# Stablecoin-backed card issuing

Issue prepaid or debit cards backed by stablecoin balances.

> 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 in partnership with [Bridge](https://www.bridge.xyz/), letting you issue prepaid or debit cards to cardholders. 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. | Crypto-native businesses that want direct control over their onchain infrastructure, existing Bridge or Privy users, or platforms that want to bring their own wallet. |
| **Wallet type**           | Custodial wallets managed through Stripe financial accounts.                                                                                                                                     | Bridge custodial wallets, Privy non-custodial wallets, or bring your own 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)