These days, it is rather easy to obtain a virtual credit card linked to international accounts. For instance, Wise provides such card.
To obtain a physical card is however difficult, and actually impossible, in certain countries. For example Wise will not ship everywhere in the world, and this limitation also applies to most of its competitors.
Nevertheless, is it possible to use a contactless payment on the phone, like Apple Pay? The idea would be to link Apple Pay, or any such contactless payment available in the country (at least with local banks), to some virtual card. I am not sure whether there are limitations, from the account issuer, the card issuer, Apple Pay or the local payment services. Any thoughts? Any experience?
To obtain a physical card is however difficult, and actually impossible, in certain countries. For example Wise will not ship everywhere in the world, and this limitation also applies to most of its competitors.
Nevertheless, is it possible to use a contactless payment on the phone, like Apple Pay? The idea would be to link Apple Pay, or any such contactless payment available in the country (at least with local banks), to some virtual card. I am not sure whether there are limitations, from the account issuer, the card issuer, Apple Pay or the local payment services. Any thoughts? Any experience?
