# Stablecoin-backed card issuing

Issue prepaid or debit cards backed by stablecoin balances in more than 30 countries.

> Stablecoin-backed card issuing is in [private preview](https://docs.stripe.com/release-phases.md). To get access, [contact Stripe sales](https://stripe.com/contact/embedded-finance).

Stripe Issuing supports card programs funded by stablecoin balances, letting you issue prepaid or debit cards to cardholders in more than 30 countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa. Platforms can enter new markets with a single integration, without launching separate local card programs in each country.

All standard Stripe Issuing features are available, including physical cards, digital wallets, spending controls, real-time authorizations, and disputes.

## Choose your integration

Stablecoin-backed card programs come in two integration options. Choose the one that fits your platform architecture and wallet strategy.

|                           | Stablecoin financial accounts                                                                                                                                                                    | Bridge, Privy, or third-party wallets                                                                                                                                                |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Best for**              | SaaS platforms and marketplaces already on Connect, or businesses that want the Stripe higher-level abstractions. It’s also suited for programs that run both fiat and stablecoin card programs. | Existing Bridge or Privy users, or platforms that want to bring their own wallet. It’s best for crypto-native businesses that want direct control over their onchain infrastructure. |
| **Wallet type**           | Custodial wallets managed through Stripe financial accounts.                                                                                                                                     | Bridge custodial wallets, Privy wallets, or any non-custodial wallet.                                                                                                                |
| **Cardholder management** | You create cardholders and connected accounts using the Stripe APIs.                                                                                                                             | Bridge manages cardholder or account creation and KYC/KYB using their Customer API.                                                                                                  |
| **Funding model**         | Financial accounts are funded by external transfers, acquired funds, or platform payouts.                                                                                                        | Cards spend just-in-time from a linked wallet. Bridge pulls funds onchain at the time of authorization.                                                                              |
| **Account structure**     | Connect platform with connected accounts, each with a Stripe financial account holding USDC.                                                                                                     | Stripe account linked to Bridge. Consumer programs use Bridge-managed Stripe Cardholders. Commercial programs use Bridge-managed Connect accounts.                                   |
| **Onboarding**            | Stripe handles connected account onboarding, KYC, and KYB through Connect APIs or hosted flows.                                                                                                  | Bridge handles customer onboarding and KYC through the Bridge API or hosted flows.                                                                                                   |
| **Key APIs**              | Stripe v2 Accounts, Financial Accounts, Outbound Payments, and Issuing APIs.                                                                                                                     | Bridge Customer API for onboarding, Stripe Issuing APIs for card creation and management.                                                                                            |

## Get started

[Stablecoin financial accounts (Private preview)](https://docs.stripe.com/issuing/stablecoin-cards-for-financial-accounts.md): Set up a Connect platform with stablecoin-backed card issuing using Stripe financial accounts.

[Bridge, Privy, or third-party wallets (Private preview)](https://docs.stripe.com/issuing/bridge-stablecoin-cards.md): Integrate Stripe Issuing with Bridge to build a card program funded by any non-custodial, Bridge, or Privy wallet.

## See also

- [How Issuing works](https://docs.stripe.com/issuing/how-issuing-works.md)
- [Use Stripe Issuing in different countries](https://docs.stripe.com/issuing/global.md)
- [Stripe Crypto](https://docs.stripe.com/crypto.md)