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Private & Secure Virtual Cards

Create virtual Visa cards for online and in-person payments in Canada, the USA and wherever Visa is accepted. Keep your transaction history private & personal data protected with Halocard.

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Already have a Canadian bank card? Here's why you need Halocard

US Visa credit

Real Visa credit cards issued from the USA

Canadian debit cards are frequently declined by US merchants due to foreign BIN detection and AVS mismatches. With Halocard you create virtual credit cards directly on the US Visa network. Processed as domestic US transactions.

Multiple cards

More virtual cards for every purchase

Create dedicated cards for SaaS subscriptions, online shopping, and advertising spend. Isolate costs and prevent billing surprises.

US billing address

Nominate a US billing address

Nominate a US billing address (or any custom address worldwide) on any card, essential for accessing US-only services like Amazon US, Hulu, HBO Max, and more.

Private purchases

Private purchases separate from your bank

Halocard doesn't connect to your Canadian bank via Interac or direct debit. Your spending never appears on your TD, RBC, or Scotiabank statement.

Canadian card declines at US merchants explained

Why do Canadian cards often decline at US merchants?

Canadian debit and prepaid cards are routinely declined by US merchants because they carry non-US BINs and fail address verification (AVS) checks. Even Interac-linked Visa Debit cards can be rejected at US checkouts. Halocard solves this with US-issued Visa credit cards that process as domestic transactions, reducing the risk of declines.

15–25%

Decline rate for cross-border debit transactions. Canadian cards flagged as foreign at US checkouts face significantly higher rejection rates.

3.8%

Average decline rate for credit cards. US-issued credit cards have higher acceptance and avoid cross-border friction.

Secure and reliable virtual cards with no hidden fees

Card types

Funding

Spending

Controls

Payments

3 steps to create your virtual credit card

Step 1: sign up for Halocard from any web browser, no app download

1. Sign up

Create your account from a web browser. No need to download an app.

Step 2: quick identity verification for a Halocard virtual card, from the US or any of 120+ countries

2. Verify

Verify you're a real person in 3 minutes, from the US or any of 120+ countries.

Step 3: add funds to Halocard with a debit or credit card, a bank transfer, stablecoins or crypto

3. Fund

Add funds by debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfer, stablecoins, or crypto.

Halocard virtual Visa card ready to use online and in person wherever Visa is accepted

Pay with Halocard

Pay online and in-person wherever Visa is accepted. You can also order a physical Halocard if you prefer.

Choose a plan and create your first card in under 5 minutes

Essential

3 Virtual Cards (total)

Annual plans include special features:

2 Disposable Cards /mo
1 Physical Halocard

$12/mo

or $144 yearly

or FREE with 3+ referrals

Minimum initial deposit of $30

Spend up to $1M per day

Virtual USD Bank Account

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Limit, lock or cancel cards

Customizable billing address

0% fee on USD purchases

1.5% + $0.30 FX fee on non-USD purchases

Chat, Email & Phone Support

Pro

12 Virtual Cards (total)

Annual plans include special features:

6 Disposable Cards /mo
1 Physical Halocard

$15/mo

or $180 yearly

or FREE with 3+ referrals

Minimum initial deposit of $100

Everything in Essential

Elite

60 Virtual Cards (total)

Annual plans include special features:

12 Disposable Cards /mo
3 Physical Halocards

$75/mo

or $900 yearly

or FREE with 15+ referrals

Minimum initial deposit of $300

Everything in Pro

Want Halocard for FREE?

