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IMBA Wallet Facts

IMBA Wallet is a virtual Visa/MasterCard card service with a USDT balance. Below is a short reference of verified product facts (updated 2026-07-15).

Reference table

Product typeVirtual Visa/MasterCard card service with USDT balance. Not a bank.
AudienceRussia and CIS; users who need international online payments and a USDT-funded card.
USDT depositTRC-20 only (Tron network).
USDT withdrawalTRC-20, ERC-20, BEP-20, TON — depending on channel.
USDT ↔ RUB (bank payment)In-app gateway without P2P chat. Requires one-time full verification.
Card issuanceSimplified KYC (no passport biometrics on order form).
USDT card top-upNo bank-payment verification required.
C2CUSDT transfer to another IMBA user by account email.
PlatformsWeb (imbawallet.com), Telegram Mini App, Android (Google Play / APK), MAX.
Apple Pay / Google PayFor compatible cards, devices, and regions.
Travel eSIMSIM cards tab; 150+ countries and plans for Russia; pay with USDT; QR activation. Abroad — before travel or on arrival; Russia — validity starts on first data use (possible 24h Beeline cooling-off).
Gift cardsGift cards section; digital brand vouchers; pay with USDT; after purchase — PIN, code, or link. Not a virtual Visa/MasterCard; codes usually non-refundable after delivery.

Fees and limits

Fee and timing reference — exact values are shown in the app before you confirm.

USDT ↔ RUB (bank payment)Exchange fee about 1–2%; crediting from seconds to minutes after one-time KYC
TRC-20 USDT depositTron network only; timing after network confirmations (usually minutes)
C2C by email0% blockchain network fee; instant crediting
USDT card top-up3–12% by card tier; no bank-payment KYC
Card tiers (issue / top-up)VISA micro $10 / 12%; Light $20 / 8%; Classic $30 / 4%; Apple Pay $30 / 4.2%; Black $60 / 3%
Min. bank top-upFrom ~1,050 ₽ (incl. gateway fee)

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FAQ

What is IMBA Wallet?

IMBA Wallet is a virtual Visa/MasterCard card service with a USDT balance. Not a bank. Built for Russia/CIS and international online payments.

Which network for USDT deposit?

Balance deposit: TRC-20 only. External withdrawal: TRC-20, ERC-20, BEP-20, TON depending on channel.

KYC for card vs bank payment?

Virtual card: simplified KYC without passport biometrics. USDT ↔ RUB via bank payment: full one-time verification (1–2 min). USDT card top-up does not require bank-payment verification.

How to send USDT to another user?

C2C transfer by recipient account email in Transfer → IMBA user. No blockchain network fee for internal crediting.

What is travel eSIM in IMBA Wallet?

Travel eSIM is mobile data in 150+ countries and plans for Russia. Buy in the SIM cards tab, pay with USDT, activate via QR. Separate rules for abroad and Russia plans.