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How to launch an issuing product: what it takes to partner with a card issuer

September 16, 2024
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Striga’s licensed card issuer platform helps fintechs launch branded debit cards and integrated online payment methods without the overhead of multiple third parties.

Striga Team

Building a crypto payments platform from scratch is a heavy lift—especially when you factor in product development, licensing, and regulatory compliance. Working with a licensed card issuer lets you skip months of integration work and focus on getting to market.

Striga’s white-label card issuing solution makes it simple to launch branded debit cards that support online payment methods—with fast onboarding, complete KYC/AML coverage, and just one API.

Self-branded debit cards backed by simple APIs

Whether you're building a wallet, a crypto exchange, or embedded online payment services, getting your product live quickly is critical. But traditional card issuing involves working with at least eight different partners—from card printers to programme managers.

Striga eliminates this complexity with an all-in-one card issuer solution. Our APIs let you:

  • Launch fully branded crypto debit cards
  • Integrate with your existing crypto wallet
  • Automate onboarding and compliance
  • Manage cards, spending, and lifecycles from one dashboard

The result: a personalised user experience, faster time to market, and lower operational cost.

Launch branded debit cards in four simple steps

Most small fintech teams don’t have the time or budget to navigate the complexities of becoming a card issuer. Striga’s white-label platform helps you launch in under six weeks:

  1. Design your card: Choose the look and feel using your brand colours and logo.
  2. Integrate the API: Use our developer-friendly sandbox and documentation.
  3. Manage operations: Track card activity, payments, and user lifecycles in the dashboard.
  4. Go live: Once tested, your cards are ready to ship or issue virtually.

You can start with a virtual debit card programme and expand to physical cards as needed.

Why fintechs choose Striga as their card issuer

Striga is a VASP-licensed card issuer, which means we handle compliance and card network relationships so you don’t have to. We enable your business to support online payment services across the EU, without needing in-house legal teams or regulatory approvals.

Whether you’re launching a neobank or embedding online payment methods in your app, Striga’s infrastructure gives you:

  • Full KYC/AML onboarding flows
  • Built-in fraud prevention and security
  • Access to card networks (e.g. Visa, Mastercard)
  • Instant settlement with fiat and crypto accounts
  • A clear path to scale

With regulations tightening in the EU, partnering with a licensed card issuer allows you to stay ahead without absorbing unnecessary legal and compliance costs.

Card issuance designed for modern crypto products

Striga’s all-in-one platform is built for businesses ready to offer practical crypto solutions. From card issuing to wallet integration, we help you launch payment features that users trust.

Skip the overhead of licensing and vendor management. Use a card issuer API built for speed, security, and scalability.

Modern users expect flexible, branded online payment methods that work instantly—whether in crypto or fiat. Partnering with a licensed card issuer like Striga means your business can offer this experience without months of development or high compliance costs.

Build. Issue. Scale. All under one platform.

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