bitinstant paycard

[Domrada]

I don't think the project is dead.  From what Charlie has said, they will pursue the idea until they can make it work.  However, at this rate, it is likely someone like kimdotcom will beat them to market.

[cbeast]

I have a feeling that 2014 will be the year for Bitcoin. There are a lot of projects in the works, but it takes years to get them released when you have to bootstrap them on shoestring budgets.

[URSAY]

I'm guilty of pointing out flaws in Bitcoin related businesses in the past.  I believe most of us want Bitcoin to be successful.  Considering this I would rather try to help in any way I can with Bitcoin related projects rather then constantly pointing out flaws without any interest in being part of a solution.

I remember when this project was first discussed and yes it was sometime ago.  But rather then point fingers at the project or people for not yet being completed, I'd rather try to help see it to completion...

...FOR THE POWER OF THE BITCOIN and OUR ECONOMY! 

Just my 2 cents.

[Matthew N. Wright]

Is this ever happening? The whole community was excited about it despite the fact that 2 other companies already provided the exact same thing long before this was prematurely announced. I for one am extremely bummed. I was going to use my BitInstant card all over the world. I guess it went the way of the Bitcoincard.

[Gyrsur]

I guess it will never going to happen ever BUT what I can imagine a Ripple debit card will coming this year eventually. :-)

[Rassah]

I guess it will never going to happen ever BUT what I can imagine a Ripple debit card will coming this year eventually. :-)

I'm having trouble imagining Ripple being released and being adopted by a large enough network to be useful this year, let along having a debit card.

[Gyrsur]

I guess it will never going to happen ever BUT what I can imagine a Ripple debit card will coming this year eventually. :-)

I'm having trouble imagining Ripple being released and being adopted by a large enough network to be useful this year, let along having a debit card.

future is unpredictable... 

[RodeoX]

Could we get a response about the status of this project? Is it dead, stalled, or in process?

[URSAY]

Could we get a response about the status of this project? Is it dead, stalled, or in process?

This project is currently being worked on. 

[RodeoX]

Could we get a response about the status of this project? Is it dead, stalled, or in process?

This project is currently being worked on. 

Thank you URSAY. I can't wait. 

[Dusty]

This project is currently being worked on. 

I've just one Bitcoin Magazine, #5, where you made the whole last page with the bitinstant paycard and written "they're coming", with the url:

http://bitinstant.com/Paycard

and it does not work... Not a good start

A whole page with just an image and a link, and you don't even check if it works?

[URSAY]

This project is currently being worked on. 

I've just one Bitcoin Magazine, #5, where you made the whole last page with the bitinstant paycard and written "they're coming", with the url:

http://bitinstant.com/Paycard

and it does not work... Not a good start

A whole page with just an image and a link, and you don't even check if it works?

Hmmmm.  I'm not sure how this fell thru the cracks but I agree, there should be SOMETHING at the URL.  Thanks for pointing this out.  I've let one of our web developers know about the situation. 

[jago25_98]

Couldn't a creditUnion (or anyone) achieve this by issuing cards, supplying a QRcode sticker and then automating the exchange to refill it?

In fact, perhaps I could emulate it myself with one of the polishcards... but how can I set up an automated exchange that automatically converts BTC to fiat and sends it via SEPA?

[smoothie]

This project is currently being worked on. 

I've just one Bitcoin Magazine, #5, where you made the whole last page with the bitinstant paycard and written "they're coming", with the url:

http://bitinstant.com/Paycard

and it does not work... Not a good start

A whole page with just an image and a link, and you don't even check if it works?

says "not found"

wow very professional lol

[SkRRJyTC]

Coming soon TM

[Rassah]

There was a card being shown at the conference from some other company. $25 to open, $3 to deposit using BTC, and all deposited money gets converted to USD or EUR right away, but no other fees besides those two.

[jbreher]

There was a card being shown at the conference from some other company. $25 to open, $3 to deposit using BTC, and all deposited money gets converted to USD or EUR right away, but no other fees besides those two.

eCardOne. Their website just got seized by DHS - presumably because they also dealt with Liberty Rserve. The're setting up a new site at Dagensia.eu.

I signed up at the conference. Just received my card yesterday. Just activated today. Have not yet used it. Yes, it _does_ have a MasterCard logo.

"This card is issued by Prepaid Financial Services Limited pursuant to license by MaterCard International Incorporated..."

[minimalB]

Who is behind this eCardOne? I guess it's not bitinstant.

[jbreher]

Who is behind this eCardOne? I guess it's not bitinstant.

Dagensia.  Alas, it was not to be. I just logged into my account to load my newly authorized Bitcoin MasterCard with a bitcoin payment for the first time, where I was met with:

Dear client, We apologize but due to regulation requiring all foreign entities to register with the US Fincen and IRS authorities, and the administrative high costs involved, we have to terminate services to all our US clients. Please withdraw any remaining balance in your account to Bitcoin, and your account will be closed by August 1st. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact our support if you have any questions.

Such wasted promise....

[minimalB]

Thanks for the info. I contacted them and they indeed told me that there is a problem with US accounts.

However, they are still operating normally in EU zone. Might try them out!