Stealths Card vs Ready Card

Side-by-side comparison of 2 crypto debit cards

	Stealths Card 3.5/5 self_custodialboth	Ready Card 4.5/5 self_custodialmastercard
Rating
Overall	3.5/5	4.5/5
Fees
Monthly Fee	See card_tiers	—
Issuance Fee	No additional fees beyond card face value	See card_tiers
Rewards
Max Cashback	None	36%
Features
Apple Pay	Yes	No
Google Pay	Yes	Yes
Custody	self_custodial	self_custodial
KYC Required	No KYC	No KYC
Pros & Cons
Pros	Complete anonymity at purchase level with no KYC required by Stealths Fast delivery of most card products (minutes after payment) Accepts privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero Support for high-value transactions up to $30,000 via Single-Use VCC	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	Relatively high cost with ~7% effective markup on card values Most cards are non-reloadable with limited validity periods No physical card options available Limited customer support options	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