Comparison
BitPay Card vs. Blackcatcard: fees, limits & KYC
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blackcatcard.com30 Oct 2026
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In short
- Blackcatcard has the lowest foreign currency fee (0.35 %).
- BitPay Card ask for the least (ID document).
- BitPay Card has the higher score (65.17).
| Attribute |
BitPay CardBitPay
Requires KYC
Private
Virtual
Physical
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BlackcatcardBlackcatcard
Requires KYC
Private & business
Virtual
Physical
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|---|---|---|
| Score | good | average |
| CostsWeight 25 % | 80 | 82 |
| KYC and privacyWeight 20 % | 35 | 18 |
| FeaturesWeight 15 % | 90 | 83 |
| AvailabilityWeight 10 % | 17 | not scored |
| RewardsWeight 10 % | 100 | 34 |
| TrustWeight 10 % | 80 | 78 |
| CommunityWeight 10 % | not scored | not scored |
| KYC | KYC: ID document | KYC: ID + proof of address |
| Limits (entry level) |
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| Basics | ||
| Card form (differs) |
prepaid
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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2. Your Card. The Card is a prepaid card.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
unknown |
| Card types |
virtual, physical
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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You may request, be issued, and/or use a physical plastic card (a "Physical Card") or a virtual representation of the card (a "Virtual Card").Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
virtual, physical
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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Get access to your virtual Blackcatcard instantly, while waiting a couple of days for your plastic Blackcatcard to arriveChecked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Card network |
Mastercard
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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Mastercard® that has been issued to you by Metropolitan Commercial Bank (Member FDIC) pursuant to a license from Mastercard International.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Mastercard
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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Free maintenance For 1 IBAN account with 1 Blackcatcard MastercardChecked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Custody (differs) | unknown |
custodial
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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All Linked Wallets and the assets therein are entirely held, managed, and safeguarded by MANERIO Sp. z o.o., not us. We provides only a technical connection and consolidated display within the APP.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Funding model |
fiat balance
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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The Card allows you to access funds loaded to your Card Account by you or on your behalf.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
fiat balance
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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"Available Balance" means the portion of funds in your Wallet that is fully available for use at a given moment. It represents the amount of money that has been successfully cleared, settled, and is n...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Card currencies (differs) |
USD
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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If you effect a transaction with your Prepaid Mastercard in a currency other than US Dollars, Mastercard will convert the charge into a US Dollar amount.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
EUR
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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Currency EuroChecked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Usage (differs) |
personal
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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You must be 18 years old to qualify as a Cardholder.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
personal, business
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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Open an account as an individual and set up your corporate account via your online account access to get the corporate featuresChecked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Issuer / BIN sponsor (differs) |
Metropolitan Commercial Bank
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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Mastercard® that has been issued to you by Metropolitan Commercial Bank (Member FDIC) pursuant to a license from Mastercard International.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Papaya Ltd
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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Blackcatcard is issued by Papaya Ltd. Papaya Ltd. is an Electronic Money Institution authorised and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). Registration number C55146.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Limits depend on (differs) | unknown |
user setting
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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The Wallet Holder may adjust daily or per-transaction limits for Card Payments and SEPA transfers through the APP, within the plafond defined by us.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Cards per account (differs) |
1
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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number of Cards per Card Account is limited to 1.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
unknown |
| Availability | ||
| Available in | unknown | unknown |
| Crypto | ||
| Supported assets (differs) |
BTC, ETH, USDC, DOGE, LTC, DAI, BCH, MATIC, SHIB, WBTC, APE, USDP
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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In addition to Polygon (MATIC), BitPay supports the following cryptocurrencies: - Bitcoin (BTC) - Bitcoin Cash (BCH) - Ethereum (ETH) - Litecoin (LTC) - Dogecoin (DOGE) - Shiba Inu (SHIB) - ApeCoin (...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? + 3 moreBTCETHUSDCDOGELTCDAIBCHMATICSHIBWBTCAPEUSDPGUSDBUSDEUROC |
BTC, ETH, USDC
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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The following digital assets are currently supported by MANERIO Sp. z o.o. within the Linked Wallet environment: - Bitcoin (BTC) - Ethereum (ETH) - USD Coin (USDC) – TRC-20 (Tron network) - USD Coin...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Number of supported assets | unknown | unknown |
| Top-up networks (differs) | unknown |
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tron
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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USD Coin (USDC) – TRC-20 (Tron network) - USD Coin (USDC) – ERC-20 (Ethereum network)Checked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Fiat top-up (differs) | unknown |
Yes
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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Account replenishment Incoming SEPA transfers Free With no limits on the amountChecked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Payments | ||
| Mobile wallets (differs) |
Apple Pay
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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Users can add the BitPay crypto debit card to Apple Pay and make purchases wherever Apple Pay is accepted globally.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Apple Pay
Google Pay
