Crypto card statistics 2026
Figures calculated from every card we track, using each card's free or entry tier. Every number updates automatically when we re-check a card.
Quick answer
Of the 68 crypto cards we track that are open to new users (as of 17 October 2026), 31% are self-custody, 88% have no annual fee and 56% pay a published cashback rate on their entry tier. The median FX markup is 1%, the median entry-tier cashback among cards that pay it is 1%, and a $200 ATM withdrawal costs a median $2.30 in card fees. 42 cards run on Visa and 17 on Mastercard.
Key numbers
Fees at a glance
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median FX markup | 1% across 60 cards |
| Cards with no FX markup | 23 of 60 |
| Cards charging 2% or more FX | 11 of 60 |
| Median card fee on a $200 ATM withdrawal | $2.30 across 37 cards |
| Cards with no ATM access | 11 |
| Cards with no annual or monthly fee | 60 of 68 |
Highest cashback on a free tier
Entry-tier rates on cards with no annual fee. Caps and payout tokens differ, so open each review before you choose.
| Card | Base rate | Paid in or cap |
|---|---|---|
| Oobit | 5% | 5% in USDT or 10% in OOB |
| Ethena Pay | 4% | 4% to 5% in AVAX on capped spend |
| MEXC Global Card | 4% | 4% to 10% in USDT |
| Solid | 3% | 3% to 5% in USDC |
| ether.fi Cash | 3% | 3% to 4% back |
| Plasma One | 2% | 2% to 4% in XPL, up to 10% on AI spend |
Networks and custody
| Group | Cards | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | 42 | 62% |
| Mastercard | 17 | 25% |
| Visa or Mastercard by region | 8 | 12% |
| Custodial | 36 | 53% |
| Self-custody | 21 | 31% |
| Hybrid custody | 6 | 9% |
| Custody not disclosed | 4 | 6% |
| Top-up balance | 1 | 1% |
Where crypto cards work
Cards that confirm residents of each region. Many global cards list exclusions, so check your country on each review.
| Region | Cards | Top card by our score |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 20 | Solid |
| Canada | 7 | MetaMask Card |
| Europe (EEA) | 36 | Solid |
| United Kingdom | 20 | Solid |
| Latin America | 27 | Solid |
| Asia-Pacific | 24 | Solid |
| Africa | 14 | Solid |
| Middle East | 16 | Solid |
Who issues crypto cards
Counted from the issuer or program manager each card names. Read our guide to crypto card issuers for what this means.
| Issuer or program manager | Cards | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Third National | 12 | ether.fi Cash, Plasma One, KAST, Ethena Pay |
| Rain | 5 | Solid, Jupiter Card, Tuyo Card, Oobit |
| Monavate | 4 | Krak Card, Rebind, 1inch Card, Ledger CL Card |
| Lead Bank | 3 | Krak Card, Fuse, VaultLeap |
| Wirex | 3 | Solid, COCA, Wirex One |
| Bridge | 3 | Fuse, VaultLeap, Phantom Cash |
| Stripe | 3 | Krak Card, Fold Card, Phantom Cash |
| DCS | 2 | Jupiter Card, Coin98 Fusion |
| Transact Payments | 2 | Wirex One, Bitpanda Card |
| Baanx | 2 | 1inch Card, Ledger CL Card |
| Issuer not named by the app | 25 |
How fresh the data is
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cards checked in the last 30 days | 68 of 68 |
| Dataset last updated | 17 October 2026 |
How we count
We use the free or entry tier of each card and only count a fee when the issuer or a reliable tracker publishes it. Cards closed to new users are left out of fee and cashback figures. "Median" means half the cards are above and half below. The full dataset is free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: see open data.
To cite this page: "Crypto Cards Guide, Crypto card statistics 2026, https://cryptocardsguide.xyz/stats/, accessed 17 October 2026".
Frequently asked questions
How many crypto cards are there?
We track 69 crypto cards, 68 of them open to new users. There are more small regional programs; we add cards once we can check their full fee schedule.
What is the average FX fee on a crypto card?
The median FX markup across 60 cards that publish one is 1%. 23 cards add no markup at all.
Do most crypto cards pay cashback?
56% of cards pay a published cashback rate on their entry tier. Among those, the median is 1%, and most have monthly caps.