June 3, 2025 - Berlin, Germany - Nova Wallet has collaborated with Mercuryo, Quicko, and Mastercard to launch the first debit card for the Polkadot ecosystem. It was designed to give customers the ability to pay with their crypto assets for everyday purchases. With the Nova x Mercuryo Mastercard Debit Card, users can top up their cards using Polkadot (DOT) tokens, providing a unique way of spending for everyday purchases using DOT tokens that are converted into fiat.
Key features of the Polkadot debit card
Currently available in the European Economic Area, with plans to expand to more regions.
The card is currently denominated in euros (EUR), making it an ideal choice for users across the European Union.
Users can add the debit card to their Apple Pay or Google Pay wallets, allowing them to make contactless payments with ease wherever they are.
The card can be used anywhere in over 150 million merchant locations worldwide, across the Mastercard network.
Users have the ability to view their transaction history directly through the app, enhancing financial management.
The card comes with options to lock or freeze the card instantly via the mobile app, providing protection against unauthorized use.
Robust KYC and AML protocols.
Spending limits
For the sake of responsible spending, the debit card has the following limits applied:
Single transaction limit: €5,000
Daily transaction limit: €10,000
Monthly transaction limit: €40,000
In partnership with Mastercard and Mercuryo, Nova is committed to providing a secure and efficient payment solution that meets the needs of modern users. This is a huge milestone for the Polkadot ecosystem, and adds a brand new way for everyone to interact with their DOT tokens. The debit card is issued by Quicko, ensuring a secure and reliable experience. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in increasing Polkadot’s adoption worldwide.
For more information about the Nova x Mercuryo debit card and how it can enhance your financial experience, please visit novawallet.io.
Media Contact: Lina Lonskaya, Marketing Manager Nova Wallet - lina@novasama.io.
About Novasama Technologies
Behind the integration of the Nova x Mercuryo debit card is Novasama Technologies, a Singapore-based company established in 2022. Novasama specializes in building high-quality, community-oriented applications for the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems. With a focus on innovative financial solutions, Novasama is dedicated to enhancing user experiences in the digital finance landscape. The company's commitment to developing cutting-edge applications positions it as a leader in Web3 technology.
About Polkadot
Polkadot is the powerful, secure core of Web3, providing a shared foundation that unites some of the world’s most transformative apps and blockchains. Polkadot offers advanced modular architecture that allows devs to easily design and build their own specialized blockchain projects, pooled security that ensures the same high standard for secure block production across all connected chains and apps connected to it, and robust governance that ensures a transparent system where everyone has say in shaping the blockchain ecosystem for growth and sustainability. With Polkadot, users are not just participants, they're co-creators with the power to shape its future.