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Tangem has officially launched Tangem Pay, a new payment solution that allows users to spend $USDC stablecoins directly through a virtual Visa card, bridging the gap between self-custody wallets and traditional payment networks.
The product, unveiled this week, marks a major milestone in crypto payments by integrating stablecoin transactions with Visa’s global infrastructure, all without giving up wallet ownership or private key control.
<h3 id="span-style-font-weight-400-non-custodial-payments-meet-visa-span">Non-Custodial Payments Meet Visa</h3>
Tangem Pay operates as a non-custodial payment system built into the Tangem Wallet app. Users can spend stablecoins from their hardware wallet instantly at any merchant that accepts Visa, both in-store and online.
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 Self-custody meets real-world spending.
 Tangem Pay, the non-custodial payment account embedded inside your Tangem Wallet, will begin its gradual rollout this month.
 USDC. Virtual Visa card. Onchain. <a href="https://t.co/qvy4al0W7E" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/qvy4al0W7E</a>
 — Tangem (@Tangem) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tangem/status/1986181245395665176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">November 5, 2025</a>
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Unlike custodial crypto cards that require third-party control, Tangem’s system ensures full on-chain ownership while providing the same convenience as a regular bank card.
The service currently supports Circle’s $USDC stablecoin on the Polygon network, with plans to expand to additional blockchains and tokens in future updates.
<h3 id="span-style-font-weight-400-global-rollout-and-integration-span">Global Rollout and Integration</h3>
The feature is initially rolling out across the United States, Latin America, and key Asia-Pacific markets, with a European launch scheduled for 2026. Tangem Pay integrates with Apple Pay and Google Pay, enabling seamless contactless payments and online purchases.
To activate Tangem Pay, users must complete a one-time identity verification (KYC) process, a step aimed at balancing regulatory compliance with user autonomy.
<h3 id="span-style-font-weight-400-stablecoin-utility-expands-span">Stablecoin Utility Expands</h3>
The launch underscores the growing use of stablecoins like $USDC as practical payment instruments rather than just trading tools. With its Visa integration, Tangem is positioning itself at the forefront of crypto-to-fiat interoperability, offering users a bridge between blockchain-held assets and everyday financial activity.
By combining non-custodial storage, stablecoin reliability, and Visa’s global reach, Tangem Pay could become one of the most user-friendly ways to use digital currencies in real-world commerce.
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Tangem Launches Visa-Backed Tangem Pay to Let Users Spend $USDC Worldwide

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