ether.fi Cash
by ether.fi
Card from the DeFi protocol ether.fi with two spending modes: Direct Pay spends your balance, Borrow Mode borrows against deposited crypto collateral instead of selling it. Rewards and card fees depend on the membership level.
Key stats
- Base cashback
3%*Show source
Base cashback: 3%
Core membership, on the first $2,000 of card spend per month
Source states (paraphrased): Core: 3% on the first $2,000 of monthly card spend.
Source: Membership level benefits
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
- Max cashback
4%*Show source
Max cashback: 4%
VIP membership, on the first $50,000 of card spend per month
Source states (paraphrased): VIP: 4% on the first $50,000 of monthly card spend.
Source: Membership level benefits
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
- Base fee
- No data yet
- FX fee
1.5%*Show source
FX fee: 1.5%
Up to; Core tier: ~1% base rate + up to 0.5% membership margin (Luxe up to 0.25%, none for Pinnacle/VIP). EUR purchases 0% (beta)
Source states (paraphrased): Cardholder agreement: 1% base plus up to 50 bps for Core and up to 25 bps for Luxe.
Source: ether.fi Cash Cardholder Agreement – Ltd. (International)
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 65%
- ATM fee
2%Show source
ATM fee: 2%
Source states (paraphrased): Campaign page lists a 2% ATM fee for all tiers.
Source: The DeFi-Native Crypto Credit Card
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 50%
- Card fee
$50*Show source
Physical card fee: $50
Core tier, after the tier's free-card allowance; $100 Luxe/Pinnacle, $0 VIP; may vary by region
Source states (paraphrased): Physical card fees: $50 Core, $100 Luxe and Pinnacle, $0 VIP, after free allowance.
Source: What are the benefits of a personal Cash credit card?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
- Credit line
Yes*Show source
Credit line: Yes
Borrow Mode
Source states (paraphrased): Borrow Mode purchases borrow against your assets instead of selling them.
Source: Understanding your Cash card: Borrow Mode vs Direct Pay Mode
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
- Staking for top rewards
- No data yet
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Pros
- 3% base cashback in ETHFI
- Self-custody: funds stay in your own wallet
- Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Spend by borrowing against crypto instead of selling
Cons
- FX fee up to 1.5%
- Top rate of 4% only with conditions — VIP membership, on the first $50,000 of card spend per month
- Cashback paid in a volatile token (ETHFI)
- ATM fee 2%
- Physical card costs $50
- Collateral can be liquidated if prices fall
Who is it for?
- People who want to keep control of their keys
- Users who need credit rather than a debit/prepaid card
- Everyday spenders who want cashback
Who should avoid it?
- Frequent travellers paying in foreign currencies
Fees
- Physical card fee
$50*Show source
Physical card fee: $50
Core tier, after the tier's free-card allowance; $100 Luxe/Pinnacle, $0 VIP; may vary by region
Source states (paraphrased): Physical card fees: $50 Core, $100 Luxe and Pinnacle, $0 VIP, after free allowance.
Source: What are the benefits of a personal Cash credit card?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Core tier, after the tier's free-card allowance; $100 Luxe/Pinnacle, $0 VIP; may vary by region
- Virtual card fee
$10*Show source
Virtual card fee: $10
After the tier's free-card allowance; $0 for VIP
Source states (paraphrased): Virtual card fees: $10 Core, Luxe and Pinnacle; $0 VIP.
Source: What are the benefits of a personal Cash credit card?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
After the tier's free-card allowance; $0 for VIP
- FX fee
1.5%*Show source
FX fee: 1.5%
Up to; Core tier: ~1% base rate + up to 0.5% membership margin (Luxe up to 0.25%, none for Pinnacle/VIP). EUR purchases 0% (beta)
Source states (paraphrased): Cardholder agreement: 1% base plus up to 50 bps for Core and up to 25 bps for Luxe.
Source: ether.fi Cash Cardholder Agreement – Ltd. (International)
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 65%
Up to; Core tier: ~1% base rate + up to 0.5% membership margin (Luxe up to 0.25%, none for Pinnacle/VIP). EUR purchases 0% (beta)
- ATM fee
2%Show source
ATM fee: 2%
Source states (paraphrased): Campaign page lists a 2% ATM fee for all tiers.
Source: The DeFi-Native Crypto Credit Card
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 50%
Not yet researched: Annual fee, Monthly fee, Replacement fee, Crypto conversion fee, Top-up fee, Crypto withdrawal fee, Free ATM allowance, Transfer fee, Settlement fee, Small transaction fee, Other fees & markups.