Every person who joins via your referral link earns you a commission of $5 - $25 every month (up to $100 for businesses). Refer as few as 3 people and the Essential plan pays for itself. Refer beyond that and Halocard starts becoming serious income.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I fund my account?
Fund via debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfer, stablecoins, or crypto.
How do refunds work with virtual cards?
Refunds are credited straight back to your Halocard account balance, ready to spend on any of your cards. You don't need to keep the original card open. If you have cancelled it, the refund still reaches you. Refunds can take up to 14 business days to arrive.
What ID do I need to sign up from Canada?
A Canadian passport or driver's licence and a selfie. That's it. Verification usually takes under 3 minutes.
Is there a minimum deposit required?
Halocard asks for a minimum initial deposit for service quality and fraud-prevention reasons. The minimum rises with the number of cards on your plan: Essential requires an initial deposit of $30 (then $30+ thereafter), Pro an initial deposit of $100 (then $30+ thereafter), and Elite an initial deposit of $300 (then $100+ thereafter).
Can I make purchases in person?
Yes. Add any Halocard to Apple Pay or Google Pay and tap to pay in store, including at ATMs that accept phone wallets. You can also order a physical Halocard, a real Visa card drawing on the same shared balance and answering to the same controls, for the places that still want a card in hand.
Why do Canadian cards get declined at US merchants?
Canadian cards carry non-US BINs that trigger fraud filters and fail address verification at US merchants. Even Visa Debit cards issued through Interac can be rejected. Halocards are US-issued, so US merchants see a domestic Visa credit transaction, reducing the risk of declines.
Do you run credit checks?
No. Zero soft or hard credit pulls. Your credit score is never touched, and we will never sell your data to advertisers, data brokers or third parties.
Why isn't Halocard free?
We're a small, independent team with no venture capital. Your subscription is our business model. It funds the product, support, and our independence. We don't make money from your data, merchant commissions, or selling you financial products. Paying customers means we answer to you, not advertisers. That said, you can make Halocard effectively free by referring others and earning a monthly commission that offsets your subscription.
What if I only need one card?
Our smallest personal plan starts at $12/month and doesn't offer a single-card option. Multiple cards are core to how Halocard works: one for subscriptions, one for real-world spending, and one for online purchases you can instantly lock if compromised. Even if you start with one, you have more available when you need them.
Is Halocard a Privacy.com alternative for Canada?
Yes. Privacy.com is only available in the US and for US residents. Halocard gives Canadians the same capabilities including temporary cards, per-card spending limits, and the privacy of purchases not appearing on your Canadian bank statement.
I already have a KOHO or TD card. Why do I need Halocard?
Your Canadian card works great domestically. But for US-only merchants, AI platforms, and advertising networks, you need a US-issued credit card with a US billing address. Halocard complements your existing Canadian bank, rather than replaces it.
What is a virtual card?
A virtual card is a digital payment card with a unique number for online and mobile wallet purchases. It works like a physical card but gives you more control, privacy, and fraud protection. You can create a new card for each purchase or subscription.

Still have questions?

How Halocard compares to Canadian virtual card providers

Best choice
Halocard
KOHOWise
Card typeCAD PrepaidCAD Debit
AvailabilityFor residents of the US and 120+ countriesCanada onlyGlobal
Spending limitAccount balance and up to $1M per dayAccount limitAccount limit
Account fundingCard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bank Transfer, Stablecoins & CryptoInterac e-TransferBank transfer
Virtual cards3 / 12 / 6013
ID verification requiredYesYesYes
Acceptance at US merchantsExcellentLimitedLimited
Apple & Google Pay supportYesYesYes
Custom billing addressYesNoNo
Private purchasesNoNo

Comparison reflects publicly available information as of October 2026. Competitor details subject to change.

Made with ❤️ to provide the virtual card experience you deserve

Instant funding

Instant funding

Top-up with debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfer, stablecoins, or crypto.

Card creation

Instant card creation

Virtual cards ready to spend in seconds for your purchases and subscriptions.

Freeze cards

Freeze on demand

Lock any card instantly or cancel it permanently if something feels wrong.

Halocard virtual card dashboard: create, limit, lock and cancel virtual Visa cards
Custom billing address

Custom billing address

Nominate a custom billing address in the US or anywhere in the world, for every Halocard.

3D-Secure Authentication

3D-Secure Authentication

Visa 3D-Secure is supported whenever a merchant requests it to prevent fraud.

No app needed

No apps to download

Your Halocards are accessible from your phone or desktop with no app download required.

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