COMPANY detail

BRIDGE
Launch a custom stablecoin card

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BRIDGE
Company Overview.
Year Founded 2022
Status Acquired
Parent Company Stripe
Company Size 51-200 employees
Latest Deal Amount $1.1B
Location San Francisco, USA
Description.

Bridge provides infrastructure that allows fintech apps, wallets, and platforms to issue custom branded stablecoin payment cards.

Key purpose:

  • Enable users to spend stablecoins directly from balances
  • Support global card acceptance through traditional networks
  • Provide compliant card programs across multiple markets

The system lets companies launch programs with one integration and reach users globally while earning interchange revenue from transactions.

Bridge also enables spending directly from non-custodial wallets using smart contracts, removing the need for users to pre-top-up card balances.

Key Infrastructure.
API-First Card Issuing Bridge provides a developer-first API that lets companies launch stablecoin card programs globally with a single integration, covering card issuance, compliance, and settlement.
Smart Contract Wallet Spend Users can spend directly from their stablecoin balances in non-custodial wallets via smart contracts, eliminating the need to pre-fund separate card accounts.
Program Management & Compliance Bridge leverages Stripe’s program management, fraud controls, and banking relationships to help companies run compliant and scalable card programs in multiple markets.
Operational Dashboard A unified dashboard allows companies to monitor card issuance, user activity, balances, and transactions in one view, simplifying program management.
Additional Features.
Instant Virtual Cards
Users can receive virtual cards immediately and add them to mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay for instant spending.
Flexible Funding Models
Bridge supports spending from user-controlled wallets via smart contracts or from Bridge-managed wallets holding USDC or custom stablecoins.
Revenue & Fees
Partners can earn interchange revenue and configure transaction fees directly through the platform, with transparent fees and no FX markups on local transactions.
Global Market Support
Bridge enables companies to launch card programs in major international markets quickly and compliantly.

Partner Cards.

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GENERAL Questions.

What does Bridge do?
Bridge provides infrastructure that allows companies to launch global stablecoin card programs and integrate on-chain payments with traditional card networks.
Can users spend directly from stablecoin wallets?
Yes. Bridge supports direct spending from stablecoin balances through smart contract settlement, eliminating the need to pre-load card accounts.
How long does it take to launch a card program?
Companies can typically launch a card program in as little as four weeks depending on configuration and compliance setup.
Can companies issue their own stablecoin cards?
Yes. Bridge allows companies to issue card programs that spend from custom stablecoins created using its infrastructure.