v2.4 — Tokenization & 3DS now live

Card issuing
infrastructure
for builders

Launch prepaid, debit, credit, and gift card programs in minutes. One API. Full control. Enterprise compliance built in.

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$4.2B+
Transaction volume
99.99%
Uptime SLA
43ms
Avg response time
50M+
Cards issued
CAPABILITIES

Everything you need to
issue cards at scale

From instant virtual cards to custom physical cards with your brand, Core Issuance handles the complexity of modern card programs.

Virtual & Physical Cards

Issue virtual cards instantly or ship custom-branded physical cards. Support for Visa, Mastercard, and private-label networks.

Real-Time Authorization

Approve or decline transactions in milliseconds with programmable spend controls, merchant locks, and velocity limits.

PCI DSS Compliant

Level 1 PCI DSS certified infrastructure. SOC 2 Type II audited. We handle the compliance so you can focus on product.

Webhooks & Events

Real-time event streaming for every authorization, settlement, and dispute. Build reactive workflows with zero polling.

Multi-Currency

Issue cards in 30+ currencies across 150+ countries. Built-in FX engine with competitive rates and transparent fees.

Ledger & Funding

Double-entry ledger system with real-time balance tracking. Support for prefund, just-in-time funding, and credit facilities.

DEVELOPER EXPERIENCE

An API that
developers love

RESTful endpoints, comprehensive SDKs, and idempotent requests. Go from signup to first card in under 5 minutes.

Node.jsPythonGocURL
import Core from '@core-issuance/sdk';

const core = new Core('sk_live_...');

// Create a virtual debit card
const card = await core.cards.create({
  type: 'virtual',
  program: 'prg_debit_consumer',
  cardholder: 'ch_live_8xK2mN',
  controls: {
    spending_limit: 100000,
    allowed_categories: ['retail', 'travel'],
  },
});

console.log(card.id);
// => 'card_live_9fK2mNx3...'

API Endpoints

RESTful • JSON • Idempotent

POST/v1/cards
GET/v1/cards/:id
POST/v1/cards/:id/activate
PATCH/v1/cards/:id
POST/v1/transactions/simulate
GET/v1/programs/:id/balance
Node.js SDK
Python SDK
Go SDK
Ruby SDK
Java SDK
.NET SDK
HOW IT WORKS

From zero to cards
in four steps

01

Create a Program

Define your card program parameters — card type, network, currency, spend controls, and branding.

02

Issue Cards

Generate virtual cards instantly via API or order custom physical cards with your brand design.

03

Process Transactions

Handle authorizations in real-time with webhooks. Control every transaction with programmable rules.

04

Scale & Manage

Monitor programs via dashboard, manage disputes, and scale to millions of cardholders seamlessly.

PRICING

Simple, transparent
pricing

Pay only for what you use. No setup fees, no minimums, no hidden charges.

STARTER
$0/mo
+ per-card fees
  • 100 cards/mo
  • Virtual cards only
  • Test environment
  • Email support
  • Basic dashboard
POPULAR
PRO
$499/mo
+ volume discounts
  • Unlimited cards
  • Virtual + physical
  • Production access
  • Priority support
  • Advanced analytics
  • Custom branding
ENTERPRISE
Custom
Tailored to your volume
  • Volume pricing
  • Dedicated infrastructure
  • White-label solution
  • Dedicated CSM
  • Custom SLAs
  • On-prem option

Ready to launch your
card program?

Get your API keys in minutes and start issuing cards today. No credit card required for the developer plan.