Worldpay link lets Australians buy crypto instantly

Australian digital asset platform Block Earner has integrated Worldpay's payments infrastructure, giving local investors instant AUD deposits and crypto purchases using major cards and mobile wallets.

The partnership links Block Earner with Worldpay's global payments network. Customers can now fund accounts and buy Bitcoin and other digital assets using debit and credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Block Earner said the service draws funds directly from customers' existing bank accounts. Users no longer need separate bank transfers or manual funding steps before placing crypto trades.

The platform plans subscription-style options for investors. Customers will be able to set up recurring monthly crypto purchases that resemble regular investment or savings plans used in traditional finance.

The company expects the feature to appeal to retail investors who prefer smaller, scheduled allocations. It also positions the platform within a growing segment of automated investment tools in digital assets.

Reduced friction

Block Earner said the integration removes long-standing friction between banks and crypto platforms in Australia. Funding digital asset accounts has often involved delays, extra checks and limited support for card-based payments.

Under the new arrangement, Block Earner connects to payments infrastructure that Worldpay also provides to tier-one banks, large corporates and major fintech firms in global markets. The platform said this offers a more familiar payments experience for customers who already use cards and mobile wallets for everyday spending.

Worldpay processes more than 40 billion transactions a year for over one million merchants worldwide. It supports payments in 140 currencies.

The company offers compliance, anti-money-laundering checks and fraud monitoring for its merchants. These functions are part of the same standards that global banks and large payments providers apply in traditional finance.

Block Earner said those processes now sit behind its new on-ramp for digital assets. The firm aims to align its payments flow with regulatory expectations for both banking and crypto sectors.

Bridging systems

Block Earner positions itself as a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain-based products. It holds AUSTRAC registration and focuses on regulated pathways into crypto investments.

Chief Executive and Co-Founder Charlie Karaboga said the move represents a shift in how Australians access digital assets.

"Integrating with Worldpay is a major step towards bridging digital assets with Australia's mainstream financial system. For many Australians, investing in crypto has been more complex than it should be. This collaboration changes that making it as seamless as using a debit card or Apple Pay. Fast, familiar, and secure, it brings us closer to our vision of making regulated crypto finance simple and accessible for everyone," said Karaboga.

Worldpay is expanding its services in the crypto and Web3 sector across regions. It already supports a range of exchanges and digital asset businesses.

Ewoud Barink, Business Development Director, EMEA & APAC, Crypto & Web3 at Worldpay, said the collaboration aims to align crypto access with mainstream expectations.

"Through our collaboration, we're enabling Australians to access crypto with the same trust, speed, and convenience they expect from any modern financial service," said Barink.

Growth phase

The Worldpay deal comes during a period of expansion for Block Earner. The firm has been building out both its product range and funding base.

It recently launched what it describes as the world's first Bitcoin-backed home loan waiting list. The product has drawn more than AUD $500 million in mortgage demand from Australian borrowers, according to the company.

Block Earner has also closed a Series A funding round led by CMCC Global's Titan Fund. King River Capital, an early investor in local blockchain firm Immutable, joined the round.

The company said the fresh capital supports its plans in regulated digital asset services. It is investing in products that link crypto holdings with more familiar financial products such as loans and regular investment plans.

Block Earner plans further product launches that use the new payments integration. It is working on additional features for Australian customers who want card-based access to digital asset markets.