Zebec is powering Velo Protocol's branded card

Velo taps Zebec for branded card rollout

@Veloprotocol has named @Zebec_HQ as the exclusive infrastructure partner for its new branded card experience. The deal connects Velo's PayFi settlement layer directly to the Zebec Card network, giving users a path to convert on-chain holdings into purchasing power at merchant terminals around the world.

The integration supports native funding through $USDT and $USDC across @BNBCHAIN, @Ethereum, and @TRONDAO, keeping the entry point flexible for users already active on those chains. Two card tiers are on offer: Silver and Carbon. Both support multi-currency balances in $USD, $EUR, and $GBP, and the cards work with Apple Pay and Google Pay out of the box.

Zebec's card infrastructure and Velo's settlement ambitions

Zebec Cards allow users to spend cryptocurrencies in fiat environments via physical or virtual debit cards linked to user wallets. When a purchase is made, the selected cryptocurrency is converted to fiat in real time through liquidity providers, with the transaction then processed over the Mastercard network. The cards operate in 97 countries and already include Apple Pay and Google Pay support across their card tiers.

Velo, for its part, is building an alternative payments system that merges regulated fiat infrastructure with blockchain-based liquidity to create a unified PayFi network enabling instant settlement and single-system transaction flow. The protocol's roadmap includes the launch of virtual crypto debit cards and direct fiat off-ramps in Q2 2026, followed by cross-chain functionality and merchant payment tools in Q3 2026.

The partnership positions both projects squarely in the growing PayFi sector, where the core proposition is giving on-chain asset holders a direct, low-friction route into everyday spending without manually off-ramping funds in advance.

Sources:
Velo Protocol: 2026 PayFi Strategic Product Roadmap
Gate Learn: What Is Zebec Protocol (ZBCN)?
Zebec Network Official Site