Cardano is down more than 32% year-to-date, but that hasn’t stopped it from promoting the global crypto card ahead of its namesake summit in Germany.
Wirex issues Cardano cards to millions of people around the world, integrating ADA and over 685 crypto assets into a single platform that connects blockchain finance and traditional payment rails.
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- EMURGO has partnered with Wirex to launch the first-ever Cardano Card.
- Cardano cards give you access to ADA and over 685 crypto assets worldwide through the Wirex app and the Visa network.
EMURGO, the founding entity of the Cardano (ADA) blockchain, has partnered with digital payment platform Wirex to issue the first Cardano Card, according to a press release dated November 11.
The business partnership was announced ahead of Cardano Summit 2025, currently scheduled for November 12-13 at Gasometer Schöneberg in Berlin. Participants are promised to be the first to see not only virtual cards, but also physical plastic and metal cards.
With a user base of over 6 million people in 130 countries, Wirex integrates the card directly into your existing applications.
“We are excited to see Cardano launch the first-ever card service through the Wirex ecosystem. This is not only a major milestone in Cardano’s expansion into the global banking and payments space, but also a testament to their commitment to driving real-world adoption under the Cardano brand,” said Wirex co-founder George Sokoloff.
Cardano Card bridges TradFi and on-chain finance
According to the statement, the Cardano card will function as a multi-chain spending tool, allowing holders to trade in over 685 different cryptocurrencies and stablecoins anywhere Visa is accepted.
The card is integrated into Wirex’s financial ecosystem, so its utility extends beyond simple payments. Users can access income-generating accounts, secure financing for digital assets, and access structured trading products directly through the platform.
EMURGO CEO Philippe Pong positioned this partnership as a strategic leap forward for Cardano’s commercial presence. He said the partnership with Wirex is “more than just the launch of a cryptocurrency card,” stressing that it will significantly increase Cardano’s visibility in traditional banking. Pong described Cardano Card as “a user-facing product that is mobile-enabled, fintech-enabled, and uniquely built for on-chain finance.”
Wirex brings considerable weight to this effort. Since its founding, the platform has processed over $20 billion in cryptocurrency transactions and supports over 150 traditional and digital assets. Its ecosystem of 6 million users in 130 countries makes it one of the few payment providers with the ability to scale blockchain-specific cards globally.
The Cardano card path began in early July, with EMURGO opening registration for early adopters. The announcement positioned the product as a “smarter way to spend your cryptocurrencies” and outlined features such as ADA back rewards, staking access, and even a mechanism to return a portion of card profits to the Cardano treasury.