Bybit Physical Card Launches Pre-Registration in Brazil to Simplify Crypto Spending

Highlights:

• Bybit Physical card begins the pre-registration phase for Brazilian customers.
• Registering for the card within a specified window qualifies users for benefits like free card issuance and several others.
• The physical card initiative is coming four years after launching its virtual card for Brazil users.

United Arab Emirates-based crypto exchange Bybit has announced plans to launch its physical Bybit Card for its customers in Brazil. The trading platform announced its intention via a recent press release amid concentrated efforts for global expansion.

Relaying the physical card initiative to the public, Joan Han, the Sales and Marketing Director at Bybit, stated:

”We are pleased to bring the Bybit Card experience in physical form for our customers in Brazil. The Bybit Card has seen exponential growth this year, and it would not have been possible without the support and trust of our users across four continents.”

In the publicized document, the exchange noted that Brazilian users interested in the physical card should indicate their interest by pre-registering. Notably, Bybit promised incentives for early users. The benefits of registering include free card issuance. Meanwhile, the offer will last a limited window before the general release.

At the time of writing, the trading platform did not release the date for the official card release. However, it announced modalities for applying and qualifying for the free Bybit Card issuance. The application steps include applying for the virtual card and waiting for approval. Once the exchange authenticates the application, users can sign in, pre-register, and secure the card, attracting zero charges.

Other Benefits for Applying for the Card

Aside from enjoying free card issuance, Bybit disclosed several other packages for Brazilian customers that would embrace its physical card. Per the press release, new users boast chances of unlocking rewards worth approximately 150 Brazilian Reais (BRL) ($24.83).

The window for the above offer will last between now and the end of this year. Meanwhile, users can qualify for the 150 BRL by depositing 100 USDT (Tether) and spending with the card. In addition, Bybit noted that its card will attract zero annual or hidden fees.

Bybit Crypto Card Goes Live in Brazil

Brazil’s getting real with crypto! Bybit just flipped the switch on pre-reg for their physical card – no fees, no cap.

Drop 100 USDT, spend it, and boom: 150 BRL in your pocket.

Holders can swipe anywhere – 90M+ merchants worldwide.… pic.twitter.com/R9CCCqd6Fi

— Mario Nawfal’s Roundtable (@RoundtableSpace) December 2, 2024

Moreover, by applying for the physical card, the exchange noted that users will gain access to an instant virtual card that guarantees quick access to funds. Other potential benefits include earning 2% cashback in USDT, Ethereum (ETH), and Bitcoin (BTC) on eligible purchases with the physical card. Additionally, users can amass up to 8% in Annual Percentage Yield (APY).

Bybit’s Card Revolution

Before now, Bybit operated only virtual cards for its customers in the South American nation. The online card launched in September 2024, helping over 20,000 Brazilians circumvent barriers in accessing funds.

After four years, Brazil has experienced increased demand for digital assets. Therefore, Bybit thought it wise to introduce a physical card. According to the exchange, its latest initiative would serve as a convenient off-ramp solution amid a growing wave of crypto adoption.

While Bybit seems focused on global expansion, the exchange has also emerged as a target for regulatory scrutiny. In one of its previous publications, Crypto2Community reported that the Dutch Central Bank fined Bybit €2.25 million.

DUTCH CENTRAL BANK FINES BYBIT $2.4M FOR VIOLATIONS

The Dutch central bank dropped a $2.4 million fine on Bybit for rolling out crypto services without the right paperwork.

They were all about keeping the money-laundering risks in check, and Bybit was lagging on the… pic.twitter.com/5WQsaRKAMH

— Mario Nawfal’s Roundtable (@RoundtableSpace) October 31, 2024

According to the report, the UAE-based exchange offered its services to Netherlands residents without obtaining the appropriate licensing. Bybit’s infringement in the European nation violated several acts, including the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing laws.