Wirex Pay Expands to Stellar Blockchain
LONDON, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Wirex Pay, an innovative platform specializing in stablecoin payments, has announced its expansion into the Stellar ecosystem, supported by a significant grant from the Stellar Community Fund (SCF). This initiative will enable Wirex Pay to implement its advanced payment infrastructure directly on the Stellar blockchain.
Significant Growth for Wirex Pay
This strategic move represents a key step in Wirex’s growth plan as the company strives to create cutting-edge cryptocurrency payment solutions that are quick, efficient, and accessible worldwide. The integration with Stellar will allow users within the ecosystem to utilize all Wirex Pay offerings seamlessly. These services include a global current account paired with Visa stablecoin debit cards, which can be used both online and in physical stores at more than 80 million merchants globally. Additionally, Wirex will provide non-custodial business banking solutions, featuring corporate accounts, payroll cards, stablecoin yield options, and comprehensive accounting and reporting tools. Furthermore, a Web3 Banking-as-a-Service platform will enable Stellar-based decentralized applications (dApps) or decentralized exchanges (DEXs) to launch their own branded card programs, complete with fiat account capabilities for easier deposits and withdrawals.
Support from Stellar Community Fund
“Wirex Pay exemplifies the type of project we are keen to support through the Stellar Community Fund—one that delivers genuine utility, enhances user experience, and aligns with Stellar’s goal of providing accessible financial services,” stated Anke Liu, Ecosystem Growth Lead at the Stellar Development Foundation. “We are enthusiastic about Wirex Pay’s deeper integration with Stellar and the new functionalities it will bring to the network.”
Commitment to Financial Accessibility
“We are thrilled to share our expansion into the Stellar blockchain. This funding is a strong endorsement of our efforts with Wirex Pay and will help us expedite our initiatives,” commented Daniel Rowlands, General Manager at Wirex Pay. “Stellar’s infrastructure is designed for scalable, real-world financial applications. We look forward to equipping users with payment solutions that are faster, more affordable, and more accessible across retail, corporate, and Web3 contexts.”
Tailored Integration for Stellar Ecosystem
The integration of Wirex Pay on Stellar is anticipated to be operational in the upcoming months, with development already underway. Initial community engagement and technical discussions are being conducted to ensure that the integration meets the specific needs of both users and developers within the Stellar ecosystem.
Broader Vision for Financial Inclusion
This initiative aligns with Wirex’s overarching mission to democratize access to financial services, particularly in underserved regions where Stellar has a notable presence.
About Wirex Pay
Wirex Pay, developed by Wirex, is a Web3 payments platform aimed at enabling non-custodial, blockchain-based financial transactions for both individuals and businesses. Central to Wirex Pay is its capability to issue non-custodial Visa cards, allowing users to spend their stablecoins effortlessly at over 80 million merchants across more than 200 countries where Visa is accepted. By merging the dependability of Visa’s extensive payment network with the cutting-edge technology of blockchain, Wirex Pay guarantees users a secure and convenient transaction experience.
