Wirex, a full-stack crypto card issuer and banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider, today announced that it will support the launch of the Chimera card. Chimera Card is a Bitcoin-funded debit card that provides practical daily Bitcoin spending to users around the world.
Wirex BaaS: One Integration, Complete Infrastructure
Through a single API integration, Chimera Wallet will have access to Wirex’s complete BaaS stack.
Non-custodial card issuing — virtual and physical debit cards that allow users to spend while having full control over their assets. Includes seamless integration with Apple Pay and Google Pay. EUR and USD IBAN Accounts — Named virtual IBANs with SEPA instant and fast payment connectivity for seamless fiat on/off in over 30 countries. Integrated balance management — real-time stablecoin to fiat conversion at the point of sale with no up-front funding requirements. DeFi Yield with Enterprise Controls — Deliver integrated return opportunities on idle balances with full compliance and risk management.
“Our BaaS platform exists to allow innovators like Chimera to focus on building great products instead of dealing with complex payments infrastructure.” “With a single integration, Chimera has non-custodial cards, banking rails, and DeFi – everything we need to launch a world-class Bitcoin spending experience around the world. This is the power of full-stack BaaS.”
Rapid global expansion
By leveraging Wirex BaaS, Chimera avoids the complexity of building a payments infrastructure from scratch, eliminating the need for separate card issuers, banking partners, and compliance frameworks to manage. As a result, debit cards are accepted at over 80 million merchants worldwide, giving users the ability to stay in control of their Bitcoin.
Chimera Card is a natural extension of our vision to enable Bitcoin to be used in everyday life without compromising self-control,” said Simone de Gaspari, Chief Strategy Officer at Chimera.
“By enabling direct wallet-based funding and combining it with global debit card acceptance, we offer a transparent way for users to spend their Bitcoin while managing their assets.
Main features of Chimera card
Wallet-based direct funding via Bitcoin or the Lightning Network Globally accepted at all merchants that accept debit and credit cards worldwide True self-custody where card balances are held completely on-chain with private keys controlled by the end user — eliminating commingling risk and providing protection in the event of issuer bankruptcy Transparent pricing converts Bitcoin to fiat at prevailing market rates A forever 1.5% transaction fee for pre-order customers (versus the standard 2%), zero lifetime monthly fees and surcharges Travel-friendly exchange rates and ATM access for global spending The card also features seamless integration with Apple Pay and Google Pay for contactless payments, as well as travel-friendly exchange rates and ATM access for global spending.
Now accepting pre-orders
Reservations for the Chimera Card have started for a limited time. Customers who reserve their card during the pre-order period will receive permanent fee protection. Both virtual and physical cards are expected to be available by the end of Q1 2026.
Reservation link | Pre-order fee: 20 CHF
About Wirex
Wirex is a global payments platform serving both consumers and businesses, providing card-based payment products along with card issuing and banking infrastructure for its partners. For end users, Wirex offers payment cards and banking features designed for everyday spending.
For businesses, Wirex provides banking-as-a-service APIs, card issuance, and payment rails that enable digital platforms to launch compliant, globally accepted card programs. Trusted by over 7 million users since 2014, Wirex has processed over $20 billion in transactions across 130 countries. As a core member of Visa and Mastercard, we make it easy to spend your crypto anywhere, instantly.
About Chimera Wallet
Chimera Wallet is a next-generation Bitcoin wallet focused on ease of use, transparency, and real-world functionality. Built on Bitcoin’s VTXO technology, Chimera allows users to manage their Bitcoin, fund everyday expenses with an integrated Visa card, access gift cards, and participate in referral programs, all within a single interface.
Chimera Wallet is designed to bridge native Bitcoin infrastructure with practical financial tools, making it easy to use Bitcoin in your daily life without unnecessary complications. For more information, please visit chimerawallet.com.
