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MetaMask Rolls Out Self-Custody Mastercard Debit Card Nationwide in the U.S.

The card keeps crypto in users’ wallets until purchase using Mastercard-backed rails.

Overview

  • Users can spend directly from their MetaMask wallets wherever Mastercard is accepted, with Apple Pay and Google Pay support.
  • Cross River Bank issues the card and Monavate provides operational technology alongside Mastercard’s network.
  • Standard users earn up to 1% back in mUSD, while the $199-per-year Metal Card offers up to 3% cashback on the first $10,000 spent.
  • Unspent balances can earn yield through DeFi integrations, including Aave, and participation requires ID verification and compliance checks.
  • Coverage includes New York after prior pilots in the EU, UK, and U.S., with reports differing on state count as some note Vermont remains excluded.