Visa Expands Stablecoin Payment Cards to Asia-Pacific and Latin America via Key Partnerships

Visa has made significant moves to integrate stablecoin payments into mainstream finance, partnering with Bridge to launch stablecoin payment cards in Latin America, and collaborating with DCS Singapore, DTC Pay, and StraitsX to roll out similar cards in the Asia-Pacific region. These initiatives allow users to convert fiat into supported stablecoins—such as XSGD—and spend them globally at over 150 million Visa-accepting merchants, with purchases automatically converted back to local fiat currency at the point of sale. The Latin American rollout covers Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Chile, while the Asia-Pacific partnership aims to tap into the region’s fast-growing digital asset market. Benefits include lower transaction fees, instant conversion, and streamlined user experience, all of which could drive mainstream stablecoin adoption and enhance financial inclusion. The move is expected to attract regulatory attention and promote the development of clearer rules for stablecoins. Visa’s integration with major digital asset infrastructure providers supports developers through easy API access and signals confidence in stablecoin technology. However, success depends on addressing regulatory differences across regions and delivering a seamless user journey. These developments are likely to accelerate stablecoin use in everyday commerce and establish a global precedent for similar innovations, potentially reshaping financial infrastructure and increasing stablecoin market capitalization, which is forecasted to reach $2 trillion by 2028.