Solayer has launched a travel booking platform on Solana exclusive for Emerald Card holders. The platform lets crypto users to book stays at more than 1 million hotels across the globe.
According to the recently published press release, the travel platform provides crypto holders with competitive rates that are usually only accessible through credit card reward programs on mainstream travel sites like Booking.com, Expedia, and Travala.
The Solana (SOL)-based platform boasts more than 1 million hotels locates in various countries worldwide and offers saving deals of up to 60% compared to mainstream travel booking sites. The platform, dubbed Solayer Travel, is currently only available for holders of the firm’s Emerald Card.
Emerald Card is a crypto Visa card launched by the protocol back in April 2025. The card allows users to deposit USD Coin (USDC) and gives them access to various services that bridge traditional and decentralized finance.
The travel platform is the latest addition to Emerald Card’s services, which already include currency conversion, on- and off-ramps, ATM withdrawals, and wallet integrations with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
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According to the release, Emerald Card holders can now make sub-cards for relatives or employees, which lets them accumulate Emerald Reward Points with every purchase made on the travel platform.
Head of Product at Solayer, Joshua Sum, said that since its recent launch on Solana, travel has already reached the top spending for Emerald Card holders.
“By unlocking wholesale hotel rates, Solayer Travel lets our cardholders stretch the same budget into more trips—or upgrade to stays they once thought were out of reach,” said Sum.
“With this launch we’re making Emerald Card the premier crypto travel card,” he continued.
How does Solayer Travel work?
Users can access Solayer Travel by registering for an Emerald Card by taking part in Know-Your-Customer verification. Once approved, the virtual card is activated on the user’s device, primarily through Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Once the user deposits enough USDC into their Emerald Card, they can start booking through the platform. Payments made through the travel booking platform are processed through the Emerald Card’s Visa network.
In addition, the site provides customer support through travel agent available around the clock to help with booking modifications, cancellations, or customer inquiries.
Overtime, Solayer hopes to continue expanding the platform into anend-to-end travel ecosystem, with additions including global flights, e-SIM data packs, airport lounge access, and concierge services planned for the second half of 2025.
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