Introducing MetaMask Card pilot launch

MetaMask, Mastercard, and Baanx (Crypto Life) have launched MetaMask Card pilot, letting you make everyday purchases with your crypto anywhere Mastercard is accepted. MetaMask Card functions like a crypto debit card, so you can spend directly from your MetaMask wallet.

MetaMask Card pilot is currently available in the EU, UK, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. To get started, head to MetaMask Portfolio and click on the Card tab. Eligible users will be redirected to the Crypto Life platform to set up their account and card.

“MetaMask Card pilot gives people more freedom to spend crypto,” says Lorenzo Santos, Senior Product Manager at Consensys. “MetaMask Card represents a major step to removing the friction that has traditionally existed between the blockchain and real-world commerce. This is a paradigm shift that offers the best of both worlds.”

Chief Commercial Officer at Baanx, Simon Jones shares, "we are so delighted to partner with web3’s leading wallet, MetaMask, to power the financial revolution by enabling users to be their own bank.”

Accelerating crypto adoption by removing barriers to spending

In the past, off-ramping crypto to cash was clunky, and required many steps. This tedious process hindered mainstream adoption of crypto as a practical, real-world payment method. MetaMask Card removes the need to transfer your funds to a centralized exchange or a bank in order to spend your crypto. This not only paves the way for increased adoption, it also aligns with the MetaMask vision of empowering people with self-custody.

Most traditional crypto cards operate similarly to prepaid cards, where you need to transfer funds to a third party before spending them. MetaMask Card is because it functions like a debit card. This means card holders can directly use the crypto in their MetaMask wallet for everyday purchases, and maintain control over their funds until the exact moment of payment. MetaMask Card utilizes Mastercard's global merchant network, combined with the security of MetaMask and the efficiency of Linea secured by the Ethereum network. This trio brings a swift, cost-effective, and secure spending experience, whether online or for in store purchases.

Global expansion of MetaMask Card

Get your MetaMask Card today, and begin using it immediately via digital wallet integrations with Apple Pay or Google Pay. Note: Eligible currencies include USDC, USDT, and WETH on Linea network. If you're outside of the EU, UK, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia — you're not forgotten. MetaMask Card pilot is rolling out globally over the coming months. Join our waitlist to stay in the loop, and find out when MetaMask Card will be available where you are.

Need extra help? We got you. Check out our MetaMask Card Support Guide for more details.