Virtual accounts, powered by Bridge, unlock direct USDC payroll and deposits

Virtual accounts in World App, first piloted in the United States, are now available in more countries including Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and across Latin America.

World App users can access a powerful new capability: unique, personal virtual account numbers that connect their everyday financial life to the global, always-on digital economy – and move at the speed of the internet.

With virtual accounts, powered by Bridge, users can receive paychecks directly in World App (without an employer needing to navigate across blockchains or understand network fees), add funds from their bank. Once the funds are in your World Wallet, you can send or spend the USDC globally – all without fees.

Every deposit is seamlessly converted to USDC and ready to move without borders, banking hours, or fees.

Built for a global digital ecosystem

Virtual accounts embody World's vision of universally inclusive finance. While traditional banking infrastructure struggles with cross-border complexity, time zones, and fees, World App offers something revolutionary: fast, global, 24/7 finance that just works.

The launch arrives as World App's momentum continues to accelerate, with [nearly 38 million] users and more than 850 million transactions processed – almost a 6x increase from 150 million all-time transactions late last year. Virtual accounts provide an additional on-ramp to this expanding digital ecosystem.

The technical foundation matters. Powered by Bridge (a Stripe company), virtual accounts offer institutional-grade security while keeping deposits self-custodial. This is where traditional systems meet the speed and possibility of blockchain technology – without requiring users to navigate technical complexity.

The future is already in your hands

As AI innovation accelerates worldwide, people now have access to financial infrastructure built for this transformative era. Virtual accounts bring borderless finance with USDC to every corner of the world where humans are building the future.

We stand at the intersection of human potential and artificial intelligence, and the tools we use to store, move, and grow our economic value must evolve. Virtual accounts are about participating in a financial system designed for the future we're collectively building.

The revolution isn't coming. It's here, in your World App, ready when you are.

Download World App and learn how to set up your virtual account →

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