A New Era of Using Stablecoins Directly: “Slash Card” to Launch in Japan
Three companies—Slash Vision, IQuitous, and Orient Corporation—have partnered to announce the launch of “Slash Card” in Japan on April 20, 2026. This card enables payments using stablecoins (USDC) and will be available at Visa member merchants, offering a new payment experience that directly integrates stablecoins into daily transactions.
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SLASH VISION PTE. LTD. (Headquarters: Singapore; Shinsuke Sato, CEO; hereinafter, “Slash Vision”), IQuitous Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Seiichi Kanzaki, President and CEO; hereinafter, “IQuitous”), and Orient Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Makoto Umemiya, President and Representative Director; hereinafter, “Orico”) today announced that they will begin issuing the “Slash Card” (the “Card”), which enables card payments using stablecoins in Japan, starting April 20, 2026.
Regarding the Announcement of Partnership Agreement for “Slash Card”, please refer to the news release dated February 13, 2025.
Service Details
The Card enables payments using USD Coin (USDC), a U.S. dollar–pegged stablecoin, as the funding source. Cardholders can use the Card at Visa member merchants in Japan and abroad, just as they would a conventional credit card, without the need to convert stablecoins into fiat currency for each transaction.
Transactions for payments are executed based on the cardholder’s USDC holdings. Member merchants, meanwhile, receive the payments in Japanese yen or other fiat currency, as they do with standard card transactions. This allows users to incorporate stablecoins seamlessly into everyday purchases without needing to navigate complex procedures.
Pre-registration opened in June 2025, and the procedures for issuing the cards will proceed on a rolling basis for customers who have already registered. Applications for the general public are set to open around August 2026.
Pre-registration page: https://pre-card.slash.vision/ (in Japanese)
Roles of the Three Companies
Slash Vision: Program manager and brand provider, responsible for the development, operation, and branding of the Slash Card.
IQuitous: Card issuer, responsible for customer management and system operation.
Orico: Bank identification number (BIN) sponsor, responsible for compliance with international card brands.
Commitment to Security and Safety
The Card uses USDC, a U.S. dollar–pegged stablecoin, which adheres to strict regulatory frameworks, ensuring transparency and stability. The system incorporates advanced encryption and fraud detection technologies to protect user assets and transaction data. All three companies are committed to upholding the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance to provide a safe and reliable payment experience for all users.
Regarding the Announcement of Partnership Agreement for “Slash Card”, please refer to the news release dated February 13, 2025.
Service Details
The Card enables payments using USD Coin (USDC), a U.S. dollar–pegged stablecoin, as the funding source. Cardholders can use the Card at Visa member merchants in Japan and abroad, just as they would a conventional credit card, without the need to convert stablecoins into fiat currency for each transaction.
Transactions for payments are executed based on the cardholder’s USDC holdings. Member merchants, meanwhile, receive the payments in Japanese yen or other fiat currency, as they do with standard card transactions. This allows users to incorporate stablecoins seamlessly into everyday purchases without needing to navigate complex procedures.
Pre-registration opened in June 2025, and the procedures for issuing the cards will proceed on a rolling basis for customers who have already registered. Applications for the general public are set to open around August 2026.
Pre-registration page: https://pre-card.slash.vision/ (in Japanese)
Roles of the Three Companies
Slash Vision: Program manager and brand provider, responsible for the development, operation, and branding of the Slash Card.
IQuitous: Card issuer, responsible for customer management and system operation.
Orico: Bank identification number (BIN) sponsor, responsible for compliance with international card brands.
Commitment to Security and Safety
The Card uses USDC, a U.S. dollar–pegged stablecoin, which adheres to strict regulatory frameworks, ensuring transparency and stability. The system incorporates advanced encryption and fraud detection technologies to protect user assets and transaction data. All three companies are committed to upholding the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance to provide a safe and reliable payment experience for all users.