TL;DR
- MiniPay users in the European Union and United States can now buy Celo stablecoins through Link by Stripe using cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- The integration sends stablecoins directly into self-custodial MiniPay wallets, where users can hold, transfer or spend them through the app’s ecosystem.
- Stripe deposits are rolling out on Android and iOS versions, expanding MiniPay’s payment options as Europe and the United States become priority growth markets.
MiniPay users in the European Union and United States can now buy stablecoins on Celo using Link by Stripe, expanding the wallet’s deposit options with familiar payment methods. According to the official Celo announcement, users can log in through Link and pay with a card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, with stablecoins deposited directly into their self-custodial wallet. The integration gives stablecoins a simpler entry point for mobile users who already rely on mainstream digital checkout tools.
Link by Stripe Simplifies Stablecoin Deposits
The new deposit flow is designed to remove friction at the point where users fund MiniPay. More than 300 million people have saved payment details with Link, allowing eligible users to choose an existing card, Apple Pay or Google Pay without re-entering card information. Stripe requests additional verification only when required, and deposited funds arrive as stablecoins that can be held, sent or spent through MiniPay. The update complements MiniPay’s digital Visa card by connecting easier onboarding with the wallet’s existing spending functionality.
Stripe joins the deposit methods MiniPay already offers across Europe and the United States, while the wallet displays the available options and rates according to each user’s location. In the European Union, users with the MiniPay Card can spend stablecoins anywhere Visa is accepted. MiniPay said the card launched with Visa and Gnosis Pay in June 2026. The combination of deposits and card spending extends the stablecoin payment infrastructure built around Celo without requiring merchants themselves to interact directly with crypto assets.
MiniPay launched in 2023 inside the Opera Mini browser and has since surpassed 20 million wallet activations, more than 600 million transactions across over 70 countries and 77 Mini Apps, according to Celo. The wallet runs on Celo, where network fees can be paid in stablecoins, removing the need for users to hold a separate token for gas. Deposits through Link by Stripe are rolling out on the latest Android and iOS versions, and Stripe is available for deposits only. Celo says the network reaches more than 450,000 active addresses, while Bridge, Stripe’s stablecoin orchestration platform, added Celo support in May. Europe and the United States are priority growth markets for MiniPay as adoption expands beyond its original African base. The rollout extends MiniPay’s broader push to make mobile stablecoin access feel closer to conventional digital payments.
