XEM, NEM’s native token on the original NEM blockchain (NIS1), can now be purchased using credit and debit cards thanks to a new partnership with crypto payment gateway, Simplex.
Simplex provides fiat on-ramp infrastructure for several cryptocurrency exchanges, brokers, and wallets. The agreement will allow XEM holders to conduct and settle crypto transactions, a grey area of business where a gauntlet of KYC requirements and other regulations kick in.
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NEM’s userbase will benefit from Simplex’s fiat credit and debit purchase options and the support will prepare XEM holders for the upcoming launch of Symbol from NEM, its new enterprise-grade blockchain solution.
“This partnership will provide an easy global on-ramp to XEM, enabling access to Simplex’s extensive network of exchanges globally. By providing users with greater flexibility in purchasing, Simplex will broaden the reach of XEM,” the company said.
Simplex often charges 3.5 percent of a transaction, with a $10 minimum purchase amount. Moreover, the company applies various restrictions, including a $20,000 maximum for daily transactions when using a credit or debit card, as well as a $50,000 maximum monthly limit.
Israeli-based Simplex combines crypto payment processing with fraud prevention technology and also provides a KYC opt-out feature for purchases less than USD $150. This amount is calculated for the entire lifetime of the user. Further, the startup enables merchants to accept diverse payment methods, including credit card deposits and purchases, with zero exposure to chargeback risk.
Simplex has already signed partnerships with leading crypto exchanges, including Binance and Huobi, among others, to enable users to buy cryptocurrencies with their credit cards. Most recently, it has added support for Bitcoin SV, the cryptocurrency spearheaded by the self-proclaimed creator of Bitcoin, Craig Wright.
Speaking on today’s announcement, Nicholas Pelecanos, head of trading at NEM said: “We’re excited to make XEM more globally accessible through Simplex’s vast network of partners and exchanges. Simplex’s user experience is unparalleled, and we’re thrilled to work with this industry behemoth to extend NEM’s global reach. This will enable anyone, anywhere, to have a foray into NEM and the digital assets space, democratizing access and propelling the industry forward to the next phase of adoption.”
