Axe is designed from the ground up to function as digital cash. This documentation discusses how and where Axe users can manage all of their personal finances using Axe.
A range of services and businesses are available to convert your wage to and from Axe as you receive it. It is of course easiest to receive payment from your employer in Axe directly, however this may not always be an option. Uphold allows you to instantly and automatically convert any received deposits to and from Axe. Building on this functionality, Bitwage allows you to invoice and receive payment from any employer, practically anywhere in the world, and have a percentage of your wage immediately converted to Axe. You can then withdraw your wage to any Axe wallet for spending or saving. For more information, see the following blog posts:
Axe can be spent in hundreds of stores and services both online and in physical locations.
Discover Axe lists businesses around the world accepting Axe, sorted by category. It's easy to add your business to the list, and also features a short introduction for new Axe users. The site is maintained by Axe Force, and has been featured on Axe Force News.
Debit cards work by prepaying in Axe to load the account, then withdrawing cash from an ATM or spending online or anywhere debit/credit cards are supported. The Axe is either exchanged at the time of purchase or in advance. For an overview and review of all available and upcoming cards, including cards funded by the Axe budget system, see this article on Axe Force News.
The rapidly evolving approach to regulation of cryptocurrencies such as Axe and instant exchange solutions such as ShapeShift means that availability of debit cards cannot be guaranteed in any or all jurisdictions. Check with the following providers for updates on the availability of Axe debit cards.
Disclaimer: This list is provided for informational purposes only. Axe Core is not liable for any funds transmitted in error to these providers, or for the accuracy of information on this page.
- PolisPay
The PolisPay Card is one of the fastest, easiest ways to turn your Axe into fiat currency. You can use your PolisPay Card for online shopping and at any brick and mortar retailer that accepts MasterCard® debit cards. You can also withdraw cash at any MasterCard®-compatible ATM.
- FuzeX
The FuzeX Card & FuzeX Wallet strive to offer an all in one payment solution that provides a smarter way to pay. The card offers real-time exchange of cryptocurrency at the time of purchase. The goal is to make paying with cryptocurrency secure, fast and a seamless process for everyday use.
- Paycent
Paycent provides Android and iOS wallets that can be funded using both fiat and cryptocurrency. Users can transact with one another within the app, identified by their mobile numbers, or order physical debit cards to spend their balance. Axe is the preferred network partner of Paycent.
- SpectroCoin
Spectrocoin offers an exchange, wallet and POS service, with a physical card potentially available again soon. Axe, Bitcoin and Ethereum are supported, as well as over 20 major fiat currencies.
- Bitwala
Bitwala is currently preparing legal documentation to re-launch it's card service in Europe, and has supported Axe in the past.
Taxation law is different depending on where you qualify as a resident for tax purposes. The following services are available to help you calculate your tax obligations.