OPENSEA, the largest marketplace for NFTs, is to start accepting purchases via credit cards.

It means owning non-fungible tokens is now more accessible than ever before, with users no longer required to use cryptocurrency to buy listings.

Instead, those wishing to own the digital assets can make purchases directly via direct card payments from Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Apple Pay or Google Pay, among others.

OpenSea hopes the changes will open up the NFT market to even more potential collectors around the world.

The marketplace has already welcomed almost 1,500,000 traders since it first launched, with more than $23.5billion worth of sales completed.

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While some analysts have pointed to a downturn in NFT sales value in recent weeks, research at DappRadar indicates there was an eight percent rise in total NFT traders in February.

Letting those interested in the market buy tokens without the need for crypto is likely to see even more users join the marketplace.

The development comes after OpenSea teamed up with crypto finance firm MoonPay.

Credit card payments can be used for both primary NFT sales of newly minted assets and initial drops, as well as in the secondary re-sale market.

The announcement was made with minimal fanfare.

News of the diversity in payment methods came in a simple tweet from MoonPay’s Twitter account.

The finance company said: “Sail the OpenSea with your card.

“Soon, you will be able to buy NFTs with Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, GooglePay and more.”

It remains unclear exactly when credit card payments will be accepted on OpenSea.

While the changes will make it easier for those without crypto to purchase NFTs, users will still be required to own an NFT wallet to store their purchases.

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