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SafePal Mastercard

by SafePal (with Fiat24)Crypto nativeMastercard
6.5
Provisional

Virtual Mastercard debit card linked to a Swiss IBAN account that SafePal wallet users open with Fiat24 in the SafePal app. Crypto from 40+ blockchains is topped up as USDC; transactions run on Arbitrum. No account or management fees, 1% on non-USD card payments, no cashback.

Initial research 22 October 2026 · not yet verified
Travel6.6DeFi users6.0Stablecoins7.2High spenders6.1Low fees8.3Beginners7.5

Base cashback

No data yet

Max cashback

No data yet

Base fee

FreeShow source

FX fee

1%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source

ATM fee

No data yet

Card fee

No data yet

Credit line

NoShow source

Staking needed

No data yet

Tap a value for its source. * = conditions apply.

At a glance

Pros

  • No annual or monthly fee on the base tier
  • Spends stablecoins directly

Cons

No disadvantages derived from the published data yet.

Good for

  • Stablecoin holders

Not for

Not enough data to say.

Risks to understand

  • Stablecoins can de-peg and are not covered by deposit protection.

★ Our pickEditorial choice · score unchanged · Affiliate link

The card we recommend as an alternative to SafePal Mastercard:

ether.fi Cash

Crypto native · ether.fi

8.1

Why we recommend it

  • 3% cashback in ETHFI on up to $2,000 of spend a monthConditions apply
  • 5.35% variable interest on your balanceConditions apply
  • No annual or monthly fee on the base tierConditions apply
  • Extras on the base tier: airport lounge access, travel / rental car insurance, purchase protectionConditions apply
  • Self-custody: funds stay in your own walletConditions apply

Conditions apply; the review lists them with sources.

All details

Fees6/15
Annual fee
FreeShow source
Monthly fee
FreeShow source
FX fee
1%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source

Card payments settled in non-USD currencies

Top-up fee
FreeConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source

Standard deposit/top-up fee; crypto swaps carry a spread and gas fees

Transfer fee
FreeConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source

Transfers to external banks; other banks may charge

Other fees & markups
Refund processing fee 1 USD / 1 EUR / 1 CHF per refund · Gas fees on Arbitrum · Spread on crypto swapsShow source

Not yet researched: Physical card fee, Virtual card fee, Replacement fee, Crypto conversion fee, Crypto withdrawal fee, ATM fee, Free ATM allowance, Settlement fee, Small transaction fee.

Cashback & rewards0/14

No cashback & rewards data published or researched yet.

Credit & financing1/11
Credit line
NoShow source

Not yet researched: Credit type, Collateral assets, Max loan-to-value, Interest (APR), Interest notes, Grace period, Repayment, Liquidation risk, Spend own balance directly, Spend by borrowing against collateral.

Supported countries & currencies2/4
Account / spend currencies
USD · EUR · CHF · CNHShow source
Own IBAN / bank details
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source

Swiss IBAN via Fiat24

Not yet researched: Available in, Not available in.

Features, wallets & supported assets3/11
Virtual card
YesShow source
Spend stablecoins
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source

Crypto is topped up as USDC

Blockchains
ArbitrumShow source

Not yet researched: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Physical card, ATM withdrawals, Airport lounge access, Travel / rental car insurance, Purchase protection, Spendable assets.

Security & custody0/3

No security & custody data published or researched yet.

Limits1/2
Spending limit
€5,000Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source

Per day; contactless 1,600 EUR per day

Not yet researched: ATM limit.

Product4/7
Product status
ActiveShow source
Card type
Debit cardShow source
Network
MastercardShow source
Card issuer / program manager
Fiat24 (Swiss IBAN account and card)Show source

Not yet researched: Custody model, Launch date, Tiers / plans.

Our rating

CriterionWeightScore

Fees

Base-tier subscription ≈ €0/year · Per-transaction costs ≈ 0.00%

20%
100

Cashback & rewards

20%No data — excluded

Availability

15%No data — excluded

FX & international

FX fee 1%

10%
60

Product features

2 of 2 known features available · 0 of 3 perks (lounge, travel insurance, purchase protection)

10%
70

Custody & security

10%No data — excluded

Credit & financing

No credit line

5%
30

Limits & ATM

5%No data — excluded

Transparency

4 of 4 checked key terms disclosed

5%
100

Data coverage 50%. 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.

Computed by a fixed formula; affiliate relationships have no influence. How we score

FAQ

Does SafePal Mastercard have an annual or monthly fee?

Base tier: Free. Source: Fee Rates for the SafePal Fiat Gateway and Mastercard — SafePal Help Center.

What is the FX fee of SafePal Mastercard?

1% (Card payments settled in non-USD currencies). Source: Fee Rates for the SafePal Fiat Gateway and Mastercard — SafePal Help Center.

Is SafePal Mastercard a credit card?

No. It is a debit card; you spend your own balance.

Change history17 entries
  • Product status recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
  • Card type recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
  • Network recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
  • Card issuer / program manager recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
  • Monthly fee recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
  • Annual fee recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
  • FX fee recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
  • Top-up fee recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
  • Transfer fee recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
  • Other fees & markups recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
  • Credit line recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
  • Own IBAN / bank details recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
  • Account / spend currencies recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
  • Virtual card recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
  • Spend stablecoins recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
  • Blockchains recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved
  • Spending limit recorded · 22 October 2026 · auto-approved