Verdict
- Bleap scores higher overall (8.3 vs 6.0 out of 10).
- Bleap is clearly stronger on: Cashback & rewards, FX & international, Custody & security, Limits & ATM.
- For 1,500 EUR/month of spend, Bleap comes out about 316 EUR a year ahead on base-tier terms.
Bleap is a good fit for
- People who want to keep control of their keys
- Stablecoin holders
- Frequent travellers
Stronger on: Cashback & rewards, FX & international, Custody & security, Limits & ATM
Curve Pay is a good fit for
- No specific audience can be derived from the published data yet.
Score by criterion
| Criterion | Bleap | Curve Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 100 | 100 |
| Cashback & rewards | 56 | 3 |
| Availability | 100 | 100 |
| FX & international | 100 | 0 |
| Product features | 70 | 70 |
| Custody & security | 95 | 75 |
| Credit & financing | 30 | – |
| Limits & ATM | 100 | 60 |
| Transparency | 86 | 86 |
| Best for Cashback | 7.5 | 4.1 |
| Best for Travel | 9.2 | 4.6 |
| Best for Self-Custody | 8.7 | n/a |
| Best for DeFi Users | 7.5 | n/a |
| Best for Stablecoins | 8.6 | n/a |
| Best for High Spenders | 7.3 | 3.5 |
| Best for Low Fees | 9.8 | 6.7 |
| Best for Beginners | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Best E-Money Card | n/a | 6.4 |
Product
Product status
ActiveShow source
Product status: Active
Source: MetaMask Card vs Bleap (2026): Fees, Cashback, Limits & Features Compared
Official announcement (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
ActiveShow source
Product status: Active
Source: Fees – Curve Help Centre
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Card type
Debit cardShow source
Card type: Debit card
Source states (paraphrased): Self-custodial debit cards like Bleap add full control of funds.
Source: Best Crypto Debit Cards in 2026
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
Network
MastercardShow source
Network: Mastercard
Source: MetaMask Card vs Bleap (2026): Fees, Cashback, Limits & Features Compared
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
MastercardShow source
Network: Mastercard
Source states (paraphrased): Fees charged on top of the Mastercard rate.
Source: Fees – Curve Help Centre
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
Custody model
Self-custodyShow source
Custody model: Self-custody
Source states (paraphrased): Described as a self-custodial Mastercard.
Source: MetaMask Card vs Bleap (2026): Fees, Cashback, Limits & Features Compared
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Custodial*Show source
Custody model: Custodial
The provider holds the funds
Source states (paraphrased): Owner research: custodial
Source: https://www.curve.com/
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
The provider holds the funds
Card issuer / program manager
Unlimit EU Ltd (programme: Bleap Finance Sp. z o.o.)Show source
Card issuer / program manager: Unlimit EU Ltd (programme: Bleap Finance Sp. z o.o.)
Source states (paraphrased): Cards and e-money services are provided and issued by Unlimit EU Ltd
Source: Bleap Cardholder Terms (EEA)
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Curve UK Limited (UK); Curve Europe UAB (EEA)Show source
Card issuer / program manager: Curve UK Limited (UK); Curve Europe UAB (EEA)
Source states (paraphrased): The Curve Card and the e-money related to cards issued in the EEA is issued by Curve Europe UAB
Source: Curve Cashback & Rewards
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Tiers / plans
Curve Pay · Curve Pay X · Curve Pay Pro · Curve Pay Pro+Show source
Tiers / plans: Curve Pay · Curve Pay X · Curve Pay Pro · Curve Pay Pro+
Source states (paraphrased): Plans Curve Pay Curve Pay X Curve Pay Pro Curve Pay Pro+
Source: Curve Cashback & Rewards
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Fees
Annual fee
Free*Show source
Annual fee: Free
From the comparison table
Source states (paraphrased): | Bleap | Up to 20% (USDC) | €0 | 0%
Source: Best Crypto Debit Cards in 2026
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
From the comparison table
Monthly fee
FreeShow source
Monthly fee: Free
Source states (paraphrased): No subscription, no card issuance fee.
