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Self-Custody ยท Mastercard

MetaMask Card crypto card review

4.0

The card links wallet usage with Mastercard payments and is best suited for users already active onchain.

KYC requiredSelf-Custody ยท MastercardSelf-custody

Detailed scoring

Fees

3.7

Cashback / Rewards

3.5

Usability

4.1

Risk

3.9
Monthly
Not uniform
Issuance
Not uniform
FX
Payment-dependent
Conversion
Wallet/stablecoin-dependent

Fees & Cashback

Check fees during card setup

Cashback: 1% possible

KYC, regulation & risk

KYC required. Wallet responsibility, smart-account setup and country availability must be understood.

Best for: MetaMask users who want to test wallet-connected card spending.

Pros

  • Strong Web3 brand
  • Self-custody angle
  • Mastercard network

Cons

  • KYC required
  • Limited availability
  • Young product

How it works

From account setup to your first payment with the MetaMask Card.

  1. 1

    Connect MetaMask wallet

    Link wallet on Linea, Base, Monad or Solana.

  2. 2

    Apply for the card

    Enter personal details on the card page and complete KYC.

  3. 3

    Pick a funding wallet

    Choose the wallet and token (e.g. mUSD on Linea).

  4. 4

    Activate the virtual card

    Virtual card is instant; Metal card via pre-order.

  5. 5

    Pay

    Tokens are converted into local currency at the moment of payment.

Card tiers & upgrades

2 tiers โ€” higher tiers usually unlock more cashback and perks.

Virtual

Free, connect MetaMask wallet

Monthly
0 USD
Cashback
1% in mUSD straight to your wallet
  • Daily limit 15,000 USD
  • Instant activation
  • Apple Pay and Google Pay

Metal

199 USD per year, physical card

Monthly
Around 16.58 USD per month
Cashback
3% on the first 10,000 USD spend, then 1%
  • Daily limit 30,000 USD
  • Premium perks
  • Physical metal card

Note

Wallet responsibility, smart-account setup and country availability must be understood.

Verdict

MetaMask Card is relevant because of the brand, but it is still more Web3 niche than mass-market product.

Frequently asked questions about MetaMask Card

MetaMask Card is technically a Self-Custody card rather than a classic credit card. The search term crypto credit card is often used broadly for debit, prepaid and virtual cards.
KYC required. Wallet responsibility, smart-account setup and country availability must be understood.
Check fees during card setup. Issuance: Not uniform. Monthly: Not uniform. FX: Payment-dependent. Conversion: Wallet/stablecoin-dependent.

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