Recently, as policies have tightened, an "old thing" has been brought up again: the U Card. What exactly is it? Is it worth using? Let's clarify it today.

What is the U Card?

Simply put, it is a "bank card that can hold USDT."

When you load USDT or stablecoins onto it, it automatically converts to fiat currency (USD/Euro/local currency of certain countries) during transactions, supporting:

Daily card consumption

Google Pay / Apple Pay

Small ATM withdrawals

Overseas cross-border payments

Essentially, it acts more like:

A bridge between digital currencies and fiat payments

Somewhat like a "more compliant C2C."

Generally issued in cooperation with overseas banks and on-chain organizations, many are supported by Visa / MasterCard / UnionPay networks, and there are both virtual and physical cards.

But here’s the key: why can’t everyone use it?

Because—there are not many service providers that can truly support users from mainland China.

Additionally, each has different limits, certification requirements, and risk control strategies, making the selection threshold higher than you might expect.

Types of risks when using the U Card (must be known)

Regulatory risks (most critical)

Cryptocurrencies are considered sensitive business in mainland China; if U Card cross-border payments are deemed to be:

Foreign exchange violations

Unclear source of funds

Money laundering risks

They may be subject to risk control freezing and investigation.

Tax risks

Loading, spending, and withdrawing may trigger tax reporting obligations; non-compliance can easily attract scrutiny.

Security risks

There is a significant quality gap among different service providers: high fees, unavailability of ATM support, and fund freezes.

Project parties may directly abscond (there are many pitfalls in the PayFi sector)

A key point:

The U Card itself is not illegal, but its "usage" can turn it into a risky tool.

Especially: never touch black or gray funds; frequent large transactions will definitely be monitored; use cautiously in domestic scenarios, particularly with large amounts.

If you must use the U Card, here are three suggestions:

Choose a reliable issuer (check the brand, regulation, and qualifications)

Control your limits; do not make large transactions

Use it for normal consumption; do not treat it as an ATM

The U Card can indeed solve some users' issues with "cross-border consumption, travel, and light payments," but don’t mythologize it, nor should it be used as a tool to evade policies.

Don’t forget: in this industry, "being able to earn" is a skill, but "being able to take away" is a true ability.

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