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The travel OS for going local
Go global.
Pay like a locol.
One account for the way you pay, connect and live at your destination, starting with eSIMs and local payment rails that work where global cards stop, powered by a stablecoin settlement layer.
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QUICK ACTIONS
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The local access gap
Your trip is global.
Local life isn't.
The best of a destination often lives behind local apps, networks, payment rails and context that travellers cannot easily access.
THE DISCONNECT
The rails exist.
Access doesn't.
Local wallets and QR networks work brilliantly for residents, but often require a local bank account, phone number or identity.
THE KNOCK-ON EFFECT
Travel friction
compounds.
A small payment problem becomes a transport, dining or experience problem, costing you more time and money.
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KShGLOBAL CARD → LOCAL RAIL
THE BRIDGE
Payments are
the first bridge.
1Locol starts by connecting global cards to local rails—one part of a broader operating system for experiencing a destination like a locol.
The 1Locol solution
From touchdown to
tapped in.
One account for the practical layers of a trip, beginning with local payments and eSIM connectivity.
CONNECTIVITY
Online when
you arrive.
Install your destination eSIM before takeoff. It connects automatically when you land.
LOCAL PAYMENTS
Your card.
Their rails.
Use your existing card or mobile payment method on the supported local networks your destination prefers.Fast, always-on settlement behind the scenes. Travellers never need to buy, hold or manage stablecoins.
ONE ACCOUNT
One place for every trip.
Connectivity and payments today. Commute, dining, and experiences next.
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Frequently asked questions
What travellers need to know.
Clear answers about 1Locol, local payment access and destination connectivity.
What is 1Locol?
1Locol is a travel technology platform for international travellers. It brings destination eSIM connectivity and access to supported local payment rails into one account, with more local travel services planned.
How do 1Locol local payments work?
1Locol is designed to let travellers use an existing card or mobile payment method on supported local payment networks at their destination. Availability depends on the country, payment rail and licensed partners.
Do travellers need to buy or manage stablecoins?
No. Where stablecoins support settlement behind the scenes, travellers do not need to buy, hold or manage them.
Is 1Locol a bank or remittance provider?
No. 1Locol is a travel technology company. Regulated payment and remittance services are provided through independent licensed partners.
When and where will 1Locol be available?
Destination eSIMs are available to purchase now through the 1Locol website. The 1Locol mobile app is in private beta; join the beta list for app availability and product updates.
Mobile App Private Beta
Your next trip
starts locol.
Be among the first to try the 1Locol mobile app, built to make everywhere feel more familiar.
Product updates only. Unsubscribe any time.Important information
1Locol is a travel technology company, not a bank. Regulated financial services are provided by licensed third-party providers, subject to availability, eligibility and the applicable provider terms.
Where available, any 1Locol card programme and its features are limited to the services supported by the relevant licensed card partner.
Non-card services—including transfers, local payment access, connectivity and travel services are provided by 1Locol or separate providers, as applicable. These services are not part of the card programme unless expressly stated.