DeCardthe next-generation card brand, born from the experience of DCS (formerly Diners Club Singapore), has announced a strategic partnership with Polygon Labsa leading company in the development of Web3 solutions. This partnership integrates the Polygon network into DeCard services, allowing customers to deposit USDT and USDC directly into Polygon into their DeCard and DeCard Luminaries accounts.
This integration represents a fundamental step toward the widespread use of stablecoins in everyday life, now allowing stablecoin holders on Polygon to spend money directly at more than 150 million merchants worldwide.
The potential of stablecoins according to DeCard and Polygon Labs
Despite a global circulation of approx 300 billion dollars, stablecoin has remained a little-used tool for everyday transactions until now. Currently, only about $30 billion moves via stablecoin every day, less than 1% of global monetary flows. Many users still consider them as an asset to keep or trade, without being able to easily use them for everyday purchases.
DeCard was created precisely to bridge this gap, making stablecoin spending as simple and intuitive as using a regular payment card.
DeCard: innovation and accessibility for digital finance
With its flagship products, DeCard And DeCard fixturesthe brand aims to expand the real-world applications of stablecoins and offer practical, secure and accessible solutions. The integration with the Polygon network is part of a broader strategy by DeCard, which aims to partner with leading blockchains to ensure users have choice, speed and convenience when managing their stablecoins.
DeCard offers a card with a flexible credit limit, managed via D safe, an exclusive account equipped with advanced digital features. D-Vault enables efficient payment reconciliation and monitoring, allowing users to manage expenses and refunds from a single platform, for total control over their finances.
Polygon: Leader in stablecoin payments
Polygon cements itself as one of the benchmark platforms for stablecoin payments, with nearly $3 billion in market capitalization of supported stablecoins. The Polygon network is a leader in micro and small payments USDC and has marked an industry breakthrough as the first stablecoin network integrated with Stripe. The benefits are clear: fees less than $0.001 and settlement times less than five seconds.
This integration will keep DeCard users hooked stablecoin on Polygoon can seamlessly deposit these into their DeCard accounts, enabling faster, cheaper and more efficient payments across a global network of more than 150 million traders.
The vision of the protagonists
Joan HanCOO of DeCard, emphasizes:
“Our mission is to make stablecoin spending as intuitive as any other form of payment. We are continually expanding support for major networks to give our users more choice and flexibility, and Polygon adds an extra layer of convenience and reach. By focusing on simplicity and reliability, we aim to ensure a future where stablecoin payments are universal and effortless.”
Marc BoironCEO of Polygon Labs, adds:
“Stablecoins represent one of the most important innovations to connect traditional finance with the digital economy, but their real usefulness has been limited so far. The partnership with DeCard changes the rules of the game: by enabling deposits and spends in USDT and USDC in more than 150 million stores, we are making stablecoins truly useful in everyday life, from coffee to travel bookings to online shopping. This is a decisive step towards our vision of blockchain technology that is invisible to the user and real financial unlocks freedom for all.”
DeCard Luminaries: the future of Web3 payments
DeCard fixtures represents the evolution of the DeCard, designed for the pioneers of Web3. It offers exclusive privileges, enhanced experiences and unlimited possibilities, while maintaining the simplicity and security that differentiate the brand. All DeCard products are powered by DCS’ extensive experience, with over 50 years of history in card issuing, combining trust and Web3 innovation.
Polygon Labs: innovation and interoperability
Polygon Labs develops the Polygon Proof-of-Stake Network, a leader in payments and real possessions (RWA)next to the Agglayerprotocol that enables connection between blockchain and apps for a unified cross-chain experience. Polygon PoS stands out for its low cost and speed, with billions of dollars in stablecoins and a robust payments ecosystem. Polygon Labs’ research has contributed to the development of widely adopted zero-knowledge technologies and the incubation of successful independent projects.
A new standard for digital publishing
The integration between DeCard and Polygon marks a paradigm shift in how stablecoins can be used in real life. Users can now enjoy instant, secure and borderless spending, harnessing the power of the blockchain without having to deal with technical complexity.
This collaboration paves the way for a new era of digital payments, where blockchain technology becomes transparent and financial freedom is truly within everyone’s reach.