UK digital banking platform Ziglu has rolled out a new feature allowing customers to seamlessly spend their cryptocurrency holdings via debit card transactions. The ‘Crypto on Card’ functionality automatically converts digital assets to GBP at point-of-sale, eliminating manual exchange steps for users.
The system enables customizable currency prioritization – if a user’s primary funding source lacks sufficient balance, the card sequentially draws from backup crypto wallets according to preset preferences. Integrated with Apple Pay and Google Pay, the service promises transparent conversion rates without hidden fees.
Ziglu CEO Mark Hipperson positioned the launch as bridging crypto’s investment-use divide: “We’re moving digital assets beyond speculation into practical, everyday utility.” The feature arrives as Ziglu secures £15 million in fresh funding (£5 million raised plus £10 million term sheet) to develop its proprietary stablecoin slated for Q2 release.
Industry observers note the offering capitalizes on growing UK crypto adoption while addressing merchant reluctance to accept volatile cryptocurrencies directly. By handling instant fiat conversion, Ziglu joins Revolut and Wirex in facilitating crypto-commerce without requiring retailer blockchain integration.