BasedApp Card vs Ready Card

Side-by-side comparison of 2 crypto debit cards

	BasedApp Card 3.0/5 self_custodialvisa	Ready Card 4.5/5 self_custodialmastercard
Rating
Overall	3.0/5	4.5/5
Fees
Monthly Fee	—	—
Issuance Fee	See card_tiers	See card_tiers
Rewards
Max Cashback	480.31%	36%
Features
Apple Pay	No	No
Google Pay	Yes	Yes
Custody	self_custodial	self_custodial
KYC Required	No KYC	No KYC
Pros & Cons
Pros	No staking requirements for card access, unlike many competitors that require native token staking Gasless deposits eliminate blockchain transaction fees for users Multi-network support (Solana, Arbitrum, Polygon, Hyperliquid) provides flexibility Integration with Hyperliquid trading creates a seamless ecosystem for trading and spending	True self-custody model maintains crypto ownership principles Competitive cashback with boost opportunities up to 6% No hidden fees or exchange rate markups Global usage through Mastercard network
Cons	Singapore card services discontinued (November 2025) - no longer available for Singapore residents Legacy Standard Card was limited to only three countries before discontinuation No ATM withdrawal functionality on any tier Withdrawal functionality remains limited (not currently enabled)	120 USDC annual fee for Metal card Currently only supports USDC/USDC.e for spending Ordering limited to UK and EEA residents Cashback rewards capped at $150 monthly