All you need to know about Eversend virtual cards

We earlier shared about our USD virtual cards and how you can save money using them. Today we share with you all you need to know about Eversend Virtual cards.

What are Eversend virtual cards?

Virtual cards are digital cards that are available in the app and not in physical form. Customers can use them to carry out online transactions. It’s similar to your conventional credit or debit cards with a card number, CVV, and validity dates.

What services can I pay for with Eversend virtual cards?

Eversend virtual cards should work anywhere Mastercard is accepted allowing you pay for goods and services online. Here are some of the confirmed websites you can pay with Eversend virtual cards

  1. Amazon
  2. Alibaba
  3. Google Ads
  4. Facebook Ads
  5. Twitter Ads
  6. Netflix
  7. Spotify
  8. Playstation
  9. Google Workspace
  10. Microsoft/Office 365
  11. Skillshare
  12. Adobe
  13. Canva
  14. Zoom
  15. Paypal
  16. Mailchimp
  17. GoDaddy
  18. Namecheap
  19. Amazon Web Services
  20. Shopify
  21. Apple app store
  22. Airbnb

What are some of the benefits of using the Eversend virtual cards?

  • Conveniently pay for goods and services or shop online 
  • Shop smart by adding only what you need to spend 
  • Easy top-up of your virtual card via mobile money, card or bank.
  • Save up to 13% in foreign exchange fees when topping up your card.
  • Create and hold virtual cards for up to 3 years.
  • Secure the cards by freezing and unfreezing them.
  • Withdraw funds from the virtual card to your Eversend wallet

What does it cost to create or own an Eversend Virtual Card?

Card creation fee is $2 ($1 to create and $1 monthly fee) and a $5 minimum top-up. This makes a total of $7 needed to create your virtual card. 

How do I create and fund my virtual card?

Step 1: Add at least $7 or the equivalent in your local currency to your Eversend wallet using mobile money, bank or credit/debit cards.

Step 2: Select your default wallet currency, click the “Exchange” button and then select “USD” as the currency you want to change to. Click “Continue” to exchange. You will receive a notification confirming your exchange. 

Step 3: Click on the “Cards” button on the lower menu and click on “Create Card”  

Step 4: Select your choice of colour and click “Continue”. Add at least $5 then click “Continue”. You will be prompted to enter your password. 

Step 5: Congratulations you have now completed your virtual card creation. You will receive a notification confirming the same.

How many virtual cards can I create?

Users can create as many cards as they want.

How do I withdraw money from my virtual card?

Open the App, click on “Cards” and then “Withdraw”, enter the amount and click “Continue” to withdraw funds to your wallet. 

How do I secure my Eversend virtual card?

To keep your card secure and prevent unauthorized usage, keep your card details a secret and do not share them with anyone. If you notice any suspicious activity on your account, immediately freeze your card and report the transaction to the Eversend support team. 

How do I freeze the card? 

Open the app, click on the “Cards” button and select “Freeze card”  Please note that if a card remains frozen for more than X days, it will automatically be deleted. 

How do I delete the card?

Open the app, click on the “Cards” button and select “Remove card”  to delete the card. 

What do I do if I need help with my virtual card?

Here is how to contact us If you need help, 

  1. How to contact us: Eversend in-app chat
    • Step 1: Open the app
    • Step 2: Click “More” then “Help” to chat with us
  1. Send us a message on Facebook and Twitter.
  2. You can also send us an email at support@eversend.co
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