Cryptocurrencies Accepted at CardsRelay

CardsRelay supports payment in 14 cryptocurrencies, giving customers a broad selection of assets with which to buy gift cards for real-world brands. The accepted coins are Monero, Dash, Zano, fUSD, USD Coin, Tether, Dogecoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Solana, Dai, PIVX, Bitcoin and Zcash. Several of these are among the oldest and most widely held cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin launched in January 2009, Litecoin in 2011 and Dogecoin in 2013, while Ethereum introduced programmable smart contracts following its 2015 launch.

Among the accepted coins are several stablecoins, each pegged to the US dollar, including USD Coin (USDC), Tether (USDT) and Dai (DAI). Tether is accepted on Arbitrum One, Avalanche C-Chain, BNB Chain (BEP20), Ethereum (ERC20), Polygon and Solana, and USD Coin on Solana, Ethereum (ERC20), Avalanche C-Chain and Base. By offering the same stablecoins across multiple blockchains, CardsRelay allows customers to choose the network that best suits their preferences for transaction speed and fees. Solana transactions, for instance, typically settle quickly and at low cost compared with the Ethereum mainnet.

A notable feature of the CardsRelay payment list is the inclusion of the privacy coins Monero and Zcash. Many gift card marketplaces do not support these coins at all, which makes their presence on CardsRelay a genuine point of distinction. Holders of Monero or Zcash can use CardsRelay to spend their coins directly on gift cards from established retailers and service providers, without first having to convert their holdings into another cryptocurrency or into fiat currency through a separate exchange. This direct path from coin to gift card is the practical benefit that CardsRelay offers users of these assets.

The variety of supported networks reflects the differing technical characteristics of each cryptocurrency. Bitcoin and Litecoin rely on proof-of-work consensus, Ethereum transitioned to proof-of-stake in September 2022, and Solana uses a high-throughput design intended for rapid settlement. By accommodating coins built on these distinct architectures, CardsRelay aims to serve a wide cross-section of cryptocurrency holders rather than restricting itself to a single asset or chain.

Because CardsRelay is a digital goods marketplace rather than a financial service, the platform's role is limited to processing cryptocurrency payments in exchange for gift cards. It does not provide trading, custody or investment functions. Customers select a gift card, choose an accepted cryptocurrency at checkout, and complete the purchase by sending payment on the corresponding network.

The specific composition of the accepted cryptocurrency list, combining major coins, several US dollar stablecoins on multiple chains, and the less commonly supported Monero and Zcash, positions CardsRelay as a marketplace catering to holders of both mainstream and lesser-supported digital assets. Customers are advised to confirm the current list of accepted cryptocurrencies on the CardsRelay platform before making a purchase, as supported assets may be updated over time.