Source: MetaMask Card vs Bleap (2026): Fees, Cashback, Limits & Features Compared
Official announcement (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Free*Show source
Monthly fee: Free
Curve Pay (free plan)
Source: What Curve Pay subscription plans are available?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Curve Pay (free plan)
Physical card fee
FreeShow source
Physical card fee: Free
Source: MetaMask Card vs Bleap (2026): Fees, Cashback, Limits & Features Compared
Official announcement (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 50%
FX fee
0%Show source
FX fee: 0%
Source states (paraphrased): 0% FX fee on every purchase.
Source: MetaMask Card vs Bleap (2026): Fees, Cashback, Limits & Features Compared
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
2.99%*Show source
FX fee: 2.99%
Free plan above £250/month fee-free FX; paid plans £3,333–£100,000 fee-free
Source: Fees – Curve Help Centre
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Free plan above £250/month fee-free FX; paid plans £3,333–£100,000 fee-free
ATM fee
Free*Show source
ATM fee: Free
Free ATM withdrawals worldwide up to EUR 400 per month (cap per FAQ); ATM operator surcharges may apply
Source states (paraphrased): Free withdrawals worldwide. Use ATMs at home or abroad without any fees.
Source: Free Crypto Card: 20% Cashback, No FX Fees, Non-Custodial
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
Free ATM withdrawals worldwide up to EUR 400 per month (cap per FAQ); ATM operator surcharges may apply
2% (min. £2)*Show source
ATM fee: 2% (min. £2)
No free allowance on the free plan; X £300, Pro £500, Pro+ £1,000 per month
Source: Fees – Curve Help Centre
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
No free allowance on the free plan; X £300, Pro £500, Pro+ £1,000 per month
Free ATM allowance
€400/month*Show source
Free ATM allowance: €400/month
Per month; page says the limit is increasing soon
Source states (paraphrased): Bleap offers free ATM withdrawals up to €400 per month, with the limit increasing soon.
Source: Best Crypto Debit Cards in 2026
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Per month; page says the limit is increasing soon
Other fees & markups
+1.5% on weekend FX spending (free plan) · 1.5% per transaction on commercial cards · 2.9% when funding through an international payment card above the allowanceShow source
Other fees & markups: +1.5% on weekend FX spending (free plan) · 1.5% per transaction on commercial cards · 2.9% when funding through an international payment card above the allowance
Source: Fees – Curve Help Centre
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Cashback & rewards
Base cashback
1%*Show source
Base cashback: 1%
Default rate on all eligible purchases; higher category/merchant rates apply
Source states (paraphrased): Default Cashback | ALL | 1%
Source: Cashback Terms and Conditions
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Default rate on all eligible purchases; higher category/merchant rates apply
0%*Show source
Base cashback: 0%
Free plan
Source: What Curve Pay subscription plans are available?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Free plan
Max cashback
20%*Show source
Max cashback: 20%
Up to; eligible purchases only — conditions not specified
Source: Best Crypto Debit Cards in 2026
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
Up to; eligible purchases only — conditions not specified
1%*Show source
Max cashback: 1%
Paid plans: on non-European/non-UK currency spend (X) or selected retailers (Pro/Pro+, capped £25/£50 per month)
Source: Curve Cashback & Rewards
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
Paid plans: on non-European/non-UK currency spend (X) or selected retailers (Pro/Pro+, capped £25/£50 per month)
Cashback paid in
USDCShow source
Cashback paid in: USDC
Source: Best Crypto Debit Cards in 2026
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Curve CashShow source
Cashback paid in: Curve Cash
Source states (paraphrased): Cashback is stored on your Curve Cash card and can be used for future purchases.
Source: Curve Cashback & Rewards
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Cashback type
StablecoinShow source
Cashback type: Stablecoin
Source: Best Crypto Debit Cards in 2026
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
FiatShow source
Cashback type: Fiat
Source: Curve Cashback & Rewards
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 22 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Interest on balance
4%*Show source
Interest on balance: 4%
USD balances via Bleap savings feature, variable; homepage separately advertises up to 8% APY saving plans (plan/lock-up conditions not stated on fetched page)
Source states (paraphrased): Bleap offers a savings feature paying up to 4% APY on USD balances.
