A US dollar card in El Salvador, topped up with USDT
A Visa in US dollars that you top up with USDT or USDC from any wallet or exchange, with no bank account. Since people pay in US dollars in El Salvador, all your purchases, online and in stores, involve no conversion.
Get my card →Reviewed on October 25, 2026
What you can pay for
Why it helps in El Salvador
El Salvador uses the US dollar and is one of the countries in the region where crypto is most talked about. With the card there is no conversion anywhere: you pay in dollars at the supermarket, in restaurants and online. And since it is topped up with USDT or USDC, you don't need a bank account.
At supermarkets and stores in El Salvador
It is a virtual card: to pay in a physical store, add it to Apple Pay on your iPhone (Apple Pay works in El Salvador) and tap your phone on the terminal. It works at supermarkets like Super Selectos, Walmart, La Despensa de Don Juan or PriceSmart, pharmacies, restaurants and any store that accepts contactless Visa. On Android, if Google Wallet is available on your phone, add it to Google Pay the same way.
Where to get USDT in El Salvador
In El Salvador you can buy USDT with dollars on Binance P2P or other exchanges.
If you already hold USDT on an exchange or in your wallet, just send it over a supported network: Polygon, BNB Chain, Base or Solana. The balance is held in US dollars.
How to get it in El Salvador
- Create your account at app.cryptocard.la.
- Verify your identity with your DUI or passport plus a selfie. It usually takes a few minutes.
- Enter your address in El Salvador as it appears on your documents.
- Top up with USDT or USDC and the card is ready to use online or with your phone.
Card fees
| Issuance and maintenance | Free |
| US dollar purchases | 0% |
| Cashback on digital subscriptions | 10% |
| USDT / USDC to US dollar conversion on top-up | 1.5% |
| Purchases in other currencies | Visa exchange rate |
| Minimum top-up | USD 10 |
| Top-up networks | Polygon · BNB Chain · Base · Solana |
In physical stores too, with your phone
Add the card to Apple Pay on your iPhone or Google Pay on your Android and tap to pay at any store worldwide that accepts contactless Visa: supermarkets, restaurants, transport, travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a bank account in El Salvador?
No. The card is topped up with USDT or USDC from any wallet or exchange; you don't need a bank account in El Salvador or anywhere else.
Can I top it up with Bitcoin?
Not directly. The card is topped up with USDT or USDC on Polygon, BNB Chain, Base or Solana. If you hold Bitcoin, swap it for USDT on an exchange first and send it to your card.
Is there a monthly fee?
No. The card has no issuance fee and no monthly fee.