Cashback & rewards
- Base cashback
3%*Show source
Base cashback: 3%
Core membership, on the first $2,000 of card spend per month
Source states (paraphrased): Core: 3% on the first $2,000 of monthly card spend.
Source: Membership level benefits
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Core membership, on the first $2,000 of card spend per month
- Max cashback
4%*Show source
Max cashback: 4%
VIP membership, on the first $50,000 of card spend per month
Source states (paraphrased): VIP: 4% on the first $50,000 of monthly card spend.
Source: Membership level benefits
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
VIP membership, on the first $50,000 of card spend per month
- Cashback paid in
ETHFIShow source
Cashback paid in: ETHFI
Source states (paraphrased): Cashback is converted to ETHFI at the current price.
Source: How does cashback work?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
- Cashback type
Platform tokenShow source
Cashback type: Platform token
Source: How does cashback work?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
- Cashback-eligible spend cap
$2,000/month*Show source
Cashback-eligible spend cap: $2,000/month
Core; Luxe $10,000, Pinnacle/VIP $50,000 per month
Source states (paraphrased): Monthly spend caps per tier: $2,000 / $10,000 / $50,000 / $50,000.
Source: Membership level benefits
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Core; Luxe $10,000, Pinnacle/VIP $50,000 per month
- Cashback conditions
Minimum $5 of cashback required to claim · Spend tiers reset at the start of every monthShow source
Cashback conditions: Minimum $5 of cashback required to claim · Spend tiers reset at the start of every month
Source states (paraphrased): Cashback article: $5 minimum to claim; spend tiers reset monthly.
Source: How does cashback work?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
- Reward expiry / vesting
Converted to ETHFI at settlement, locked for 7 days, then must be claimedShow source
Reward expiry / vesting: Converted to ETHFI at settlement, locked for 7 days, then must be claimed
Source states (paraphrased): Cashback enters a 7-day lock period and must be claimed to reach your balance.
Source: How does cashback work?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Not yet researched: Max cashback per month, Staking / holding required for top rewards, Staking asset, Capital required for top rewards, Minimum balance, Reward exclusions.
Credit & financing
- Credit line
Yes*Show source
Credit line: Yes
Borrow Mode
Source states (paraphrased): Borrow Mode purchases borrow against your assets instead of selling them.
Source: Understanding your Cash card: Borrow Mode vs Direct Pay Mode
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Borrow Mode
- Credit type
Crypto-backed creditShow source
Credit type: Crypto-backed credit
Source states (paraphrased): Spending in Borrow Mode is capped at the available LTV of deposited collateral.
Source: How does Collateral and Borrowing work?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
- Interest notes
Variable rate set by the underlying lending market for each asset; ether.fi does not set the rate.Show source
Interest notes: Variable rate set by the underlying lending market for each asset; ether.fi does not set the rate.
Source states (paraphrased): Terms of use: ether.fi does not set your interest rate; help center: variable APY from the lending market.
Source: Terms of Use
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
- Liquidation risk
YesShow source
Liquidation risk: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): Help center lists per-asset liquidation thresholds.
Source: How does Collateral and Borrowing work?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
- Spend own balance directly
YesShow source
Spend own balance directly: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): Direct Pay Mode spends your balance.
Source: Understanding your Cash card: Borrow Mode vs Direct Pay Mode
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
- Spend by borrowing against collateral
YesShow source
Spend by borrowing against collateral: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): Borrow Mode borrows against your collateral.
Source: Understanding your Cash card: Borrow Mode vs Direct Pay Mode
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Not yet researched: Collateral assets, Max loan-to-value, Interest (APR), Grace period, Repayment.
Supported countries & currencies
- Available in
United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United States*Show source
Available in: United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United States
Plus most EU countries; US only in selected states; physical cards not shipped to every eligible region
Source states (paraphrased): Country list covers the UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, UAE, most of the EU and 30+ US states.
Source: In which countries is the Cash card available?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 50%
Plus most EU countries; US only in selected states; physical cards not shipped to every eligible region
Not yet researched: Not available in, Account / spend currencies, Own IBAN / bank details.
Features, wallets & supported assets
- Apple Pay
Yes*Show source
Apple Pay: Yes
Only where Apple Pay is supported
Source states (paraphrased): Help article explains adding the card to Apple Wallet and Google Pay.
Source: How do I add my card to Apple Wallet or Google Pay?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Only where Apple Pay is supported
- Google Pay
YesShow source
Google Pay: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): Help article explains adding the card to Google Pay.
Source: How do I add my card to Apple Wallet or Google Pay?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
- Physical card
Yes*Show source
Physical card: Yes
Not shipped to every eligible region
Source states (paraphrased): Available as both a virtual and physical card.
