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Pera Card waitlist now open: Mastercard-powered crypto payments on Algorand

May 12, 2025

Partnerships

Written by: Joseph Cecala

I’m happy to share that the Pera Debit MasterCard is ready to launch this week!  ICYMI, Pera Wallet has partnered with Immersve to launch a non-custodial, debit card that lets you seamlessly spend Algorand USDC (USDCa), everywhere Mastercard is accepted. Today’s waitlist launch marks another important milestone, with the full release now just around the corner – slated for this Thursday, May 15, 2025. 

The Pera Card will launch first in Immersve’s licensed regions, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, and New Zealand. If you’re in one of these areas, you can join the waitlist today.

Here’s why we think you’ll love the Pera Card:

      • On-chain transparency: All your balances and transactions are visible on the Algorand blockchain, offering complete transparency.
      • Instant: No waiting around — purchases are withdrawn from your wallet in real time, thanks to Algorand’s instant finality.
      • Non-custodial management: With the Pera Card you will always remain in control. Each card will have a unique wallet address that you can send funds to or withdraw from at any time. This includes withdrawing USDC back to your Pera wallet at any time without needing approval or intervention from the card issuer.  

The Algorand blockchain is built for speed, security, and cost efficiency, making it ideal for modern crypto payments. 

For those in permitted regions, get on the Pera Card waitlist today and get ready to experience seamless payments powered by Algorand! 

 

 

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