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wave.space now offers a Visa debit card and EU‑licensed personal IBAN that auto‑convert Bitcoin via Lightning, with a 1% swap fee and €2.99 virtual card cost.
Wave.space has opened enrollment for its Visa‑branded debit card that links directly to a user’s Lightning wallet, allowing Bitcoin to be spent instantly at any merchant that accepts Visa [1]. The service also provides a personal virtual IBAN, enabling SEPA‑instant EUR transfers that are automatically converted to Bitcoin on‑chain or via Lightning, with a flat 1% conversion fee plus a 0.5% spread baked into the price [1].
The product is built on an EU‑licensed infrastructure, partnering with Estonian VASP license holders to meet regulatory requirements and to issue personal vIBANs in the account holder’s name [1]. Users can fund the card by sending up to €100,000 from their bank, which the platform converts to Bitcoin in real time, or by linking an existing self‑custodial wallet through the Nostr‑Wallet‑Connect (NWC) protocol [1]. A virtual card costs €2.99 (paid in Bitcoin) and a physical card €29.99, with no additional fees for on‑chain withdrawals beyond network costs [1].
The launch arrives amid a turbulent sector history. In 2022, Visa withdrew authorization from WaveCrest Holdings—a Gibraltar‑based issuer that serviced many crypto debit cards—causing a temporary halt for several providers [2]. Wave.space’s approach sidesteps that risk by operating under its own EU‑licensed framework, but the broader reliance on Visa and Mastercard networks still means any future disputes could affect service continuity [2].
By marrying self‑custody with everyday banking tools, wave.space aims to attract both Bitcoin enthusiasts and mainstream users who want “zero‑Euro” spending without sacrificing security [1]. The real test will be whether the fee structure and regulatory compliance can sustain user growth, especially as competitors like Coinbase Card continue to expand their fiat‑crypto bridge services [2]. The sector will watch closely to see if wave.space can keep its Visa link active while delivering on its promise of seamless Bitcoin spending.
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