Source: https://www.bleap.finance
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
USD balances via Bleap savings feature, variable; homepage separately advertises up to 8% APY saving plans (plan/lock-up conditions not stated on fetched page)
Cashback-eligible spend cap
€3,000/month*Show source
Cashback-eligible spend cap: €3,000/month
Default 1% category: max eligible payment 3000€ per month and 500€ per transaction; category caps differ
Source states (paraphrased): Limit per month - 3000€ ($3600)
Source: Cashback Terms and Conditions
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
Default 1% category: max eligible payment 3000€ per month and 500€ per transaction; category caps differ
Cashback conditions
Earned only once an eligible transaction has settled · Earned automatically, no opt-in · Subject to fair usage caps on eligible payment amount per transaction/month/yearShow source
Cashback conditions: Earned only once an eligible transaction has settled · Earned automatically, no opt-in · Subject to fair usage caps on eligible payment amount per transaction/month/year
Source states (paraphrased): Cashback is earned only once an eligible transaction has settled
Source: Cashback Terms and Conditions
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
1% on non-European/non-UK currency spend requires a premium plan (X, Pro or Pro+) · Pro: 1% at 6 chosen retailers up to £25/month; Pro+: 12 retailers up to £50/month · Brand offers up to 20%, usually one-time and activated in app, UK only (coming soon to EEA)Show source
Cashback conditions: 1% on non-European/non-UK currency spend requires a premium plan (X, Pro or Pro+) · Pro: 1% at 6 chosen retailers up to £25/month; Pro+: 12 retailers up to £50/month · Brand offers up to 20%, usually one-time and activated in app, UK only (coming soon to EEA)
Source states (paraphrased): You need to be on any premium plan to benefit from this cashback (X, Pro or Pro+).
Source: Curve Cashback & Rewards
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Staking / holding required for top rewards
No*Show source
Staking / holding required for top rewards: No
No staking and no subscription required
Source states (paraphrased): Bleap requires no staking and no subscription to earn up to 20% cashback.
Source: Best Crypto Debit Cards in 2026
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
No staking and no subscription required
Reward exclusions
Money transfers · Financial services · Gambling · Tax payments · Gift cards and cash-like transactions · Utilities · Excluded MCCs (e.g. 6010, 6011, 4900, 5734, 7372)Show source
Reward exclusions: Money transfers · Financial services · Gambling · Tax payments · Gift cards and cash-like transactions · Utilities · Excluded MCCs (e.g. 6010, 6011, 4900, 5734, 7372)
Source states (paraphrased): Excluded transactions include, but are not limited to, money transfers, financial services, gambling, tax payments
Source: Cashback Terms and Conditions
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Credit & financing
Credit line
NoShow source
Credit line: No
Source states (paraphrased): The Card is not a credit facility.
Source: Bleap Cardholder Terms (EEA)
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Credit type
NoneShow source
Credit type: None
Source states (paraphrased): The Card is not a credit facility.
Source: Bleap Cardholder Terms (EEA)
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Spend own balance directly
YesShow source
Spend own balance directly: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): Card spending draws directly from your non-custodial Wallet via Direct Debit for settlement.
Source: Bleap Cardholder Terms (EEA)
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Availability
Available in
EEA, Switzerland*Show source
Available in: EEA, Switzerland
Card not issued to holders of certain nationalities (incl. US, Turkey, UAE) regardless of residence
Source states (paraphrased): currently the EEA and Switzerland, subject to exclusions and sanctions lists
Source: Bleap Cardholder Terms (EEA)
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Card not issued to holders of certain nationalities (incl. US, Turkey, UAE) regardless of residence
United Kingdom, EEAShow source
Available in: United Kingdom, EEA
Source states (paraphrased): Regulated across the UK and EEA
Source: Curve Cashback & Rewards
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 60%
Features
Apple Pay
YesShow source
Apple Pay: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): Most issuers, including Bleap, generate a virtual crypto card instantly in-app that you can add to Apple Pay or Google Pay
Source: Best Crypto Debit Cards in 2026
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
Yes*Show source
Apple Pay: Yes
Card can be added to Apple Pay for online payments; using Apple Pay for contactless may forfeit cashback and fee-free FX
Source states (paraphrased): You can connect Curve Pay to Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Source: One tap. Every card. (Curve Pay wallet)
Official product page (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Card can be added to Apple Pay for online payments; using Apple Pay for contactless may forfeit cashback and fee-free FX
Google Pay
YesShow source
Google Pay: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): Most issuers, including Bleap, generate a virtual crypto card instantly in-app that you can add to Apple Pay or Google Pay
Source: Best Crypto Debit Cards in 2026
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 80%
Yes*Show source
Google Pay: Yes
Card can be added to Google Pay; using Google Pay for contactless may forfeit cashback and fee-free FX
Source states (paraphrased): You can connect Curve Pay to Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Source: One tap. Every card. (Curve Pay wallet)
Official product page (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Card can be added to Google Pay; using Google Pay for contactless may forfeit cashback and fee-free FX
Physical card
Yes*Show source
Physical card: Yes
Ships separately
Source states (paraphrased): use online immediately, while your physical card ships separately.
