The Coinbase One (Amex) earns 2-4% BTC cashback on an Amex credit card with a $49.99-$2,999.99/yr fee, available in US (NOT NY/HI).
Coinbase is a US-based cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam. It became the first major crypto company to go public via direct listing on Nasdaq (ticker: COIN) in April 2021. With over 100 million verified users globally, it remains one of the most regulated and institutionally-trusted on-ramps in the industry.
The Coinbase One (Amex) is a crypto credit card offered by Coinbase, available in US (NOT NY/HI). It offers 2-4% BTC cashback across 4 reward tiers, giving users the ability to earn higher rates as they increase their commitment. The annual fee starts at $49.99-$2,999.99/yr.
Best suited for spenders who want a true credit line rather than a pre-funded crypto debit card. It runs on the Amex network and requires full identity verification.
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On $500/mo spend, the estimated monthly cost breakdown for Coinbase One (Amex) is: gas $0.00, conversion spread $0.00, flat/FX fees $0.00, and amortised card/tier fee $4.17, for a total drag of 0.8% of spend. After $10.00/mo cashback that nets a gain of about $5.83/mo ($69.96/yr). Coinbase One (Amex) tops up from a centralized balance, so there is no on-chain gas cost regardless of how often you reload. Figures are conservative estimates and vary with conditions.
| Tier | Rate | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 2% | All cardholders (under $10K assets) |
| Tier 2 | 2.5% | $10K+ assets on Coinbase |
| Tier 3 | 3% | $50K+ assets on Coinbase |
| Tier 4 | 4% | $200K+ assets on Coinbase |
Note: NOT available in NY/HI. Requires Coinbase One membership ($4.99/mo or $49.99/yr for base; up to $299.99/mo or $2,999.99/yr). Enhanced rates (Tiers 2-4) capped at first $10K/mo spend, then reverts to 2%. No foreign transaction fee. Issued by First Electronic Bank.
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The Coinbase One (Amex) is a crypto credit card offered by Coinbase. It is available in US (NOT NY/HI) and allows users to spend cryptocurrency at merchants worldwide.
The Coinbase One (Amex) offers 2-4% BTC cashback. There are 4 tiers: Tier 1 (2%), Tier 2 (2.5%), Tier 3 (3%), Tier 4 (4%).
The Coinbase One (Amex) has an annual fee of $49.99-$2,999.99/yr. Additional fees: Conversion fee: N/A (credit card); FX fee: 0%.
The Coinbase One (Amex) is available in US (NOT NY/HI). Its availability status is "US".
The Coinbase One (Amex) is a true credit card, meaning you can make purchases on credit rather than needing to pre-fund the card with cryptocurrency.
Yes, the Coinbase One (Amex) supports Apple Pay and Google Pay and Samsung Pay for contactless payments.
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