Hold, Spend and Convert Dollars

Every Cardtonic account comes with a USD Wallet, wherever you sign up from. Fund it, spend it across the app, or convert it into your local currency.

Spend it, move it, or take it out

One Dollar Balance Across Cardtonic

Every Cardtonic account comes with a USD Wallet. It holds the dollars you use across Cardtonic, including funding your Virtual Dollar Card whenever you need to spend.

If your account is in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya or South Africa, you also have a local currency wallet and can move money between them. If you sign up anywhere else, the USD Wallet is your account’s home currency.

Cardtonic app wallet screen showing a USD balance

Fund your virtual dollar card

You can use your USD Wallet balance to fund your Virtual Dollar Cards for online shopping, subscriptions, and international payments.

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Cardtonic app virtual cards screen, with a card funded from the USD Wallet

Convert to your local currency

Need Naira, Cedis, Shillings or Rand instead? Convert money from your USD Wallet into any Cardtonic wallet.

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Cardtonic app conversion screen exchanging US dollars for naira

Withdraw in stablecoins

Withdraw from your USD Wallet to an external wallet using USDC or USDT. You can save a wallet address and reuse it for future withdrawals.

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Cardtonic app withdrawal screen with a stablecoin network and wallet address

Send Dollars Without Bank Details

Send money to another Cardtonic user with their username or email address. No account number or bank details needed.

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Cardtonic app transfer screen for sending money to another Cardtonic user

Why you need a USD Wallet from Cardtonic

Every Account Has One

No application, no approval, no domiciliary account. Your USD Wallet is created with your Cardtonic account, wherever in the world you signed up from.

Fund It With Ease

Sell a gift card and take your payout in dollars, or top up directly with USDC and USDT.

Manage Your VDC Balance

You can fund your Virtual Dollar Card using your USD Wallet balance. When needed, withdraw your available card balance back to your USD Wallet.

Move It However You Want

Convert into Naira, Cedis, Shillings or Rand. Send it to another Cardtonic user. Or withdraw to your own wallet in USDC or USDT.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a USD Wallet?

Your USD Wallet is created automatically when you sign up for Cardtonic or if you're already an existing Cardtonic user.

How can I fund my USD Wallet?

You can fund your USD Wallet with supported stablecoins, including USDT and USDC.

What can I use my USD balance for?

Use your USD balance to buy gift cards, pay for eSIMs, pay bills, and spend with your Virtual Dollar Card.

Can I use my USD balance with my Virtual Dollar Card?

Yes. You can fund your Virtual Dollar Card from your USD Wallet, and withdraw the card's available balance back to your wallet whenever you need to.

Can I convert my USD balance?

Yes. You can convert your USD balance to other supported currencies on Cardtonic at the applicable exchange rate and fees.

Can I withdraw from my USD Wallet?

Yes. You can withdraw your USD balance as a supported stablecoin, subject to applicable requirements and limits.

Which stablecoins can I use to fund my USD Wallet?

You can currently fund your USD Wallet with supported USDT and USDC deposits.

Is my USD Wallet the same as a bank account?

No. The USD Wallet is a digital wallet within Cardtonic for holding and using your USD balance. It is not a traditional USD bank account.

Do I need to create a USD Wallet before using my Virtual Dollar Card?

No. Your USD Wallet is created automatically, so there's no separate wallet setup. Once you have a USD balance, you can use it to fund your Virtual Dollar Card.