Stripe Adjusts Global Expansion Plan for Stablecoin Cards
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On October 5–6, 2026, CoinDesk and PYMNTS reported that Stripe plans to expand its stablecoin cards to more than 100 countries by the end of 2026, with Henri Stern additionally overseeing its stablecoin and crypto businesses. The offering combines Stripe’s card-issuing capabilities with Bridge infrastructure, is not tied to any specific stablecoin or blockchain, and counts Kraken, Ramp, and Morse among its customers; OUSD was also listed as a supported option. On October 16, PYMNTS reported that Stripe and Plasma had launched a multi-currency stablecoin card, currently available in more than 30 countries, with a goal of expanding to more than 100 countries in 2027; earlier reports said the plan was to cover more than 100 countries by the end of 2026, while later reports said it currently covered more than 30 countries, with the target shifted to 2027. On the same day, a Stripe blog post said stablecoin cards were available in more than 65 countries, with plans to expand to 100 countries by the end of 2026 and launch in 27 EU countries. On October 19, Fintech News Singapore reported that the related infrastructure would support the US dollar, Brazilian real, euro, Mexican peso, and Colombian peso, as well as GENIUS Act-compliant stablecoins such as OUSD; the report still said the service currently covered more than 30 countries, with plans to expand to more than 100 countries in 2027.
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Developments
- Oct 16 08:00 · 1 reportsStripe launches global financial product updatesStripe Blog：Stripe expands Global Payouts and stablecoin card issuance, and launches a unified API stack
- Oct 16 04:03 · 2 reportsStripe and Plasma launch a multi-currency stablecoin cardPYMNTS：Stripe and Plasma launch a multi-currency stablecoin card
- Oct 5 21:46 · 2 reportsStripe expands stablecoin cards to over 100 countriesCoinDesk：Stripe plans to expand its stablecoin card program to more than 100 countries by year-end
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- Fintech News SingaporeStripe and Plasma collaborate to develop a multi-currency stablecoin card
Stripe is adding multi-currency support to its stablecoin card infrastructure and is working with Plasma to design related products. The infrastructure will support the US dollar, Brazilian real, euro, Mexican peso and Colombian peso, as well as OUSD and other eligible stablecoins that comply with the GENIUS Act; the cards currently cover more than 30 countries, and Stripe plans to expand to more than 100 countries in 2027.
- Stripe BlogSelectedStripe expands Global Payouts and stablecoin card issuance, and launches a unified API stack
Stripe has introduced three global updates for fintech companies, including expanding Global Payouts, launching stablecoin card issuance in 27 EU countries, and providing a unified API stack. Global Payouts now supports sending instant stablecoin payments to 160 markets and fiat currency payments to more than 100 markets; stablecoin cards are available in more than 65 countries worldwide, with plans to expand to 100 countries by the end of 2026.
- PYMNTSSelectedStripe and Plasma launch a multi-currency stablecoin card
Stripe and Plasma have partnered to launch a multi-currency stablecoin card, allowing cardholders to spend directly from the currencies they already hold and reduce unnecessary conversion and FX costs. The program currently covers more than 30 countries and supports USD, EUR, OUSD, and stablecoins that meet GENIUS-ready requirements, with the goal of expanding to more than 100 countries by 2027. Stripe’s stablecoin card infrastructure will also support more currencies and stablecoins, enabling businesses operating across markets to issue cards matched to their spending needs.
- PYMNTSStripe plans to expand stablecoin cards to more than 100 countries by the end of this year
Stripe plans to expand its stablecoin card business to more than 100 countries by the end of this year. The business combines Stripe’s card-issuing capabilities with Bridge’s stablecoin infrastructure, and Stripe says its card business is not tied to any specific stablecoin or blockchain. Stripe has issued more than 400 million cards since 2018, and OUSD has also joined the stablecoin options supported by its financial infrastructure.
- CoinDeskStripe plans to expand its stablecoin card program to more than 100 countries by year-end
Stripe plans to expand its stablecoin card program to more than 100 countries by year-end, with Henri Stern additionally taking responsibility for the company’s stablecoin and crypto businesses. PaymentScan data shows that stablecoin card spending was approximately $1.2 billion last month, tripling from a year earlier. Current clients of the related programs include Kraken, Ramp, and Morse. Stripe said its stablecoin products will remain compatible with stablecoins and blockchain.
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