DeCard Unlocks Stablecoin Payments for 150M+ Merchants Globally, Powered by Polygon

DeCard, a next-gen payment card by DCS (formerly Diners Club Singapore), has integrated with the Polygon Proof-of-Stake network. Users can now deposit USDC and USDT0 into DeCard accounts and spend them instantly at over 150 million merchants worldwide. This marks one of the largest real-world deployments of stablecoin utility to date.

Key Ideas

Bridging crypto and real-world payments: DeCard enables stablecoin holders to spend like they would with traditional fiat, using familiar methods like card swipes or QR codes.
Polygon’s role: Known for its low fees (~$0.001/txn) and fast settlement (under 5 seconds), Polygon provides the infrastructure to make these transactions seamless and scalable.
Enterprise-ready: Polygon is already integrated with major fintechs like Stripe, Revolut, and Apollo, reinforcing its position as a go-to blockchain for payments.

Why It Matters?

This partnership demonstrates how onchain money can flow through traditional payment networks, making stablecoins more usable for everyday transactions. It supports the broader vision of stablecoins as the connective tissue between traditional finance and the decentralized economy.