Wirex users can now fund Mastercard debit cards with Ethereum, as well as two dozen other cryptocurrencies.
ShapeShift.io, an instant digital asset exchange for Bitcoin and other blockchain tokens, has announced an API integration with Wirex, a London-based service that bridges traditional payments with cryptocurrency. Now, Wirex users can fund their cards with ShapeShift-supported cryptocurrencies.
ShapeShift founder and CEO, Erik Voorhees added:“Wirex renders banks wholly unnecessary. With cryptocurrency and an easy mobile app, one can avoid banks and still pay for things anywhere.”The debit card works anywhere Visa and Mastercard are accepted, according to Wirex’s website. Additionally, users can load cards instantly both via desktop or the smartphone app.The Wirex app also provides users with a so-called “virtual Visa card.” It can be loaded with Bitcoin or any ShapeShift-supported assets.
Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/mastercard-wirex-altcoins-payments/