablecoin infrastructure platform owned by Stripe.
The cards allow Sendwave Wallet customers to spend their digital-dollar balances at merchants worldwide.
Zepz has also signed an agreement with Stripe to expand into markets including the US, Canada and Australia.
The Sendwave Wallet, launched in October 2025, is a stablecoin-backed peer-to-peer money platform available in more than 100 countries.
It allows customers to send, store and spend funds while avoiding currency volatility and offering near-instant transfers within the Sendwave network.
Using Bridge’s technology, Zepz will enable customers to use their stablecoin balances for everyday purchases.
Bridge converts the stablecoins to local currency at the point of transaction, so merchants receive payment as they would for any standard Visa card transaction.
Mark Lenhard, CEO of Zepz, said:
“By leveraging Bridge’s infrastructure, Sendwave customers can use their digital dollar balance to not just send, receive and hold funds but also to spend them as an integral part of their daily lives. This isn’t just about moving money, but giving people better access, more stability and financial choice in their daily lives through a simple and trusted experience.”
Bridge’s platform connects stablecoin wallets to global payment networks, providing instant access to funds without the need to transfer money to a separate account.
The card is expected to be available in select markets, including Brazil, in early 2026.
Zach Abrams, CEO and co-founder of Bridge, said:
“Global fintechs like Zepz shouldn’t have to spend years launching cards from scratch in every country. With Bridge, Zepz can launch card services quickly and expand to new countries with just a few lines of code.”
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