Bridge
Bridge (Stripe, Inc.)
Bridge is stablecoin infrastructure (APIs for payouts, orchestration and card issuing) acquired by Stripe in 2024 and integrated into the group from 2025. Its Cards product lets developers and platforms issue stablecoin-backed cards, now integrated with Stripe Issuing and on the Visa network, with virtual and physical cards across dozens of countries through a single integration. It serves fintechs, marketplaces and enterprises.
Data & conditions
| Service type | Card issuing / BaaS |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Custom quote |
| Card networks | Visa |
| Card types | virtual, physical, debit |
| Stablecoins | USDC, USDT |
| Custody model | qualified-custody |
| Customer type | Fintech, Developers, Enterprise, Platforms |
| Fund custody | Custodial (platform holds funds) |
| Supported countries | US, EEA, LATAM, APAC |
| Segment | B2B |
| MiCA / License status | Not disclosed |
Strengths
- Part of Stripe: distribution, balance sheet and integration with Stripe Issuing (Visa network) at global scale.
- Issuance of stablecoin-backed cards (virtual and physical) via one integration across dozens of countries.
- No notable sovereignty advantage documented.
Weaknesses
- Developer/platform infrastructure: not directly accessible to end consumers.
- Non-public pricing (custom quote).
- Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
Verdict
Score 4.2/5, very strong profile. In its favour: part of Stripe: distribution, balance sheet and integration with Stripe Issuing (Visa network) at global scale. The trade-off to weigh: developer/platform infrastructure: not directly accessible to end consumers.
On the Sovereignty lens the score is 0.5/5 (weak): the strength is fund control (0.5/5).
Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.
"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.
FAQ
Can an individual use Bridge?
No. Bridge provides APIs to fintechs, platforms and developers to issue cards and move stablecoins; an end user may receive a card issued by a Bridge customer, not a direct Bridge service.
Does Bridge custody funds?
Yes. It manages the stablecoin balances backing cards and payment orchestration; it operates as infrastructure holding funds in transit, now within Stripe.
Sources
- Official service page Emissione · Integrazione Data verified on Jul 17, 2026
- stripe.com Data verified on Jul 17, 2026