Bitcoin Card and
Payments Infrastructure
Intelligence
Independent research into Bitcoin payment cards, issuer economics, custody models, settlement infrastructure, fees, rewards and the expanding connection between digital assets and global payment networks.
Card Issuers & Networks
Analysis of leading issuers, banking partners and Visa/Mastercard infrastructure powering crypto cards.
Custody & Settlement
How assets are held, settled and converted across custodial and non-custodial card models.
Fees & Rewards Economics
Breakdown of fees, interchange mechanics, reward structures and the real cost of card spending.
Compliance & Operational Risk
Key regulatory, compliance and operational risks in crypto card programmes and payment flows.
The Bitcoin Card Payments Ecosystem
Bitcoin Holder
Wallet or Exchange
Card Issuer
Banking Partner
Visa / Mastercard
Network
Network
Merchant
Settlement
Settlement
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50+
Supported Assets
150+
Countries
30+
Card Programmes
Up to $250K
Monthly Spending
Limits
Limits
Global
ATM Access
1% - 10%
Typical Rewards
Range
Range
Note: Data represents typical ranges across major card programmes and is subject to change.
INSTITUTIONAL REPORT
Bitcoin Payments &
Card Infrastructure
Report 2026
Comprehensive analysis of the Bitcoin payments landscape, card issuer economics, infrastructure, regulation and the road ahead.
Our Methodology & Independence
Our research is built on transparent methodology, issuer documentation, fee disclosures, industry data and expert analysis. We are not affiliated with any card issuer, exchange or payment network.
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