Bitwala Card Review (2026)

by Bitwala · Updated 2026-02-25

Key Facts

Cashback

0%

Annual Fee

1% trading

Region

EEA (29 countries)

Type

Debit

Network

Visa

KYC

full

Overview

The Bitwala Card is a crypto debit card offered by Bitwala, available in EEA (29 countries). The annual fee starts at 1% trading. As a non-custodial option, you maintain control of your private keys while spending. It runs on the Visa network and requires full identity verification.

Pros

• Self-custody - you control your private keys

Cons

• No cashback rewards on purchases
• Limited to European Economic Area and/or UK

Note: Relaunched 2023 after Nuri insolvency (Aug 2022).

FAQ

What is the Bitwala Card?

The Bitwala Card is a crypto debit card offered by Bitwala. It is available in EEA (29 countries) and allows users to spend cryptocurrency at merchants worldwide.

What are the fees for the Bitwala Card?

The Bitwala Card has an annual fee of 1% trading.

Where is the Bitwala Card available?

The Bitwala Card is available in EEA (29 countries). Its availability status is "EEA".

Is the Bitwala Card a credit or debit card?

The Bitwala Card is a debit card. You need to load cryptocurrency onto the card before making purchases.

Is the Bitwala Card a non-custodial card?

Yes, the Bitwala Card is a non-custodial (self-custody) card. This means you retain control of your private keys and your crypto is not held by a third party. Funds are only converted at the point of sale, reducing counterparty risk compared to custodial alternatives.

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