"hi," a next-gen Web3 neo-bank, has entered an exclusive partnership with The Sandbox, facilitating users to expend the native token, SAND, both online and in physical stores using the hi Debit Card.

This collaboration presents a vast community the chance to discover a new way to spend their SAND. With the hi Debit Mastercard, transactions using SAND can be conducted at multiple merchant locations and online. Prior to this, neither hi nor Mastercard had unveiled an NFT-based custom card.

Sebastien Borget, The Sandbox's co-founder and COO, opined that this alliance would amplify the reach and potential of SAND tokens. It also provides an avenue for customers to dive into the vast possibilities presented by the open metaverse, familiarizing them with genuine digital ownership through NFTs, starting with Avatars.

To celebrate the hi Debit Card's launch, the first 100 cardholders transacting 1,000 Euros in SAND will receive The Sandbox Avatars NFTs as a gift. Additionally, for every SAND transaction, European cardholders stand a chance to earn up to 5% Spend Rewards. They'll also get access to eight digital subscriptions and a plethora of travel benefits.

Sean Rach, hi's co-founder, expressed admiration for The Sandbox team's innovative spirit, emphasizing that partnering with them broadens the spending avenues for SAND users.

The hi Crypto and Fiat Debit Mastercard is unparalleled in its offering. It allows members to personalize their card with an NFT avatar. This card provides access to over 90 million Mastercard-affiliated outlets globally, accommodating both digital and traditional currency transactions. It boasts the Buy-Now-Convert-Later feature and facilitates straightforward GBP and EUR top-ups via a unique IBAN. Moreover, members can earn rewards on their expenditures and avail a variety of digital subscriptions and travel benefits.