Zepz to Launch Stablecoin-linked Visa Cards, Powered by Bridge

By Dominic Sow · 2 December 2025

Zepz launches stablecoin-linked Visa cards for Sendwave Wallet users through Bridge, enabling global spending of digital-dollar balances; CEO Mark Lenhard and Bridge CEO Zach Abrams highlight expansion into new markets including the US, Canada and Australia.

Zepz, the global payments group behind WorldRemit and Sendwave, today announced the launch of stablecoin-linked Visa cards, powered by Bridge, a leading stablecoin infrastructure platform and Stripe company. The card will enable Sendwave Wallet customers to spend their digital-dollar balances at millions of merchants worldwide through the use of stablecoin-linked Visa cards. Additionally, Zepz has signed an agreement with Stripe to expand into new markets including the US, Canada and Australia. Launched in October 2025, the Sendwave Wallet is a globally accessible, stablecoin-backed peer-to-peer money solution that empowers customers to send, store and spend funds across more than 100 countries. The wallet helps customers avoid currency volatility while offering affordable, near-instant transfers within the Sendwave network. By using Bridge, Zepz will give customers the power to use their stablecoin balances for everyday purchases with just the tap of a card, anywhere Visa is accepted. When they make a purchase, Bridge instantly converts their stablecoins to local currency behind the scenes—so merchants get paid like any other transaction. Mark Lenhard, CEO of Zepz, said: “For years, cross-border communities have been underserved by a financial system that wasn’t built for them. We’re changing that. By leveraging Bridge's infrastructure, Sendwave customers can use their digital dollar balance to not just send, receive and hold funds but also to spend them as an integral part of their daily lives. This isn’t just about moving money, but giving people better access, more stability and financial choice in their daily lives through a simple and trusted experience.” Bridge’s technology connects stablecoin wallets directly to global payment networks, giving customers instant access to their funds for everyday spending without needing to move money or load a separate account. The card product, expected to go live in some markets including Brazil in early 2026, builds on Zepz’s mission to make financial empowerment simple, trusted and accessible for cross-border communities worldwide. Zach Abrams, CEO and Co-Founder of Bridge, said: "We launched our card issuing platform earlier this year to address a major gap we saw in the market," said Zach Abrams, CEO and co-founder of Bridge. "Global fintechs like Zepz shouldn't have to spend years launching cards from scratch in every single country. With Bridge, Zepz can launch card services quickly and expand to new countries with just a few lines of code.”