BC Card Completes Pilot for Foreign Stablecoin Payments in South Korea

BC Card finishes a two‑month trial allowing foreign‑held stablecoins to be used for QR‑code payments at Korean merchants.

BC Card announced on Tuesday the completion of a pilot that tested the use of foreign stablecoins, held in overseas digital wallets, as digital prepaid cards for payments at domestic BC Card‑affiliated merchants. The trial, conducted with blockchain finance firm Wavebridge, overseas wallet provider Aaron Group, and fintech Global Money Express, ran from October 2025 for about two months.

The test demonstrates that stablecoins can be integrated into Korea’s card‑payment infrastructure, offering foreign users seamless QR‑code transactions without physical cards or currency exchange. CEO Choi Won‑seok said, “ Stablecoins have great utility for cross‑border payments, and BC Card will progressively develop a compliant stablecoin‑payment model.” The solution will be rolled out where permitted by Korean law and aligned with upcoming virtual‑asset regulations.

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🧭 FAQs

• What did the BC Card pilot test? It tested converting foreign stablecoins into digital prepaid cards for QR payments at Korean merchants.
• When was the pilot completed? The pilot concluded on Dec 23 2025.
• Where can the stablecoin payment be used? It is usable at BC Card‑affiliated stores across South Korea, subject to local regulations.
• Why is this pilot significant for Korea? It paves the way for a domestic stablecoin‑payment infrastructure that complies with emerging virtual‑asset laws.