As the transfer controls become stricter, the probability of funds being frozen and risk control has greatly increased. The president has had his funds frozen for 3 days almost every time he withdraws using Alipay, and risk control for 1 month. 😅

It is still quite necessary to get a U card for convenient and fast use of U for daily consumption! As the market becomes increasingly competitive, U card merchants are constantly innovating. Now, U cards can even be directly linked to Apple Pay and Alipay, recharge Twitter Blue Check, and even convert USDC directly to offshore RMB.

The Solayer Emerald Card is a Visa-based cryptocurrency debit card that allows direct deposits in USDC, purchases of national bonds, consumption with Solayer airdrops, and is usable in over 100 countries worldwide. It is also very convenient for offline spending.

1. Preparation work

1. Wallet requirements

Requirements: A cryptocurrency wallet that supports the Solana network, such as the Binance Web3 wallet.

Funds: Your wallet must have USDC (stablecoin). If not, you can purchase it on the Binance exchange and transfer it to your wallet.

2. Verification materials

Identification: passport or ID card (front and back).

Address proof: utility bills, bank statements, etc., to verify your current residence.

3. Other considerations

Supported regions: Usable in over 100 countries worldwide, but restricted in some areas of the United States.

Supported payment methods: Apple Pay, Google Pay, physical card swiping, ATM cash withdrawal.

Fee preparation: Regular users need to pay a $75 reservation fee and reserve enough USDC in the wallet.

2. Detailed steps to open a card

Below are the specific steps to activate your Solayer Emerald Card, just follow them step by step:

1. Visit the official website

Open your browser and visit the Solayer official website: solayer.org/emerald-card

Click the 'Open Card' or 'Apply Now' button on the page.

2. Fill in the information

Enter a valid email address to receive a confirmation email.

Select your user type:

Regular users: Need to pay a $75 reservation fee, which will be deducted from the associated wallet.

Genesis airdrop users/Presale participants: Check the corresponding eligibility to possibly waive the fees.

3. Confirm joining

After submitting information, you will receive a confirmation email indicating that you have entered the queue.

Be sure to check your email (including the spam folder) for further instructions.

3. Complete KYC real-name authentication

1. Submit personal information

Log in to your Solayer account (via the link in the confirmation email).

Fill in: Name (consistent with the document), nationality, current residence address.

Upload identification: photos of your ID or passport (front and back), and a selfie holding the document (with a clear view of your face and the document content).

2. Wait for approval

After submission, KYC usually takes a few hours to a few days to complete, and you will receive a notification upon approval.

Once KYC is approved, you can activate your card:

1. Log in to your Solayer account

Enter the user panel via the email link and find the 'Link Wallet' option.

2. Connect Solana wallet

Use wallet plugins (such as the OKX Wallet browser extension) or scan the QR code with a mobile wallet to authorize the connection.

Ensure the wallet is switched to the Solana network.

3. Deposit USDC

Check your wallet balance to ensure there are enough USDC to pay for fees or future expenditures.

If the balance is insufficient, you can recharge via on-chain transfer.

4. Activate the card

Set card preferences: spending limits, default currency, etc.

Virtual card available instantly: bind to Apple Pay or Google Pay for immediate offline spending or online payments (e.g., Twitter Blue Check).

5. Receipt of physical card (optional)

If you want a physical card for easy swiping or cash withdrawal, you can apply for one additionally:

1. Apply for a physical card

Enter your mailing address in the user panel (global shipping supported).

2. Pay for shipping

Shipping costs vary by region:

Approximately €15 in Europe

Approximately $20 in Asia

The fee will be directly deducted from the USDC balance in the wallet.

3. Logistics tracking

Card production and delivery take 7-15 working days.

You will receive a tracking number from DHL or Fedex to check the status in real-time.

6. Emerald Card: An innovative product in the Solayer ecosystem

On April 15, Solayer officially launched the globally usable cryptocurrency Visa card – the Emerald Card. This is a globally usable on-chain Visa card that allows users to seamlessly use cryptocurrency assets in real-world payment scenarios. Users depositing USDC can enjoy a 4% yield from US Treasury bonds and participate in the Emerald Card rewards program. In addition, Solayer collaborates with projects like Nubit and Nansen to offer cardholders Bitcoin rewards and product discounts as additional benefits.

Solayer is reshaping the infrastructure of Solana, and the Emerald Card is an important component of its product matrix built around InfiniSVM!