Nexo launches crypto Mastercard for EEA citizens

Bulgarian decentralized lending platform Nexo has unveiled a crypto-powered debit and credit score Mastercard for citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA).

According to the Aug. 31 announcement, the Nexo Card will permit customers to spend their euro, U.S. greenback, and British pound stablecoins by way of debit transactions at over 100 million service provider terminals worldwide. Up to 9% in annual curiosity will reportedly be paid to saved balances.

Meanwhile, the Nexo Card’s credit score transactions use main cryptocurrencies, resembling Bitcoin (BTC), as collateral, providing as much as 2% money again and rates of interest of 16% each year on used credit score traces. Both debit and credit score transactions straight convert customers’ crypto to fiat cash when used at terminals. Nexo claims that custodied belongings are insured by Ledger and Bakkt.

The agency additionally says that the brand new Nexo Card has no month-to-month or inactivity charges, no international change charges for as much as 20,000 euros ($21,700) per thirty days, and a restrict of 10,000 euros ($10,800) in month-to-month ATM withdrawals. Upon passing Know Your Customer verification checks, a digital card and a bodily card shall be issued; each can hook up with Apple Pay and Google Pay. The card is just out there to citizens of the 30-country EEA.

Earlier this 12 months, Nexo’s company workplaces in Sofia have been raided by Bulgarian police over allegations of violating sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering legal guidelines towards Russia. The agency stated it plans to sue the Bulgarian authorities for damages referring to the incident. Due to points with the native authorities, Nexo doesn’t present companies to residents in Bulgaria.

The way forward for #crypto funds is right here.

Introducing the world-first Dual Mode of our pioneering Nexo @Mastercard, that includes each credit score and debit capabilities.

Experience the benefit of debit coupled with the ability of credit score, earn rewards, and spend your approach. pic.twitter.com/FuHNUrSRNO

— Nexo (@Nexo) August 31, 2023