11 November 2025
Standard Chartered to power DeCard in Singapore through partnership with DCS
Standard Chartered today announced a partnership with DCS (DCS Card Centre) as the principal banking partner for DeCard, a next-generation credit card enabling seamless stablecoin spending in the real world.
The partnership caters to increasing demand for faster, more transparent and cost-efficient transactions
11 November 2025, SINGAPORE - Standard Chartered today announced a partnership with DCS (DCS Card Centre) as the principal banking partner for DeCard, a next-generation credit card enabling seamless stablecoin spending in the real world.
This initial collaboration is rolled out in Singapore, with expansion in other key markets planned thereafter. The demand for regulated digital-asset payment solutions continues to grow and this partnership underscores the rising need for payment solutions that deliver speed, transparency, and cost efficiency, thus bridging the gap between traditional banking and digital assets.
This partnership underscores the rising need for payment solutions that deliver speed, transparency, and cost efficiency, bridging the gap between traditional banking and digital assets.
"This partnership is in line with our continued efforts to offer banking solutions for innovative Fintech partners and is central to our strategy of supporting clients in navigating the evolving digital assets space. Our investments in our platforms, capabilities and solutions allow us to be the trusted banking partner bridging TradFi to DeFi," said Dhiraj Bajaj, Global Head of TB FI Sales at Standard Chartered.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Standard Chartered, a globally recognised and trusted financial institution, to power the next chapter of DeCard’s growth,” said Joan Han, Chief Operating Officer, DCS. “Their banking expertise and robust infrastructure enable us to bring secure, transparent, and efficient stablecoin payments to the mainstream, setting a new benchmark for how digital assets can be used responsibly in everyday life.”
Standard Chartered’s virtual account and API connectivity will enable DCS to create virtual accounts for DeCard cardholders, allowing immediate identification and reconciliation of incoming payments across multiple channels. This creates greater visibility and ease of reconciliation, which are core requirements for an efficient collections solution that delivers a secure and seamless user experience.
Photo: A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Standard Chartered and DCS (DCS Card Centre) has been signed to enable seamless stablecoin spending in the real world through DeCard, beginning in Singapore with planned expansion in the other key markets. The Bank will provide transaction banking and financial markets services to support DeCard’s growing user base in Singapore.
L-R: Eileen Liu, Finance MD, DCS; Karen Low, CEO, DCS; Joan Han, CCO, DCS; Dhiraj Bajaj, Global Head of TB FI Sales, Standard Chartered; Jia Hang, Chairman, DCS; Shivaraman Subramanian, Head, TB FI Sales, ASEAN & South Asia, Standard Chartered; Marcus Teng, Director, BBD, FI Client Coverage, Standard Chartered
Photo: Joan Han, CCO, DCS with Dhiraj Bajaj, Global Head of TB FI Sales, Standard Chartered.
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For further information please contact:
Alvina Neo
Standard Chartered
+65 8186 8074
Alvina.neo@sc.com
Elissa Young
DeCard
Elissa.young@dcscc.com
About DeCard
DeCard is a next-gen card brand built for seamless stablecoin spending in the real world. Our flagship product, DeCard, makes everyday transactions simple and accessible. DeCard Luminaries builds on this foundation — it is an evolution of DeCard designed for the visionaries of Web3, unlocking exclusive privileges, elevated experiences, and limitless possibilities.
All DeCard products provide a credit limit with flexible requirements, powered by D-Vault, an exclusive account with innovative digital features. D-Vault supports seamless reconciliation and payment tracking, allowing spending and repayments to be managed efficiently through a single system. This seamless integration puts users in full control of their finances.
Powered by DCS and backed by over 50 years of card-issuing heritage, DeCard blends trust with Web3 innovation. Evolving from its roots as Diners Club Singapore, DCS is now a next-gen global payments provider, delivering secure, compliant, and innovative solutions.
Learn more at https://www.thedecard.com/ and follow us on X.
About Standard Chartered
We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 54 of the world’s most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good.
Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges.