Cross-Border Payments Used to Suck, Is PayFI Fixing That?

So, I was planning a vacation trip last week, and as usual, the whole “how to handle money abroad” conversation came up. You know the drill, exchange rates, ATM fees, and the endless hassle of carrying cash or dealing with sketchy currency exchanges. But then my friend casually dropped, “Why don’t we just use PayFI?”

Turns out, PayFI is part of Bitget Wallet’s 2025 vision, and it’s trying to make crypto actually useful for real-life stuff. User deposit stablecoins like USDT or USDC, earn yields through DeFi protocols, and can use those earnings to pay for things like flights, hotels, or even ramen at a Tokyo street stall.

The Bitget Wallet Card operates on zero annual fees, low top-up charges, and competitive exchange rates. Plus, partnerships with companies like Triple-A and Bitrefill mean you can convert crypto into gift cards or use it at businesses that accept digital payments.

Honestly, it sounds good for travelers and can even earn interest on your travel fund while you’re at it.

What do you think? Would you trust crypto for travel expenses, or is it still too early?