Using Crypto Cards with Apple Pay and Google Pay
Most major crypto cards now work with Apple Pay and Google Pay. Here is how to set them up and use them for tap-to-pay spending.
Adding your crypto card to Apple Pay or Google Pay transforms your crypto balance into a tap-to-pay instrument accepted at millions of physical retailers worldwide. In 2026, the experience is seamless: add the card in seconds, double-tap your phone or watch, and pay from your USDC balance at any contactless payment terminal.
Setting Up Apple Pay with Steyble Card
- In the Steyble app: go to Card → Add to Apple Wallet
- Verify card details via Face ID or SMS code
- Card appears in Apple Wallet immediately
- Tap to pay at any contactless terminal — default payment card if set
- Notifications: each Apple Pay transaction triggers an instant Steyble app notification
Setting Up Google Pay
- In Steyble app: go to Card → Add to Google Wallet
- Authenticate with your Google account
- Card added to Google Pay — appears on NFC payment list
- Compatible with Android 8+ devices with NFC capability
- Also works on Wear OS smartwatches — pay from your watch
Using Crypto Cards in Everyday Life
Once set up, using Steyble Card via Apple Pay or Google Pay is completely frictionless — identical to using a traditional bank card. The UX difference happens in the background: your USDC balance is debited, you earn 1.5% cashback in STEY, and the transaction is recorded in your Steyble portfolio for tax reporting. No fee, no manual conversion, no delay. Simply tap and pay from your crypto.