Coinbase Adds Real-Time Funding with Visa Direct
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Today, Visa announced a partnership with Coinbase, one of the most trusted names in the crypto world. This new alliance is set to unlock a level of convenience and flexibility that could reshape the way Coinbase users in the US and EU manage their funds and trade crypto.
By integrating with Visa Direct, Coinbase customers with eligible Visa debit cards can now deposit funds into their accounts in real-time, giving them the agility they need to take advantage of trading opportunities. Whether you're adding funds, purchasing crypto, or cashing out to a bank account, this partnership makes it all faster, more reliable, and more secure.
As Yanilsa Gonzalez Ore, Head of Visa Direct, North America, put it: "We are thrilled to be partnering with Coinbase to help service their customers’ money movement needs. Providing real-time account funding using Visa Direct and an eligible Visa debit card means that those Coinbase users know they can take advantage of trading opportunities day and night."
Here’s a quick rundown of what this partnership means for Coinbase users:
- Real-time deposits into Coinbase accounts using an eligible Visa debit card.
- Purchases made directly with an eligible Visa debit card.
- Cash outs to bank accounts via Visa debit, with funds available in real-time.
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