In 2025, Mastercard and Chainlink announced a partnership that allows users to purchase cryptocurrency directly using their cards.
Partnership Announcement
Mastercard and Chainlink have joined forces to offer 3.5 billion cardholders the ability to purchase cryptocurrency directly through Swapper Finance, a new DeFi platform.
How the New Service Works
Now Mastercard users can:
* Buy cryptocurrencies like $BTC, $ETH, and $USDC directly from Uniswap. * Use Mastercard's global rails for fast and secure fiat-to-crypto conversion. * Transact without needing complex wallet setups or centralized exchanges.
Impact on the Crypto Industry
This integration marks the first major instance of direct DEX payment solutions from a global financial service provider, breaking down barriers between traditional finance and decentralized finance.
The partnership between Mastercard and Chainlink may change the way cryptocurrency is purchased, making decentralized finance more accessible to a broader audience.