Source: Best Crypto Debit Cards in 2026
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 75%
Ships separately
YesShow source
Physical card: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): we’ll send you a new card in the post right away!
Source: I need a new Curve card
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Virtual card
Yes*Show source
Virtual card: Yes
Issued instantly in-app
Source states (paraphrased): Most issuers, including Bleap, generate a virtual crypto card instantly in-app that you can add to Apple Pay or Google Pay
Source: Best Crypto Debit Cards in 2026
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Issued instantly in-app
ATM withdrawals
Yes*Show source
ATM withdrawals: Yes
Free up to €400 per month
Source states (paraphrased): free ATM withdrawals up to €400 per month
Source: Best Crypto Debit Cards in 2026
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 85%
Free up to €400 per month
Spend stablecoins
YesShow source
Spend stablecoins: Yes
Source: MetaMask Card vs Bleap (2026): Fees, Cashback, Limits & Features Compared
Official announcement (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Airport lounge access
No*Show source
Airport lounge access: No
Only Curve Pay Pro+ (paid plan); free Curve Pay does not list it
Source states (paraphrased): Airport lounge access
Source: https://www.curve.com/plans
Official product page (tier 1)
Checked by editor · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 95%
Only Curve Pay Pro+ (paid plan); free Curve Pay does not list it
Blockchains
Solana · Arbitrum*Show source
Blockchains: Solana · Arbitrum
Supported networks 'including' these (list not exhaustive)
Source states (paraphrased): supporting spending across networks including Solana and Arbitrum
Source: Best Crypto Debit Cards in 2026
Official announcement (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 75%
Supported networks 'including' these (list not exhaustive)
Security & custody
Regulation / licences
Issuer Unlimit EU Ltd: electronic money institution licensed by the Central Bank of CyprusShow source
Regulation / licences: Issuer Unlimit EU Ltd: electronic money institution licensed by the Central Bank of Cyprus
Source states (paraphrased): licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Cyprus as an Electronic Money Institution
Source: Bleap Cardholder Terms (EEA)
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Curve UK Limited: FCA-authorised e-money issuer (FRN 900926) · Curve Europe UAB: electronic money institution licence No. 73, Bank of LithuaniaShow source
Regulation / licences: Curve UK Limited: FCA-authorised e-money issuer (FRN 900926) · Curve Europe UAB: electronic money institution licence No. 73, Bank of Lithuania
Source states (paraphrased): authorised in Lithuania by the Bank of Lithuania (electronic money institution license No. 73 issued on 22 of October, 2020)
Source: One tap. Every card. (Curve Pay wallet)
Official product page (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 24 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 90%
Deposit protection
No*Show source
Deposit protection: No
Stated for UK customers and for funds on the Curve Cash card
Source states (paraphrased): FSCS protection does not apply to the funds held on your Curve Cash card
Source: Curve Cashback & Rewards
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Extracted from source by research agent · retrieved 23 October 2026 · verified today (Fresh) · confidence 60%
Stated for UK customers and for funds on the Curve Cash card
Annual cost at 1,500 EUR/month
Bleap
- Annual & monthly fees+0 EUR
- FX costs+0 EUR
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costs+0 EUR
- Cashback+180 EUR
- Net annual value180 EUR
Curve Pay
- Annual & monthly fees+0 EUR
- FX costs−108 EUR
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costs−29 EUR
- Cashback+0 EUR
- Net annual value-136 EUR
Assumes 300 EUR foreign spend and 100 EUR ATM per month, base tier only. Use your own numbers