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Kulipa - Enabling crypto wallets to issue their own debit cards

2025.01.09 10:24



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Unlock the power of crypto payments for your wallet

Kulipa helps crypto wallets issue branded payment cards to their users. Bring real-world utility to your wallet by making direct spending to merchants a reality. Sign Up Our Features

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Until now, it was impossible for crypto wallets to issue branded debit cards.

Kulipa makes this a reality.

Turn your wallet into a bank by starting your own card program, with Kulipa.

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The crypto payment card wallets have been waiting for

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White-labelled

Create and launch personalized cards that truly show what your brand is about, helping you acquire customers organically. Learn more

API-powered

Our strong and flexible API allows you to create the perfect payment experience that delights your users. Learn more

Out of the box

Our all-in-one solution takes care of the complex stuff. We handle 3rd party integrations, compliance issues and ensure a global presence for your wallet. Learn more

Tailored to phones

We offer simple Apple Pay® and Google Pay™ integrations , making your cards as competitive as top players in the payment industry. Learn more

Frictionless

We make it possible for a frictionless debit experience for your users anywhere Visa & Mastercard are accepted. Learn more

Customizable

Our off-the-shelf admin dashboard lets you control your card program, see customer data, and get expert help – all in one place. Learn more Use cases

Unlock a payment use case for your wallet

Launch a comprehensive banking solution with  instant settlement and card issuance, ATM access, and global coverage.

Provide users with a customized debit or prepaid card to spend their crypto anywhere Mastercard & Visa are accepted.

Create other services on top of the card (cashback, incentive and referral programs) to grow engagement even further.

“ At Argent, we’ve always believed crypto should also be easy to spend.  

That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with Kulipa to bring secure and seamless crypto debit cards to our users.

This is the future of crypto spending – unlocked for the Argent community. “ Features

Bring mainstream adoption to your wallet

Grow your user base Increase retention Generate more movement Save time and money

Become top of mind

With branded cards, global coverage, and a new payment use case. Learn more

Foster user engagement

Through delightful payment experiences and  Apple Pay® and Google Pay™ integration. Learn more

Grow activity in your wallet

With cashback, incentive and referral programs powered by real-world utility. Learn more

With our card management platform

Empower your team with new user data and a comprehensive dashboard for fraud and support. Learn more Grow your user base

Become top of mind

With branded cards, global coverage, and a new payment use case. Increase retention

Foster user engagement

Through delightful payment experiences and  Apple Pay® and Google Pay™ integration. Generate more movement

Grow activity in your wallet

With cashback, incentive and referral programs powered by real-world utility. Save time and money

With our card management platform

Empower your team with new user data and a comprehensive dashboard for fraud and support.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kulipa?

We're a one-stop-shop to help crypto wallet issue payment cards. These cards carry your brand, and offer best-in-class payment UX, a flexible API, and an intuitive dashboard to empower your support team.

What is the Kulipa card?

We have 2 card products: a debit card and a prepaid card. Both let your users spend their crypto anywhere Mastercard and Visa are accepted.

What if the merchant doesn't accept crypto?

With Kulipa, merchants don't need to accept crypto (or even know anything about it) for users to spend their holdings. We seamlessly convert USDC to fiat in the background, ensuring a smooth payment experience for all.

Where is the Kulipa card accepted?

Anywhere Mastercard and Visa are accepted, Kulipa is, too! That means over 37 million establishments in 210 countries.

What kind of cards do you issue?

Whatever your wallet needs! Branded physical cards, Apple Pay®/ Google Pay™, or virtual cards for online purchases.

How secure are the cards?

Kulipa takes security extremely seriously, using state-of-the-art measures to safeguard funds and data, so that users have peace of mind when spending their crypto. We work with a trusted network of partners to ensure maximum security for wallets and end users alike.

What currencies and blockchains can be used?

At this time, we support USDC, its wrapped versions, and Paxos. We can deploy on any blockchain - from EVM chains to L2 or Solana, and many more.

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