Fintech firm Revolut on May 18 launched a Dogecoin-themed physical debit card, aiming to bring the popular meme coin, which traded at $0.1039 as of 14:30 UTC, to its 70 million users for everyday spending.
"Crypto card payments are subject to the exchange rate at the point of transaction," Revolut said in a statement on X, adding that users will not face additional exchange fees, though tax obligations may apply.
The new card, which features an LED light-up Dogecoin graphic, will roll out first in the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area, excluding Hungary, Switzerland, and Portugal. It allows users to spend their crypto balances by converting them to fiat currency in real-time, a feature that follows the company's 2025 integration of the Polygon network for in-app crypto payments.
The move pits Revolut against other crypto-native exchanges like Coinbase and Crypto.com, which have also expanded their card programs to bridge digital assets with daily commerce. For Revolut, the card is a key part of a wider strategy to build a cross-sell engine across its user base, which it hopes to leverage for new ventures in business banking and private wealth ahead of a potential IPO guided for no earlier than 2028.
The card launch comes as Revolut aggressively expands its financial footprint. The firm recently won a key permission from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to offer discretionary portfolio management and advisory services, paving the way for a private bank launch this summer.
At the same time, an internal memo from CEO Nik Storonsky reportedly designated business banking as the company’s top “P0” priority. This strategic focus highlights Revolut's ambition to move beyond its retail app and compete with incumbent banks on multiple fronts. The Dogecoin card serves as a high-profile marketing tool to draw users deeper into its expanding ecosystem of financial products, which now spans from crypto trading to leveraged investments and business accounts.
The broader market for crypto-linked cards is showing signs of growth, with data from The Block showing the number of daily crypto card transactions surpassing 100,000 on several occasions in recent weeks. This suggests a growing, albeit niche, demand for using digital assets for payments, a trend Revolut is now tapping into with one of the industry's most recognizable meme coins.
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