CEX.io Card vs Ready Card

Side-by-side comparison of 2 crypto debit cards

	CEX.io Card 2.5/5 self_custodialmastercard	Ready Card 4.5/5 self_custodialmastercard
Rating
Overall	2.5/5	4.5/5
Fees
Monthly Fee	€0.00	—
Issuance Fee	€0.00	See card_tiers
Rewards
Max Cashback	Promotional/variable - random cryptocurrency rewards on qualifying purchases	36%
Features
Apple Pay	Yes	No
Google Pay	Yes	Yes
Custody	self_custodial	self_custodial
KYC Required	No KYC	No KYC
Pros & Cons
Pros	Zero issuance and maintenance fees No staking requirements to access the card Support for 100+ cryptocurrencies Customizable payment priority for linked wallets	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	Virtual card only - no physical card option Promotional cashback rewards rather than fixed cashback rates Limited to EEA countries only Relatively modest spending limits	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