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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Digital Wallet Transactions (Apple Pay, Google Pay) i. Adding a Card to a digital wallet generates a tokenised credential through Mastercard's Digital Enablement Service (MDES) under EMV tokenisation...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| ATM withdrawals |
Yes
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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With a PIN, you may use your Card to (i) obtain cash or check your balance at any Automated Teller Machine ("ATM") that bears the Mastercard®Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Yes
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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Cash withdrawal at ATMs in the EU Free Up to € 200 per monthChecked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Contactless |
Yes
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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Apple Pay is not only available for in-app purchases, but contactless purchases in store and online using your iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Yes
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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Where all applicable authentication procedures were duly completed — including contactless limits, PIN verification, or signature acceptance — we shall bear no liability for subsequent unauthorised us...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Fees | ||
| Virtual card issuance (differs) |
0.00 USD
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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Virtual Card purchase fee $0.00 We do not charge a fee for this serviceChecked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
unknown |
| Physical card issuance (differs) |
0.00 USD
bitpay.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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Physical Card purchase fee $0.00 We do not charge a fee for this serviceChecked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
0.00 EUR
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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Card issue Free Issue of the first card linked to the IBAN accountChecked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Free cards | unknown | unknown |
| Shipping | unknown | unknown |
| Monthly fee (differs) |
0.00 USD
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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Monthly fee $0.00 We do not charge a fee for this serviceChecked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
0.00 EUR
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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Account maintenance fee Free If you have one payment card or an account onlyChecked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Annual fee (differs) | unknown |
not applicable
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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Account maintenance fee Free If you have one payment card or an account onlyChecked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Add this value? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Top-up fee (differs) |
free
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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BitPay loads and reloads $0.00 We do not charge a fee for this serviceChecked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
unknown |
| Crypto deposit fee | unknown | unknown |
| Crypto conversion fee | unknown | unknown |
| Foreign currency fee (differs) |
3 %
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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POS signature purchase We charge 3% when currency conversion is $0.00 (int'l) performedChecked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
0.35 %
s3.blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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s3.blackcatcard.com
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FX Mark-up 0.35%Checked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| FX free allowance | unknown | unknown |
| Minimum FX fee | unknown | unknown |
| ATM fee | unknown | unknown |
| Transaction fee |
free
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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POS PIN debit purchase $0.00 We do not charge a fee for this service POS signature purchase $0.00 We do not charge a fee for this serviceChecked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
free
s3.blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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s3.blackcatcard.com
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Card purchases 0 EURChecked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Cross-border fee | unknown | unknown |
| Withdrawal fee | unknown | unknown |
| Activation fee (differs) |
0.00 USD
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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Card activation fee $0.00 We do not charge a fee for this serviceChecked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
unknown |
| Minimum top-up | unknown | unknown |
| Declined payment fee (differs) |
0.00 USD
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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POS PIN purchase $0.00 We do not charge a fee for this service (declined) POS SIG purchase $0.00 We do not charge a fee for this service (declined)Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
unknown |
| Refund fee | unknown | unknown |
| Inactivity fee (differs) |
5.00 USD
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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Assessed each month after 90 days of no Dormancy $5.00 transactionChecked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
15.00 EUR
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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Dormancy fee € 15 per month Starting from the 7th month of inactivityChecked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Minimum monthly spend | unknown | unknown |
| Inactivity rule (differs) |
Dormancy fee assessed each month after 90 days of no transaction.
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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Assessed each month after 90 days of no Dormancy $5.00 transactionChecked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
unknown |
| Card replacement (differs) | unknown |
7.00 EUR (0 EUR when the card has expired)
s3.blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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s3.blackcatcard.com
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Reissue of the card (if it has 0 EUR expired) Reissue of the card (per 7 EUR customer request)Checked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Rewards | ||
| Cashback (differs) |
only in the app
bitpay.com checked 29 Oct 2026
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bitpay.com
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Each merchant is different, and the percentage you earn will be shown next to the offer and in the offer details.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Add this value? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
0.5–5 %
blackcatcard.com checked 30 Oct 2026
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blackcatcard.com
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5% cashback at Google Play Market Applicable for all purchases made at the market. The minimum monthly payout is €0.10Checked Verified Check overdue · last 30 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 30 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Referral bonus (invited friend) | unknown | unknown |
| Referral bonus (you) | unknown | unknown |
| Welcome bonus | unknown | unknown |
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