Best crypto cards in the Middle East in 2026
Gulf users mostly spend in currencies pegged to the dollar, so the FX fee matters less than elsewhere, and cashback and limits matter more. We ranked cards that confirm Middle East residents accordingly.
Quick answer
In the Middle East, Solid and ether.fi Cash pay 3% back with self-custody if your country is supported, and Ethena Pay pays 4% in AVAX on your first $2,500 a month. KAST, RedotPay and Kolo cover the widest range of countries. Crypto.com serves Bahrain and other markets with its own regulated programs, and Avici supports the UAE with no FX markup.
Our picks
1. Solid
3% USDC back on the free tier, self-custody, virtual only.
2. ether.fi Cash
3% back on up to $2,000 a month and borrowing against your crypto.
3. Ethena Pay
4% in AVAX on your first $2,500 a month on the free tier. New, so start small.
4. KAST
1.5% back free, US account details, and AED bank payouts.
5. Avici
No Avici FX markup, USDC kept in an escrow you control. Supports the UAE.
6. RedotPay
Very wide coverage and P2P funding.
7. Crypto.com Visa Card
Regulated local programs in markets such as Bahrain, with CRO rewards on paid tiers.
Side by side
| Card | Score | Cashback | FX fee | Annual fee | ATM | Custody | Regions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Image: Solid (Fuse)Solid |
7.9 | 3% to 5% in USDC | 1.5% on non-USD purchases at every tier (1% card provider plus 0.5% Solid), built into the rate | Core free | Not available | Self-custody | Global, United States, Europe (EEA), United Kingdom, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Middle East |
 Image: ether.fiether.fi Cash |
7.8 | 3% to 4% back | About 1% plus up to 0.5% | Core free | ATM withdrawals on all tiers | Self-custody | Europe (EEA), United Kingdom, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Middle East |
 Image: EthenaEthena Pay |
7.5 | 4% to 5% in AVAX on capped spend | No Ethena markup | None | $1 plus 0.65% per withdrawal | Self-custody | Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Middle East |
 Image: KASTKAST |
7.6 | 1.5% to 3% back in USD | 0.5% to 1.75% (0% in LatAm) | Standard free | $3 plus 2% per withdrawal (plus the FX fee on non-USD cash) | Custodial | Global, Europe (EEA), United Kingdom, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Middle East |
 Image: AviciAvici |
6.5 | No ongoing cashback | 0% Avici markup | Platinum none | Platinum: $1 plus 0.65% per withdrawal | Self-custody | United States, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Middle East |
 Image: RedotPayRedotPay |
6.3 | None on standard. 3% on Apple Pay and Google Pay with Pro, capped at $18 a month | 1.2% plus 1% crypto conversion | None | 2% per withdrawal | Custodial | Global, Canada, Europe (EEA), United Kingdom, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Middle East |
 Image: Crypto.comCrypto.com Visa Card |
6.4 | Up to 4.5% in CRO (prepaid), up to 6% (US credit) | 0% on prepaid in the US, Canada and EEA | No annual card fee on prepaid cards | ATM withdrawals supported on prepaid cards | Custodial | United States, Canada, Europe (EEA), United Kingdom, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Middle East |
How we picked
We included cards that confirm Middle East residents and ranked by cashback on the entry tier, then fees and limits. Dollar-pegged currencies make FX less important here. Full details are on our methodology page. Card terms change often, so check each card's page for the date we last verified it.