How to get a Wirex card (from both desktop and Wirex App)
Region: Europe
Mar 15, 2016, 8:37:41 AM Published By Wirex Team
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get a Wirex card fromWirex platforms (desktop, app). To get a Wirex card, you must have an account. Please follow steps 1 and 2 on how to open an account, or if you already have one, you can jump straight to step 3 to find out how to get a card. Redeem you first card for free from Wirexapp.com or Wirex app: Android | iOS.
Step 2:After registration, check your email and click on the activation link. 
Once you click the activation link, your Wirexaccount is live. Step 3:Ordera card The virtual card costs US$3, and the plastic card costs US$17 (including delivery). Dont know which one to get? Find out which Wirex card is better for you. We suggest you transfer the amount plus a little extra sometimes the bitcoin price fluctuates. The first virtual card is free for all new accounts! To add funds for card payment, you can transfer:
Step 4:Order a new card After you have bitcoins in your account, you can now order new virtual cards and plastic cards! Go to your account dashboard and request a new card.Select the card with your preferred currency (choose between USD, GBP or EUR) and the card type (choose between physical/plastic or virtual). 
Step 5: Fill in your personal info You can use any residence address to fill up this page good news for travelers! However, if you wish to verify your account later (verified Wirex accounts havehigher limits), please add your official residence address, the one used on your ID, bank documents, bills, etc.
Please note that we are unable to deliver plastic cards to some countries. You can check which countries Wirex can deliver to. If your country is not supported, you will see the following error message. 
Step 6:Complete the billing and delivery page You can choose between standard or expedited delivery.Depending on where you live, a plastic card may take weeks to arrive. We suggest you get your first virtual card for free first. You can use it while you wait for the (US$17) plastic card to arrive. If you want an expedited card with delivery tracking, this will cost US$50. 
Step 7: Make payment and you're done! You can make payment from your Wirex bitcoin wallet or from funds in your existing Wirex card. If you selected the virtual card, check your email inbox in a few minutes. You can use it as soon as it arrives.
Enjoy your new Wirex card!
What you need
- A working email address.
- Optional - installWirex app: Android | iOS.
- For virtual and plastic cards payments - some bitcoins in another walletor funds in an existing Wirex card.
- Documents to verify your ID and address (for verification).
How to get a Wirex card from desktop platform
To get a Wirex Card from the Wirex app, please see next section. Step 1: Open aWirex account at https://wirexapp.com/.
Step 2:After registration, check your email and click on the activation link. Once you click the activation link, your Wirexaccount is live. Step 3:Ordera card The virtual card costs US$3, and the plastic card costs US$17 (including delivery). Dont know which one to get? Find out which Wirex card is better for you. We suggest you transfer the amount plus a little extra sometimes the bitcoin price fluctuates. The first virtual card is free for all new accounts! To add funds for card payment, you can transfer:
Bitcoin
If the sending wallet supports BitGo Instant, you will receive bitcoins in your Wirexaccount within minutes. If not, please allow approximately 30 minutes or more for the Bitcoin network to process the transaction.
Altcoins
Altcoins will be converted at the best possible rate via Shapeshift and appear as bitcoin in your Wirex bitcoin wallet.
Bank transfer and alternative payment methods
Note: You need an existing Wirex card to use this option. Step 4:Order a new card After you have bitcoins in your account, you can now order new virtual cards and plastic cards! Go to your account dashboard and request a new card.Select the card with your preferred currency (choose between USD, GBP or EUR) and the card type (choose between physical/plastic or virtual). Step 5: Fill in your personal info You can use any residence address to fill up this page good news for travelers! However, if you wish to verify your account later (verified Wirex accounts havehigher limits), please add your official residence address, the one used on your ID, bank documents, bills, etc.
Virtual card
Plastic card
Please note that we are unable to deliver plastic cards to some countries. You can check which countries Wirex can deliver to. If your country is not supported, you will see the following error message. Step 6:Complete the billing and delivery page You can choose between standard or expedited delivery.Depending on where you live, a plastic card may take weeks to arrive. We suggest you get your first virtual card for free first. You can use it while you wait for the (US$17) plastic card to arrive. If you want an expedited card with delivery tracking, this will cost US$50. Step 7: Make payment and you're done! You can make payment from your Wirex bitcoin wallet or from funds in your existing Wirex card. If you selected the virtual card, check your email inbox in a few minutes. You can use it as soon as it arrives.
How to get a Wirex card from Wirex App
Step 1: Download Wirex app You can download Wirex app from these links: Android | iOS If you don't have an account with Wirex, go ahead and register straight from the app. Step 2: Transfer some bitcoin into Wirex account to pay for card The virtual card costs US$3 (first card is free for all new accounts), and the plastic card costs US$17 (including delivery). Dont know which one to get? Read more about which Wirex card is better for you. We suggest you transfer the amount plus a little extra sometimes the bitcoin price fluctuates. To get your Wirex bitcoin address, generate one by tapping the icon on the lower-right corner. Transfer your bitcoin to this address. Step 3: Go toMain Screen Select your preferred currency - choose between USD, GBP or EUR. Select 'Order new card'. Enter some information - choose the card type (plastic or virtual) and other personal details. Depending on where you live, a plastic card may take weeks to arrive. We suggest you get a virtual card first. You can use it while you wait for the (US$17) plastic card to arrive. The card cost is shown to you in bitcoin. youre ready, click on Submit.
Whats Next?
Congratulations, you have a Wirex card!You will be able to see your new card account on the main screen and receive your card details by email. If you haven't, we suggest you start verifying your account. Verified accounts have better benefits, such as more funding options and higher limits. Heres how to verify your Wirex account. If youd like to start using the card for online payments or to make cheap and fast international money transfers, you can top up your account with bitcoins, or throughbank transfer*, PayPal and other funding methods*. Heres how to top up your card. * Verification required for these options.Enjoy your new Wirex card!
