While trust in traditional financial institutions wavers, a new generation of tools emerges to make cryptocurrencies truly usable in daily life. With Tangem Pay, Tangem isn't just launching another crypto card—it's reinventing payments by embedding Web3 principles: control, autonomy, and sovereignty.
Key Highlights
- Self-Custody Meets Visa: Tangem Pay combines a Visa card with a cold wallet, enabling secure crypto payments without intermediaries.
- Global Crypto Spending: Seamlessly use cryptocurrencies worldwide while maintaining full financial sovereignty.
- Alephium Integration: Tangem Wallet’s multi-asset hardware solution boosts real-world Web3 adoption.
Announced at Paris Blockchain Week 2025, Tangem Pay merges cold storage and Visa payments into a single chip. Each transaction is processed via a personalized smart contract—triggered solely by the user, with no custodians or pre-funded accounts.
"Security isn’t about regulation but technology itself,"
— Michael Batuev, VP of Product at Tangem.
This innovation breaks away from hybrid models, offering a bank-free crypto payment card devoid of centralized exchanges.
Bridging Crypto and Everyday Commerce
Tangem Pay normalizes crypto usage without compromising decentralization:
- 130M+ Visa merchants worldwide
- Mobile payments via Apple Pay/Google Pay
- Self-custodial architecture: Private keys stay embedded until transaction approval
- No exchange dependency: Fully non-custodial
- Simplified onboarding: Waitlist open for late-2025 launch
Targeting users who demand functional, secure tools—not just tech promises.
Reclaiming Financial Sovereignty
Inspired by Bitcoin’s ethos, Tangem Pay eliminates trusted third parties in payments—applying "not your keys, not your coins" to everyday transactions.
👉 Explore how Tangem’s hardware wallet redefines security
The card effectively puts a programmable bank in your pocket, merging cold-wallet security with spending fluidity—a strategic leap toward mass crypto adoption.
FAQ
1. How does Tangem Pay differ from other crypto cards?
Unlike custodial cards, Tangem Pay processes transactions via user-controlled smart contracts—no intermediaries hold your funds.
2. Which cryptocurrencies are supported?
While specifics aren’t disclosed, Tangem Wallet’s multi-asset functionality suggests broad compatibility, including Alephium (ALPH) tokens.
3. Is Tangem Pay available globally?
Yes, wherever Visa is accepted (130M+ merchants), with mobile payments via Apple/Google Pay.
4. What’s the release timeline?
Public rollout expected late 2025; early access via waitlist.
5. How does self-custody work with a payment card?
Private keys remain within the card’s secure chip—transactions require direct user authentication.
👉 Learn why Tangem’s Alephium integration matters for Web3 adoption
Tangem Pay represents a pivotal step toward everyday crypto usability—blending uncompromised security with mainstream payment convenience. As collaborations like Alephium expand Tangem’s ecosystem, decentralized finance inches closer to consumer reality.