# First KuCard rollout in Australia brings seamless crypto payments to millions of Mastercard merchants.

*web3 · news · 2026-04-24 · Decrypt*

## Key points

- KuCoin launched direct crypto payments via Mastercard in Australia using the new KuCard solution.
- The service enables real-time USDC payments with conversion to fiat at point of sale.
- At launch, eligible users can pay with 37 USDC trading pairs at any Mastercard merchant.
- Immersve, as a principal Mastercard member, issues the KuCard and manages regulatory compliance.

**Companies:** Mastercard, KuCoin, Immersve
**Countries:** Australia

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