The Italian Visa card is a prepaid virtual Visa intended for euro payments to Italian merchants. With $300 of card value, it covers larger purchases such as travel, courses or a few months of services.
It is popular with Italians living abroad who still pay for services at home. Our guide to virtual cards for Italians covers that situation step by step.
| Card type | Prepaid virtual card (no credit line, no credit check) |
|---|---|
| Card currency | Euro (EUR) |
| You pay | In US dollars from your Gpayvcc balance, funded with crypto |
| Network | Visa (as named in the product) |
| Issuer | Third-party issuing partner (Gpayvcc is not a bank) |
| Price | $300.00 card value + $15.00 one-time issue fee ($315.00 total) |
| Funding | Crypto deposit to your Gpayvcc balance: USDT (TRC20 or ERC20), USDC (Base), Bitcoin, BNB (BEP20), Solana, TON, TRX, Litecoin or Bitcoin Cash |
| Delivery | Card details are released after you complete activation in My Cards |
Where the merchant accepts prepaid Visa:
Some Italian merchants and public portals ask for a codice fiscale (tax code), which the card cannot provide. Some services also refuse prepaid cards for recurring charges.
For euro spending at a lower card value, see the German currency card. Paying Dutch merchants too? Our Netherlands guide covers local checkout habits.
Before you buy: confirm the merchant accepts prepaid cards on this network, check whether it needs 3-D Secure, and make sure the card's currency suits what you plan to pay. The card is prepaid, not credit, and is issued by a third-party partner, not by Gpayvcc. You are responsible for following the merchant's terms and your local laws.
Check current prices for all virtual cards before you deposit. Our frequently asked questions cover what you receive and what to check when a card is declined.
No, but you must follow each merchant's terms, including any residency requirement for the service you buy.
It is the Italian tax code. Some merchants and public portals need it for invoicing, and without one they may not complete your order.
Only where the biller accepts card payments and prepaid cards. Many bills are paid by bank direct debit instead.
