What is Based Card?
The Based Hype Card is a Visa prepaid debit card that lets users spend crypto and stablecoins (USDC, USDT, XSGD) directly from their custodial Based wallet. It auto-converts crypto to fiat at the point of sale,...
Based Card
Spend crypto anywhere — 70M+ merchants, 160+ countries
Status: Live
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Card Overview
Custody Type
custodial
Card Type
Debit Card
Material
Virtual & Plastic
KYC
Standard
The Based Hype Card is a Visa prepaid debit card that lets users spend crypto and stablecoins (USDC, USDT, XSGD) directly from their custodial Based wallet. It auto-converts crypto to fiat at the point of sale, supports 70M+ merchants in 160+ countries, and earns Based Gold points on spending and trading. Deposit via Solana, Arbitrum, Polygon, or Hyperliquid. Google Pay enabled; Apple Pay coming soon.
Pros
No top-up fees for USDT, USDC, and XSGD
Earn Based Gold points from spending and trading
Multi-blockchain deposit support (Solana, Arbitrum, Polygon, Hyperliquid)
Auto crypto-to-fiat conversion at point of sale, no manual off-ramp needed
Cons
$100 one-time registration fee (not free)
Custodial wallet, you don't hold your own keys
No cashback (points-based rewards only)
No IBAN/SWIFT support
Apple Pay not yet available (coming soon)
Rewards & Staking
Max Cashback
N/A (Points-based)
On eligible purchases
Reward Token
Based Gold
Paid out in Based Gold
Staking APY
N/A
On staked assets
Reward specifics
Boost Multiplier N/A
Monthly Cap N/A
Payout Frequency N/A
Welcome Bonus N/A
Referral Bonus N/A
Bonus APR N/A
Bonus Token N/A
Staking & Requirements
Required Token N/A
Min Stake Amount N/A
Fiat Value Req N/A
Lock-up Period N/A
Downgrade Penalty N/A
Supported Assets
Chains
Tokens
Card Options
Virtual Card: Instant digital issuanceVirtual Card
Issuance Free
Replacement N/A
Physical Card
Material Plastic
Issuance Free
Shipping Free
Replacement N/A
Lifestyle & Perks
Not Offered
Airport Lounge
Not Offered
Crypto Events Shuttle
Not Offered
Airport Transfers
Not Offered
Priority Boarding
Not Offered
Esim
Not Offered
Concierge Services
Not Offered
Golf Access
Not Offered
Fitness Membership
Not Offered
Exclusive Club
Not Offered
Exclusive Merch
Not Offered
Nft Drops
Not Offered
Crypto Token Deals
Fees & Limits
Fee Schedule
Fee Structure 100 USD One-time
FX Fee 1%
ATM Withdrawal N/A
ATM (Domestic) N/A
ATM (Intl) N/A
Fee After Limit N/A
Inactivity Fee None
Top Up Fee Free
Liquidation Fee Free
Custody Fee N/A
Usage Limits & requirements
Daily Spend Limit N/A
Monthly Spend Limit $90,000/month
ATM Withdrawal Limit N/A
Free ATM Limit N/A
Max Balance N/A
Min Balance N/A
Top Up Limits N/A
Technical Features
Integrations
Contactless
Security
2FA Support
Biometric Auth
Card Freeze
Transaction Notifications
Dynamic CVV
Merchant Blocking
App & Usability
Spending Analytics
PIN Change in App
Spending Limits Control
Subscription Management
Budgeting Tools
Smartwatch Support
Recuring Payment Control
Dispute Filing
Receipt Capture
Split Bill
ATM Locator
Advanced & Global
Multi-currency Wallet
Crypto Auto-convert
Round-up Savings
QR Payments
Offline Mode
Carbon Tracking
Instant Card Details
Crypto Capabilities
Yield on Collateral
On-Chain History
Governance Rights
Credit Scoring
Banking & On-Ramp
Banking Features
Virtual Bank Account No
Account Type N/A
Direct Deposit No
Bill Pay No
Instant Issuance No
Self Custody No
Dual Mode (Switch) No
Funding & Withdrawals
On Ramp
AvailableFunding Options
On-Ramp Fees
0
Off Ramp
Not AvailableOperations & Support
Support Channels
Support Tier standard
Support Type Email
Hours 24/7
Dedicated Manager No
Response SLA <24 hours
Geographic Availability
KYC Requirements
StandardEmail ID
Required
Phone Number
Required
Government ID
Required
Home Address
Required
Bank Statements
Not Required
Supported Countries of Residence
Available
Not available
125
countries
View country list (125 countries)
AndorraAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBelgiumBelizeBeninBoliviaBrazilBruneiBulgariaCabo VerdeCanadaChadChileColombiaComorosCongoCosta RicaCroatiaCyprusCzechia (Czech Republic)DenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEstoniaEswatiniEuropean UnionFijiFinlandFranceGabonGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGuatemalaGuyanaHoly SeeHondurasHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIrelandIsraelItalyIvory CoastJapanKazakhstanKiribatiKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLesothoLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritaniaMauritiusMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroNamibiaNauruNetherlandsNew ZealandNorwayOmanPalauPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalRomaniaRwandaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSerbiaSierra LeoneSlovakiaSouth KoreaSpainSri LankaSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanTajikistanThailandTunisiaTurkmenistanTuvaluUAEUnited KingdomUruguayUzbekistanZambia
Countries where cardholders can reside to be eligible for this card
Serviceable Coverage Countries
Available
Not available
188
countries
View country list (188 countries)
AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelgiumBelizeBeninBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaColombiaComorosCongoCosta RicaCroatiaCyprusCzechia (Czech Republic)Democratic Republic of the CongoDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaEuropean UnionFijiFinlandFranceGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGrenadaGuatemalaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHoly SeeHondurasHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIraqIrelandIsraelItalyIvory CoastJamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritaniaMauritiusMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNorth MacedoniaNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine StatePanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalQatarRomaniaRwandaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSurinameSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTogoTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTuvaluUAEUgandaUkraineUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVietnamYemenZambiaZimbabwe
Countries where the card can be used for transactions
Excluded Regions
Regions where this card is not available
AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBhutanBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCentral African RepublicChinaCubaDemocratic Republic of the CongoEcuadorEritreaEthiopiaGambiaGrenadaGuineaGuinea-BissauHaitiIranIraqJamaicaJordanKenyaKosovoLebanonLiberiaLibyaMadagascarMaliMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNepalNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNorth KoreaNorth MacedoniaPakistanQatarRussian FederationSenegalSeychellesSingaporeSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth SudanSudanSurinameSyriaTanzaniaTogoTongaTrinidad And TobagoTurkeyTurks and Caicos IslandsUgandaUkraineVanuatuVenezuelaVietnamWestern SaharaYemenZimbabwe
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Frequently asked questions about Based Card
Direct answers to the questions people ask most before they compare or apply for this card.
What rewards does Based Card offer?
Based Card offers up to N/A (Points-based) cashback, rewards are paid in Based Gold.
What fees does Based Card charge?
Key charges include fee model: 100 USD One-time, FX fee: 1%.
Where is Based Card available?
Based Card is available in Afghanistan, Albania, and Algeria, plus 185 more markets, current status: Live, excluded markets include Afghanistan, Albania, and Algeria.
Which assets can you spend with Based Card?
Based Card supports USDT, USDC, and XSGD for spending, supported chains include Solana, Arbitrum, Polygon, and Hyperliquid.
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