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 Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), Dash (DASH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Monero (XMR), Zano (ZANO) and Zcash (ZEC). 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.

In addition to those nine coins, CardsRelay accepts five stablecoin options, each pegged to the US dollar. These are USD Coin (USDC) on the Ethereum network, USDC on Solana, Tether (USDT) on Ethereum as an ERC-20 token, Tether on Solana, and Tether on the Tron network as a TRC-20 token. 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 and Tron 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 Monero, Zano and Zcash. Many gift card marketplaces do not support these three coins at all, which makes their presence on CardsRelay a genuine point of distinction. Holders of Monero, Zano 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 one of the 14 accepted cryptocurrencies 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, Zano 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.