Crypto Debit Cards: Pros and Cons (2023)

While more and more people are learning about Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, there is a still a lack of places that accept it as a payment method.

Crypto debit cards are one solution to that problem.

And while there are some clear benefits of them, there are some drawbacks you need to know about too – which aren’t all that clearly communicated.

In this post, I’m going to summarise what I consider these pros and cons to be.

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BlockCard Review (2023)

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The BlockCard is a crypto-backed Visa debit card offered by Unbanked, a US-based blockchain tech company. It offers a streamlined way to spend your crypto on purchases anywhere that Visa is accepted.

But is the BlockCard the best Bitcoin debit card? What are its fees like? And what’s the deal with its cash back rewards?

In this BlockCard review, I’m going to give you an honest look at what this crypto debit card has to offer. I’ll talk you through how the card works, its fee structure, and what you need to do to get the BlockCard’s lucrative cash back rewards rates.

Let’s get started.

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Amon Card Review (2023)

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Amon are currently switching providers and so aren’t shipping cards out. I’ll update this review once I know more. In the meantime, check out this post for UK alternatives.

The Amon Card is a crypto-backed UnionPay debit card offered by the fintech company. It offers an easy way to pay for daily purchases using crypto, British Pounds (GBP), and Euro (EUR).

But is the Amon Card worth getting? What features does it offer that other Bitcoin debit cards don’t? More importantly, what are the fees like?

In this Amon Card review, I’m going to help you understand everything there is to know about this card and Amon’s other features. I’ll talk about how the card works, its features and limits, and what fees it charges so you can decide if you want to add it to your wallet.

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Embily Review (2023)

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The Embily Card is a debit card that lets you pay for goods and services anywhere that Visa is accepted. With the Embily Card, you can top up your account balance with crypto and your coins are automatically converted to Euro (EUR) for seamless spending online and in stores.

But how does the Embily Card work? What are the fees? Is it really the best Bitcoin debit card?

In this Embily Review, I’m going to help you understand the ins and outs of the Embily Card. I’ll discuss how the card works and clue you into its features, fees, and limits.

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Tap Global Card Review (2023)

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This post has been sponsored by Tap Global, but I’ve produced this review myself and I have full editorial control of what is said (just like everything else on quickpenguin.net).

Tap Global is a mobile app that allows you to buy, sell, and store more than 35 cryptocurrencies.

With the Tap Global Mastercard, you’re also able to convert your cryptocurrencies into cash and spend the balance anywhere that supports Mastercard.

How’s this compare to the best crypto debit cards in the UK and EU?

Find out everything you need to know in this Tap Global review.

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Monolith Card Review (2023)

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Monolith is the first non-custodial, 100% decentralised Ethereum (ETH) wallet that is linked to a Visa debit card. The Monolith Card is available to residents in the United Kingdom and across the European Economic Area (EEA).

But how does it all work? What are the fees like? And how does it compare to the best bitcoin debit cards available?

Find out my thoughts in this Monolith review.

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CryptoPay Card Review (2023)

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The CryptoPay Card (or C.Pay Card) is now available to verified users who live in the UK or Europe.

This integrates with your CryptoPay account, which allows you to buy, sell, store, and transfer cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC).

But how does the CryptoPay Card compare to alternatives? Is it the best bitcoin debit card in the UK?

Find out my thoughts in this CryptoPay review.

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