Digital currency Bitcoin has introduced a prepaid debit card in the UK.
Cardholders can purchase and fund their card using Bitcoins; however the currency can come out as British pounds or Euros.
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The Bitcoin Card can be used anywhere Visa and MasterCard are accepted, just like a regular prepaid card.
Users can load money onto the card online, in selected retail stores or through an SMS loading option.
Fees for the card vary depending on the currency the Bitcoins are being converted to.
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