There are two ways to spend from a pool: using the pool digital debit card or using the physical debit card. Braid debit cards can used wherever Mastercard is accepted.
💳 Spend with the pool digital debit card
Every member of pool with permission to spend has access to a personal debit card for spending right from the pool. The debit card must be activated before use.
Activate the pool debit card
Go to the pool you want to spend from
Tap on the Pool Settings button
Tap on Spend with Pool Debit Card
Follow the prompts to activate the debit card
Tap on Show Card Details to see the card number, CVV, and expiry date
💡 You can add your debit card to digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay for in-person contactless payments.
💳 Spend with physical debit card
Braid provides a physical debit card if you need one. To spend with the physical debit card, you must pair it with the pool you want to spend from.
Ordering the physical debit card
Go to the home screen
Tap on the debit card section at the bottom of the home screen
Follow the prompts to order your physical card
You should receive your card in 5–10 business days
Activate the physical debit card
Once you receive card, follow these instructions to activate it
Go to the home screen
Tap on the debit card section at the bottom of the home screen
Follow the prompts to activate your physical card
Pair the physical card with a pool for spending
Go to the home screen
Tap the grey rectangle to the right of the pool you want to spend from
You physical card is now paired to that pool for spending