{"id":15002,"date":"2023-03-18T00:11:55","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T00:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/?p=15002"},"modified":"2022-08-20T06:36:29","modified_gmt":"2022-08-20T06:36:29","slug":"what-are-cryptocurrency-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/what-are-cryptocurrency-cards","title":{"rendered":"What are cryptocurrency cards?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/what-are-cryptocurrency-cards\/#why_use_a_crypto_card\" >Why use a crypto card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/what-are-cryptocurrency-cards\/#what_is_bitsa_card\" >What is Bitsa Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/what-are-cryptocurrency-cards\/#what_can_i_do_with_a_bitsa_card\" >What can I do with a Bitsa Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/what-are-cryptocurrency-cards\/#how_to_apply_for_a_bitsa_card\" >How to apply for a Bitsa Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/what-are-cryptocurrency-cards\/#recharge_with_crypto\" >Recharge with Crypto<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Tiempo de lectura:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutos<\/span><\/span><p>The number of crypto users is <strong>increasing<\/strong> steadily. That is why many companies come up with <strong>tools<\/strong> that make it easier for users to use cryptocurrencies. One of these tools are <strong>crypto cards<\/strong> and in this article we will tell you all about what they are and how they work.<\/p>\n<p>As we all know, many users use cryptocurrencies in order to <strong>multiply their capital<\/strong>. However, another part of users use cryptocurrencies<strong> to make money and value transfers<\/strong>, taking into account that one of the differential characteristics of cryptocurrencies is sending value <strong>from anywhere in the world with fewer restrictions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When the <strong>first cryptocurrency<\/strong> in history (Bitcoin) was created, the goal was to develop a<strong> global payment system<\/strong>. Crypto cards are a fast track to achieve this goal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_use_a_crypto_card\"><\/span>Why use a crypto card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main reason why the use of crypto cards is a very good <strong>advantage<\/strong> in our day to day life, is that we will have the ability to use cryptocurrencies in the daily payment, which, without these cards, is more laborious because we must do it through <strong>bank transfers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A few years ago using cryptocurrencies for everyday payments was really <strong>difficult<\/strong> unless the seller accepted payment in cryptocurrencies. Even if we were to find a seller who accepted payment in cryptocurrencies, some transactions could take up to<strong> 30 minutes<\/strong> to be confirmed, so it was not very practical. It may be that by the time payment arrives the price has changed due to volatility and we pay <strong>more or less<\/strong> for the value of the asset.<\/p>\n<p>A crypto card solves this problem, as it converts your sent cryptocurrencies to euros so you can seamlessly shop at thousands of stores around the world, without the need for them to accept cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<p>Even, in some cases, companies that offer crypto card services also have offers on certain subscriptions or gift cards. The <strong>Bitsa<\/strong> card, for example, offers discounts on <strong>Spotify Premium, Sony, Twitch and Nintendo among others<\/strong>. These discounts make us, as users, opt for these types of cards instead of regular credit cards.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_bitsa_card\"><\/span>What is Bitsa Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bitsa is an entity that offers several <strong>financial products in the Euro Zone or also known as SEPA zone.<\/strong> Bitsa stands out for the use and management of electronic money and is not linked to <strong>any bank<\/strong>. The services of this entity are offered through Visa cards. Among the main advantages of this card is the possibility of recharging it, either by bank transfer, cash (through coupons) or with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and many more. In addition, from the Bitsa app,<strong> we can manage all our assets easily and securely<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The process of obtaining this card is <strong>very simple<\/strong>, since we only have to <strong>register in the application and request it.<\/strong> Bitsa offers two types of cards; <strong>physical and virtual (totally free)<\/strong>. The physical card is ideal for day-to-day purchases, although it can also be used for online purchases. Once the card is requested, it will be sent to our home address. The delivery time will depend on the option we choose. On the other hand, the virtual card only allows us to buy and operate <strong>on the internet, unless we associate it with our smartphone<\/strong>, which will allow us to pay in physical stores. We can request this card from the application easily and completely free of charge. All the operations we perform with the cards can be managed from the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.bitsacard.BitsaApp&amp;hl=es&amp;gl=US\">Bitsa application<\/a> on our <strong>mobile device<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a version for teenagers (between 16 and 17 years old) called <strong>Bitsa Young<\/strong>, so that they too can enjoy financial freedom and independence without having to open a bank account.