Two years on: how Visa and Paysend are making money transfers to visa debit cards easier than ever

Back in 2023, we teamed up with Visa to take on an ambitious goal — to make international money transfers faster, easier and more accessible for everyone. Fast forward to today, and that partnership is delivering in a big way.

Thanks to Visa Direct and Paysend’s growing status as the world’s largest digital payment network, you can now send monney to a debit card instatly* to more than 100 countries. No queues. No paperwork. Just a few taps on your phone using the Paysend app – and the money lands directly in your recipient’s account.

Here’s how it works, what’s changed, and how you can take advantage of instant card to card transfers today.

So… what’s card-to-card transfer all about?

It’s exactly what it sounds like. You transfer money from your debit card directly to someone else’s debit card — even if they’re in another country. It’s called a card to card transfer or debit to debit transfer, and it’s now one of the easiest ways to move money worldwide.

And best of all? It’s instant in most cases. So whether you’re sending cash to family, paying rent abroad, or helping out in an emergency, there’s no waiting around. And when sending to a recipient’s debit card with Paysend, you don’t always have to fund from a debit card, you can choose to fund your transfer from your bank account, or digital wallet too, for example.

Why this matters now more than ever

Over the past two years, we’ve seen a shift. People don’t want to rely on cash-based transfers or traditional bank wires that may take days and may come with hidden fees. They want something simpler, faster, and more transparent.

With Paysend and Visa, here’s what you get:

• Instant card to card transfer online — usually in seconds
• No need for your recipient to download an app or open a new account
• 24/7 global access to over 170 countries
• Lower costs compared to traditional methods
• Total visibility: you’ll always see fees and exchange rates upfront
   

Whether you’re supporting loved ones in the UK, Czech Republic or Kazakhstan – it just works.

Real people, real impact

Since 2023, we’ve helped millions of people access faster, more reliable international transfers. In high-volume corridors like the USA to Latin America, it’s already changing the way families stay connected — not just through calls and messages, but through timely financial support.

For freelancers, small business owners, students, and migrants alike, direct transfers mean no middlemen, fewer delays, and more control.

How to sign up to Paysend

Ready to try it? Here’s how to get started in minutes:

1. Tap Sign-up on the Paysend app or website
2. Enter your mobile number, starting with your country code
3. Verify with the SMS code and set up a four-digit passcode on the app
4. Fill out your basic details: name, date of birth, and email
5. Add your residential address — and you’re all set!

How to transfer money to another debit card with Paysend

Once you’re in the app, it only takes a few steps to send your first card to card transfer:

1. Select Send Money
2. Choose your receiving country
3. Pick bank card as the transfer method
4. Enter the recipient’s debit card number
5. Type in the amount and continue
6. Choose how you want to pay — from your bank account or debit card
7. Add your funding method (if it’s your first time)
8. Tap Confirm & Send

That’s it. Your money is on the way — and in most cases, it’ll land in their account in under a minute.

What’s next?

The Paysend–Visa partnership is still growing. More countries. More capabilities. More ways to move money instantly. Together, we’re committed to building a future where sending money to debit cards instantly is just as easy as sending a text.

If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s a great time to see how instant transfer really should feel.

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*Actual funds availability depends on receiving financial institution and region.