Solayer has launched a Visa-compatible payment card that lets users spend USDC in stores, online, and through contactless payments. The card also supports ATM withdrawals in supported regions. The company said users can order the card through the Solayer Pay app. Existing users can request it for free, while new users must pay a $20 annual activation fee.
Solayer launched Solayer Pay in April 2025 under the name Emerald Card. The company said the platform first reached 40,000 users across more than 100 countries.
The new physical card expands Solayer Pay’s existing service. That service already supports storing, transferring, and spending digital assets through Visa-linked payment infrastructure.
The company said the card lets users spend USDC balances globally through Visa payment rails directly from their Solayer Pay accounts. Can stablecoin cards move from niche tools to everyday payment methods?
Solayer develops infiniSVM, a layer-1 network compatible with the Solana Virtual Machine. The network targets high-throughput on-chain applications. The company also said infiniSVM uses Solana for gas fees. That setup connects the payment product with Solayer’s broader blockchain infrastructure.
At the same time, Solayer’s card launch adds a consumer payment layer to its on-chain network. The company now links a payment card with a layer-1 system built for fast activity.
Solayer’s move comes as crypto and payments companies keep launching stablecoin-linked cards tied to Visa and Mastercard. In January, OKX launched a Mastercard-linked card for European users through Monavate. That card lets verified customers spend stablecoins, including USDC and Paxos’ Global Dollar. The following month, MetaMask expanded its Mastercard-linked card across the United States, including New York.
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In March, Visa and Stripe-owned Bridge expanded its stablecoin card program to 18 countries. The companies also said they planned to reach more than 100 countries by the end of 2026.
The same month, Mastercard agreed to acquire stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK in a deal worth up to $1.8 billion. BVNK supports stablecoin payments across blockchain networks in more than 130 countries. DefiLlama data shows the stablecoin market rose from about $243.3 billion in May 2025 to about $322.5 billion today. Tether’s USDt remains the largest stablecoin with about $189.7 billion in market value.
Circle’s USDC ranks second with about $76.7 billion. Meanwhile, Solayer’s card enters a market where stablecoin payments continue to link digital assets with traditional card rails.
Solayer has introduced a Visa-compatible USDC card that supports global payments, contactless purchases, and ATM withdrawals through Solayer Pay. The launch arrives as stablecoin payment adoption expands across major card networks, while competition among crypto payment providers continues to grow worldwide.