Arbitrum Expands Payment Options with Gift Cards and Mastercard Integration
Arbitrum Expands Payment Options with Gift Cards and Mastercard Integration
馃巵 Gift Cards Meet Crypto
Arbitrum continues to broaden its payment capabilities through two key developments:
- Integration with @BandoCool enables users to purchase gift cards instantly using cryptocurrency
- Partnership with @BleapApp allows Arbitrum payments wherever Mastercard is accepted
These integrations mark significant steps toward mainstream crypto payment adoption, making digital currency transactions more accessible for everyday purchases.
Note: These services are currently being rolled out and availability may vary by region.
Paying for goods just got easier! Buy gift cards with crypto in seconds on @BandoCool Arbitrum is taking payments Everywhere
Bando is now live on @arbitrum You can finally spend your assets on Arbitrum for real-world stuff: Uber, Amazon, subscriptions and prepaid codes of whatever you need No bridges. No cards. Just spend
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