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A USD virtual card for your global payments

Fund your card in naira from your AstraVest wallet and pay for international services such as Amazon, Netflix, Google and Spotify.

  • Transaction alerts
  • International merchants
  • Set up in the app
The Cards tab in the AstraVest app: a blue USD virtual card, its benefits and a Get a card button.

Popular platforms

Use your card with international services you already pay for. Acceptance depends on the merchant.

  • Amazon
  • Netflix
  • Google
  • Spotify
  • Meta
  • YouTube
  • ChatGPT
  • App Store
  • Play Store
  • Udemy
  • Shein
  • Hulu

Why AstraVest cards

Why choose the AstraVest dollar card

Pay for international services from your naira wallet, with clear fees.

  • One-time creation fee

    Pay once to create a card, with no monthly maintenance fee. See the full pricing below.

  • International merchants

    Pay international merchants that accept USD cards, including Amazon, Netflix, Spotify, ChatGPT and Google.

  • Transaction alerts

    Get a notification for every transaction and freeze your card at any time from the app.

  • Set up in the app

    Create a card in a few steps in the app. You can hold more than one card.

  • Clear fees

    Creation, top-up and decline fees are listed on this page. Every transaction is recorded in your card history.

  • Manage on mobile

    Manage your cards in the AstraVest app on iOS and Android.

How it works

How to create your dollar card

Set up your card in four steps.

  1. 1

    Fund your wallet

    Add naira to your AstraVest wallet and convert it to USD.

  2. 2

    Create your card

    Open the Cards tab, choose a design and verify your identity.

  3. 3

    Top up your card

    Move USD from your wallet to your new card.

  4. 4

    Start paying

    Use your card details to pay for services online.

Choosing a card design: five colourways and Visa or Mastercard.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

One plan with no monthly maintenance fee.

Dollar card

$3

One-time card creation fee

  • $0 monthly maintenance fee
  • $5 minimum top-up
  • Create more than one card
  • Manage cards in the app
Create a dollar card

A $0.50 fee applies when a transaction is declined for insufficient funds. Foreign exchange fees apply to cross-currency transactions.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about the AstraVest dollar card.

How do I create a dollar card?

Fund your AstraVest wallet, open the Cards tab in the app and follow the steps to create a card. You will verify your identity, convert naira to USD and top up the card before your first payment.

Where can I use my card?

You can use your card with international online merchants that accept USD cards, including Amazon, Netflix, Spotify, Google Workspace, ChatGPT, Meta, YouTube Premium, Udemy, Coursera, the App Store and Google Play.

What are the fees?

Card creation costs a one-time $3. There is no monthly maintenance fee and the minimum top-up is $5. Foreign exchange fees apply to cross-currency transactions, and a $0.50 fee applies when a transaction is declined for insufficient funds.

What happens if a payment is declined?

If a payment is declined because your card balance is too low, a $0.50 fee applies. Keep enough on your card to cover your payments and any foreign exchange fees.

How do I keep my card secure?

You receive a notification for every transaction, and you can freeze your card at any time from the app. Never share your card details or login with anyone.

How do I contact support?

Contact our support team through WhatsApp in the app or by email at [email protected].

Beyond spending

Save and invest from your wallet

Your AstraVest wallet also gives you access to savings and investment products.

  • Mutual funds

    Invest in a professionally managed fund

    Choose from four funds, from conservative to growth. Each fund carries a risk label.

    Invest in mutual funds
  • Treasury bills

    Invest in government-issued securities

    Buy short-term treasury bills from your naira wallet.

    Invest in treasury bills
  • Real estate

    Own a share of property

    Co-own vetted properties in Lagos and Abuja without buying a whole building.

    Invest in real estate
  • Target savings

    Save towards a goal

    Name your goal, set an amount and a date, and lock your savings until you get there.

    Start saving

Pay for international services in dollars

Create your AstraVest dollar card in the app and pay for international services from your naira wallet.

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