Gemini Credit Card Review (2026)

The Gemini Credit Card earns 1-4% cashback on a Mastercard credit card with no annual fee, available in US Only.

Reviewed by Card Pilled Editorial · Last verified 2026-09-25

Key Facts

Cashback
1-4%
Annual Fee
$0
Region
US Only
Type
Credit
Network
Mastercard
KYC
full
Mobile Pay
Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay

Overview

Gemini is an American cryptocurrency exchange and custodian founded in 2014 by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss and headquartered in New York City. The company operates as a New York limited-purpose trust company under a charter granted by the New York Department of Financial Services in 2015.

The Gemini Credit Card is a crypto credit card offered by Gemini, available in US Only. It offers 1-4% cashback across 4 reward tiers, giving users the ability to earn higher rates as they increase their commitment. There is no annual fee to hold this card.

Best suited for spenders who want a true credit line rather than a pre-funded crypto debit card. It runs on the Mastercard network and requires full identity verification.

Cashback Tiers

Gemini Credit Card cashback tiers and requirements
TierRateRequirement
All Other1%All other purchases
Groceries2%All grocery purchases
Dining3%All dining purchases
Transit/Gas/EV4%First $300/mo in category

Pros

Cons

Fees & Costs

FX Fee
0%

Cost & Returns

On $500/mo spend, the estimated monthly cost breakdown for Gemini Credit Card is: gas $0.00, conversion spread $0.00, flat/FX fees $0.00, and amortised card/tier fee $0.00, for a total drag of 0% of spend. After $5.00/mo cashback that nets a gain of about $5.00/mo ($60.00/yr). Gemini Credit Card 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.

Note: Category-based: 4% transit/gas (first $300/mo), 3% dining, 2% groceries, 1% everything else. Welcome bonus paused Jan 31, 2026 and still paused as of Aug 2026 per Gemini's intro promo terms, which carry no reinstatement notice. Reward-token editions share the same tier structure: Bitcoin, XRP Edition (launched Aug 25, 2025), Solana Edition (launched Oct 20, 2025), Zcash Edition (launched Jan 27, 2026). Cardholders can switch reward token anytime among 50+ cryptos. Cardholders who select Solana as their reward token can opt into auto-staking of those rewards, advertised at up to 6.12% APR on Gemini's Solana card page (the 6.77% figure cited at the Oct 2025 launch is no longer the advertised rate). Auto-staking is opt-in rather than automatic and is open to any cardholder earning SOL, not only Solana Edition holders; staking is unavailable in NY and Gemini states staking APRs are subject to change and rewards are not guaranteed.

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FAQ

What is the Gemini Credit Card?

The Gemini Credit Card is a crypto credit card offered by Gemini. It is available in US Only and allows users to spend cryptocurrency at merchants worldwide.

How much cashback does the Gemini Credit Card offer?

The Gemini Credit Card offers 1-4% cashback. There are 4 tiers: All Other (1%), Groceries (2%), Dining (3%), Transit/Gas/EV (4%).

What are the fees for the Gemini Credit Card?

The Gemini Credit Card has an annual fee of $0. Additional fees: FX fee: 0%.

Does the Gemini Credit Card require KYC?

Yes. The Gemini Credit Card requires full identity verification (KYC): expect to submit a government-issued ID, and often proof of address, before the card is issued.

Which countries is the Gemini Credit Card available in?

The Gemini Credit Card is available in US Only.

Is the Gemini Credit Card a credit or debit card?

The Gemini Credit Card is a true credit card, meaning you can make purchases on credit rather than needing to pre-fund the card with cryptocurrency.

Does the Gemini Credit Card support Apple Pay or Google Pay?

Yes, the Gemini Credit Card supports Apple Pay and Google Pay and Samsung Pay for contactless payments.

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