<\/p>\n<p>Summarizing:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Virtual Bitsa <\/strong>to pay from your mobile or smartwatch (totally free)<br \/>\n&#8211; <strong>Physical Bitsa<\/strong> (identical to the one in the photo below)<br \/>\n&#8211; <strong>Bitsa Young<\/strong> (for minors between 16 and 17 years of age)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13095 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/tarjetas-crypto2.jpg\" alt=\"tarjetas-crypto\" width=\"768\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/tarjetas-crypto2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/tarjetas-crypto2-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_can_i_do_with_a_bitsa_card\"><\/span>What can I do with a Bitsa Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The services offered by this card are not few. With it we can <strong>make secure purchases on the Internet<\/strong>, we can pay with the physical card in stores, restaurants and other establishments, we can also make <strong>free transfers within the Euro Zone or SEPA<\/strong>. We can also make cash withdrawals at any ATM that accepts Visa cards. We will be able to make transfers between cards and between <strong>users<\/strong> instantly. But the most important thing is that it is a <strong>reloadable card with cryptocurrencies<\/strong>. We will be able to make a very simple recharge from any wallet with cryptocurrencies such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/what-is-bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/whats-brave-payments-wins-tokens-bat-sailing\/\">Bat<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-mine-dash\/\">Dash<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/what-is-ethereum-eth-and-how-does-it-work\/\">Ethereum<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/what-is-litecoin\/\">Litecoin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/what-is-monero\/\">Monero<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/what-is-tether-usdt-the-complete-guide\/\">Tether<\/a> and many more<\/strong> and, automatically, we will have euros to spend in thousands of stores around the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_apply_for_a_bitsa_card\"><\/span>How to apply for a Bitsa Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Obtaining the Bitsa card is quite simple since we only <strong>have to register<\/strong> (it is a requirement to have an address in the Euro Zone). This step can be done from the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.bitsacard.BitsaApp&amp;hl=es&amp;gl=US\">Bitsa App<\/a>. To register we only need <strong>our name, email and telephone numbe<\/strong>r. Once we have registered we only have to <strong>request our card<\/strong>. To do this we must choose what type of card you want, either the p<strong>hysical card, the virtual card<\/strong> or the <strong>Bitsa Young.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Finally, we must go through a KYC process and verify our identity. This will be done through an <strong>email<\/strong> with a verification code that we will receive. With the application we can perform a <strong>photographic verification<\/strong>. To do this we must take a photo of our ID on both sides and a selfie. Once these steps have been completed, we will be able to proceed to use our enabled card. If we have requested a physical card, we will receive it by <strong>mail<\/strong> in a few days at home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13978 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bitsavirtual.jpg\" alt=\"tarjetas-de-criptomonedas\" width=\"768\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bitsavirtual.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bitsavirtual-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recharge_with_crypto\"><\/span>Recharge with Crypto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recharging with crypto is one of the <strong>easiest<\/strong> steps. We only have to <strong>select the card we want to recharge<\/strong> from the app and choose the option \u00abrecharge with <strong>cryptocurrencies<\/strong>\u00ab. Then, we select the <strong>cryptocurrency<\/strong> we want to use for the recharge and the amount to recharge. The application will provide us with an <strong>address<\/strong> where we must send the cryptocurrencies and the exact <strong>amount<\/strong>. We only need to go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/you-can-now-download-the-new-bitnovo-app\/\">wallet<\/a> from where we want to make the transaction, insert the data and send the indicated funds. After a few minutes we will be able to enjoy our cryptocurrencies in the form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/you-can-now-download-the-new-bitnovo-app\/\">FIAT<\/a> money and use them for our daily payments.<\/p>\n<p>The process is very simple and is ideal for those who need to use both euros and cryptocurrencies and do not want to have to open a bank account to do so. Bitsa is one of our favorite crypto cards as it is aligned with our vision of providing as many users as possible with financial freedom and independence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Tiempo de lectura:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutos<\/span><\/span>The number of crypto users is increasing steadily. That is why many companies come up with tools that make it easier for users to use cryptocurrencies. One of these tools are crypto cards and in this article we will tell you all about what they are and how they work. 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