Source: What is ether.fi Cash?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Not shipped to every eligible region
- Virtual card
YesShow source
Virtual card: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): Available as both a virtual and physical card.
Source: What is ether.fi Cash?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Not yet researched: ATM withdrawals, Spend stablecoins, Spendable assets, Blockchains.
Security & custody
No security & custody data published or researched yet.
Limits
No limits data published or researched yet.
Product
- Product status
ActiveShow source
Product status: Active
Source states (paraphrased): Help center describes current personal and corporate Cash cards.
Source: What are the benefits of a personal Cash credit card?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
- Card type
Crypto-backed credit*Show source
Card type: Crypto-backed credit
Marketed as a credit card; Direct Pay mode spends your own balance
Source states (paraphrased): Help center: Borrow Mode borrows against your assets, Direct Pay Mode spends them.
Source: Understanding your Cash card: Borrow Mode vs Direct Pay Mode
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Marketed as a credit card; Direct Pay mode spends your own balance
- Custody model
Self-custody*Show source
Custody model: Self-custody
Account is non-custodial; the card itself is issued by a third-party issuer under separate terms
Source states (paraphrased): Personal account page: fully non-custodial, you retain full ownership and control of your funds; card issued subject to separate issuer terms.
Source: Personal Account
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Account is non-custodial; the card itself is issued by a third-party issuer under separate terms
- Tiers / plans
Core · Luxe · Pinnacle · VIPShow source
Tiers / plans: Core · Luxe · Pinnacle · VIP
Source states (paraphrased): Membership level benefits table lists Core, Luxe, Pinnacle and VIP.
Source: Membership level benefits
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Not yet researched: Network, Launch date, Card issuer / program manager.
Risks to understand
- Borrowing against crypto: falling collateral prices can trigger liquidation, and interest rates can change.
- Token rewards can lose value between earning and selling.
- Self-custody: losing your keys or signing a malicious transaction can mean losing funds.
- Smart-contract and bridge risk applies to on-chain balances.
Our rating
| Criterion | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
Fees | 20% | No data — excluded |
Cashback & rewards Paid in a volatile token (−10 %) | 20% | 59 |
Availability 6 of 60 tracked countries | 15% | 20 |
FX & international FX fee 1.5% | 10% | 40 |
Product features 4 of 4 known features available | 10% | 100 |
Custody & security Custody model: self custody | 10% | 80 |
Credit & financing Credit line available · Can switch between own funds and borrowing (+15) · Collateral can be liquidated (−10) | 5% | 75 |
Limits & ATM ATM cost on €200 ≈ 2.0% | 5% | 60 |
Transparency 6 of 6 checked key terms disclosed · 3 contradiction(s) between official sources | 5% | 79 |
Data coverage 80%. Criteria without published data are excluded and their weight is filled with a neutral midpoint, so missing data neither helps nor hurts a card. This score is provisional: it is based on initial research that our research agent has not yet re-verified.
Scores are computed by a deterministic algorithm. Affiliate relationships and sponsored placements have no influence. How we score
FAQ
- What is the FX fee of ether.fi Cash?
- 1.5% (Up to; Core tier: ~1% base rate + up to 0.5% membership margin (Luxe up to 0.25%, none for Pinnacle/VIP). EUR purchases 0% (beta)). Source: ether.fi Cash Cardholder Agreement – Ltd. (International).
- How much cashback does ether.fi Cash pay?
- Base rate: 3% (Core membership, on the first $2,000 of card spend per month). Highest advertised rate: 4% (VIP membership, on the first $50,000 of card spend per month). Paid in ETHFI.
- Is ether.fi Cash a credit card?
- Yes — Crypto-backed credit (Borrow Mode).
- Where is ether.fi Cash available?
- United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United States (Plus most EU countries; US only in selected states; physical cards not shipped to every eligible region).
- Is ether.fi Cash self-custodial?
- Self-custody (Account is non-custodial; the card itself is issued by a third-party issuer under separate terms).
- Does ether.fi Cash work with Apple Pay and Google Pay?
- Apple Pay: Yes. Google Pay: Yes.
Change history
- Product status recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Card type recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Custody model recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Tiers / plans recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Physical card fee recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Virtual card fee recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- FX fee recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- ATM fee recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Base cashback recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Max cashback recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Cashback-eligible spend cap recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Cashback paid in recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Cashback type recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Reward expiry / vesting recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Cashback conditions recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Credit line recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Credit type recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Spend own balance directly recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Spend by borrowing against collateral recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Interest notes recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Liquidation risk recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Apple Pay recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Google Pay recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Virtual card recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
- Physical card recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved