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What’s the difference between Virtual and Physical Card?

Updated over a week ago

Feature

Virtual Card

Physical Card

Format

Digital card in the app

Premium Visa card shipped to you

Availability

Instant, ready in seconds

Shipped to your address

Best for

Online payments, mobile wallets

In-store tap, ATM, travel

Apple/Google Pay

Yes

Yes

ATM withdrawal

No

Yes, any Visa ATM

Contactless NFC

Via mobile wallet only

Built-in NFC chip

Issuance flow

Verify → Issue → Activate → Spend

Verify → Issue → Activate → Ship → Use

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