# Moon > Shop Online with Cryptocurrency Moon is a crypto payments company that issues virtual Visa cards purchasable with cryptocurrency. It lets users convert digital assets into spendable cards accepted by online merchants worldwide. Moon is a cryptocurrency payments company that provides virtual Visa cards purchasable with digital assets. It allows users to convert cryptocurrency into spendable card balances without manually exchanging it for fiat first, and its cards are accepted by online merchants that take Visa payments. The service targets cryptocurrency holders who want to spend digital assets on everyday online purchases. Moon addresses the gap between holding cryptocurrency and using it at conventional online checkouts. Users fund virtual cards using Bitcoin, including through the Lightning Network, along with other supported cryptocurrencies, and the resulting balance loads in US dollars for immediate use. The platform operates on a non-custodial basis and offers account protections such as two-factor authentication and revocable card permissions. Its core offering is the virtual prepaid Visa card, supplemented by gift card purchasing options and business-facing payment APIs for merchants and partners. Moon cards are used by individual cryptocurrency holders seeking privacy and flexibility in online spending, as well as businesses integrating crypto-based payment acceptance. The service is no longer actively developed, with limited recent public activity across its channels. - Type: Company - Sector: Payments - Status: Inactive - Founded: 2018-07-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/moon ## Products - [Moon Cards](https://thegrid.id/profiles/moon): Moon Cards is a virtual payment card service that lets users buy Visa-branded cards using cryptocurrency for online shopping. Users fund purchases with bitcoin, including via the Lightning Network, or with stablecoins and ether, and the card is loaded in US dollars for instant use. The lineup includes single-use 1X cards and reloadable X cards with higher spending limits, and cards are accepted at online merchants worldwide without linking to personal banking details. (Card, Live, Main Product) - [Moon Gift Cards](https://thegrid.id/profiles/moon): Moon Gift Cards is a marketplace that allows users to purchase merchant-branded and prepaid gift cards using cryptocurrency. Users pay with bitcoin, stablecoins, or ether, and the platform delivers gift cards instantly for use at retail brands and online stores. The service offers fee-free spending and discounts across a range of merchants, providing an alternative to card-based spending for those holding crypto assets. (Gift Cards & Digital Vouchers, Live) - [Moon Business API](https://thegrid.id/profiles/moon): Moon Business API is a cards-as-a-service platform that enables businesses to embed virtual card issuance and crypto-funded payment features into their own applications. It provides custom card controls, transaction history integration, and settlement options in both digital currency and bank transfer, along with built-in anti-fraud logic. Companies use the platform to launch white-label physical and virtual card programs with customizable limits and fees, supporting sandbox testing for development. 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