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Ready-to-launch crypto card programmes through locally licensed issuers in 7 regions (EU, US, UAE & Gulf, Asia, Africa, LATAM, Oceania), Visa and Mastercard, 500+ assets, revenue share + interchange, live in about 15 days.
Short answer: for a business that wants to launch its own branded crypto card, Codego is our top pick because it issues in seven regions from one console, supports Visa and Mastercard with Apple Pay and Google Pay, converts 500+ crypto assets to fiat in real time and shares interchange and conversion revenue with the programme owner. Striga, Unlimit, Kulipa, Wallester, ChainUp and Wirex are strong alternatives for specific needs.
Ready-to-launch crypto card programmes through locally licensed issuers in 7 regions (EU, US, UAE & Gulf, Asia, Africa, LATAM, Oceania), Visa and Mastercard, 500+ assets, revenue share + interchange, live in about 15 days.
Crypto-native, EU-focused banking API that issues wallets, vIBANs, trading accounts and cards under its own VASP licence through one integration.
Large global payments and BaaS company where card issuing sits alongside acquiring, alternative payment methods and a fiat on/off-ramp.
Stablecoin-first card platform with spend settling natively from on-chain balances and a local-first issuing model.
White-label Visa card issuing and processing for businesses in the EEA and UK; a Visa Principal Member.
Blockchain technology vendor (exchange systems, custody, tokenization) offering a crypto card through a third-party issuer network.
Consumer-first crypto card brand with a business offering; best known for its own retail app.
| Platform | Codego | Striga | Unlimit | Kulipa | Wallester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issuing regions | 7 regions, one console | EU-focused | Global | Local-first | EEA & UK |
| Card schemes | Visa & Mastercard | Check with provider | Check with provider | Check with provider | Visa (Principal Member) |
| Crypto funding | 500+ assets, real-time conversion | Crypto-native | Fiat on/off-ramp | Stablecoin-native | Not crypto-specific |
| Programme economics | Revenue share + interchange | Check with provider | Enterprise contracts | Check with provider | Custom pricing |
| Typical launch | ~15 days, sandbox first | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
Need a deeper look? Read our detailed comparisons: Codego vs Striga, Codego vs Unlimit, Codego vs Kulipa, Codego vs Wallester, Codego vs ChainUp and Codego vs Wirex.
Most providers issue in one region, usually the EU. If your users are global, check that the provider has local issuers and BINs where they live.
Dual-scheme access lets you pick the best network per market and avoids being locked into one scheme.
Real-time conversion at authorisation means merchants receive normal fiat settlement while cardholders spend from crypto balances.
Ask whether you receive a share of interchange and conversion spread, or only pay platform fees.
A sandbox on day one and a launch measured in weeks, not months, reduces time to revenue.
This guide is published by Codego. Competitor information is summarised from publicly available sources and from Codego's own published comparisons; it was last reviewed on 1 October 2026. Offerings change — always confirm details directly with each provider.
Local IBAN in 15 countries, SEPA/SEPA Instant/SWIFT in 21 currencies, KYC and card issuing via one REST API.
Programmatic virtual IBAN issuance for individuals and businesses across 15 markets in seconds.
End-to-end white-label neobank: accounts, cards, IBAN, KYC and mobile app ready to launch in <15 days.
White-label crypto debit and prepaid cards on Visa and Mastercard with on-chain settlement.