Nexo Card Review (2026)

The Nexo Card earns 0.5-2% NEXO cashback on a Mastercard debit card with no annual fee, available in EEA/UK/Switzerland/Argentina.

Reviewed by Card Pilled Editorial · Last verified 2026-08-07

Key Facts

Cashback
0.5-2% NEXO
Annual Fee
$0
Region
EEA/UK/Switzerland/Argentina
Type
Debit
Network
Mastercard
KYC
full
Mobile Pay
Apple Pay, Google Pay

Overview

Nexo is a crypto financial services platform launched in 2018 by co-founders including Antoni Trenchev, Kosta Kantchev, and Kalin Metodiev, with its Swiss entity Nexo AG registered in Zug, Switzerland. In January 2023, Nexo agreed to pay a combined $45 million to the US SEC and state regulators over its unregistered Earn Interest Product, wound down most of its US offering, and announced a US re-entry through Bakkt in 2025. Nexo announced the acquisition of Argentine crypto platform Buenbit on December 11, 2025, adding a CNV-registered footprint and more than 1 million users, and established Buenos Aires as its Latin American headquarters.

The Nexo Card is a crypto debit card offered by Nexo, available in EEA/UK/Switzerland/Argentina. It offers 0.5-2% NEXO cashback across 4 reward tiers, with higher rates unlocked by staking NEXO. There is no annual fee to hold this card.

Best suited for NEXO holders willing to stake for higher rewards. It runs on the Mastercard network and requires full identity verification.

Cashback Tiers

Nexo Card cashback tiers and requirements
TierRateRequirement
Base0.5%<1% portfolio in NEXO
Silver0.7%1%+ portfolio in NEXO
Gold1%5%+ portfolio in NEXO
Platinum2%10%+ portfolio in NEXO

Pros

Cons

Fees & Costs

Conversion Fee
0.75% swap fee (Debit Mode); 0% Credit Mode
FX Fee
0.2% weekdays / 0.7% weekends (EEA/UK/CH); 2% weekdays / 2.5% weekends rest of world
ATM Withdrawal
Free up to EUR 200-2,000/mo by tier, then 2% (min EUR 1.99)

Limits & Top-Up

Top-Up Assets
Stablecoins, Cryptocurrencies (Debit Mode), EURx, USDx, GBPx
Top-Up Methods
Nexo account balance (Debit Mode), Credit line against crypto collateral (Credit Mode)
Virtual Card Fee
$0 (requires $50 account balance)

Who's behind this card

Issuing bank
DiPocket UAB (Lithuania)
Licence
EMI (Bank of Lithuania, EEA)

Banking features

Personal IBAN
Yes
Receives third-party transfers
Not confirmed
Sends third-party transfers
Not confirmed

Personal EUR/GBP/USD accounts are held in the client's name on the Nexo platform, separate from the DiPocket-issued card; the institution providing the IBANs is not disclosed. E-money is not covered by deposit insurance or the FSCS.

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Cost & Returns

On $500/mo spend, the estimated monthly cost breakdown for Nexo Card is: gas $0.00, conversion spread $3.75, flat/FX fees $0.00, and amortised card/tier fee $0.00, for a total drag of 0.8% of spend. After $3.00/mo cashback that is still a net cost of about $0.75/mo ($9.00/yr). Nexo 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: Requires $5K minimum portfolio. Monthly cashback caps: Base $50, Silver $50, Gold $100, Platinum $200. Also available in Switzerland and Andorra. Physical card ordering suspended since Jan 2025, virtual card only currently. UK residents: card available but NO cashback (FCA regulation since Oct 2023). ARGENTINA: Launched Jul 8, 2026 (powered by Pomelo), dual debit/credit mode, fee-free ATM up to $1,000/mo, fee-free FX up to $2,000/mo, up to 13% interest on idle balances.

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FAQ

What is the Nexo Card?

The Nexo Card is a crypto debit card offered by Nexo. It is available in EEA/UK/Switzerland/Argentina and allows users to spend cryptocurrency at merchants worldwide.

How much cashback does the Nexo Card offer?

The Nexo Card offers 0.5-2% NEXO cashback. There are 4 tiers: Base (0.5%), Silver (0.7%), Gold (1%), Platinum (2%).

What are the fees for the Nexo Card?

The Nexo Card has an annual fee of $0. Additional fees: Conversion fee: 0.75% swap fee (Debit Mode); 0% Credit Mode; FX fee: 0.2% weekdays / 0.7% weekends (EEA/UK/CH); 2% weekdays / 2.5% weekends rest of world; ATM: Free up to EUR 200-2,000/mo by tier, then 2% (min EUR 1.99).

How do you top up the Nexo Card?

Supported assets include Stablecoins, Cryptocurrencies (Debit Mode), EURx, USDx, GBPx; top-up methods include Nexo account balance (Debit Mode), Credit line against crypto collateral (Credit Mode).

Does the Nexo Card require KYC?

Yes. The Nexo 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 Nexo Card available in?

The Nexo Card is available in EEA/UK/Switzerland/Argentina.

Is the Nexo Card a credit or debit card?

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

Does the Nexo Card support Apple Pay or Google Pay?

Yes, the Nexo Card supports Apple Pay and Google Pay for contactless payments.

Does the Nexo Card require staking?

Yes, the Nexo Card requires staking the provider's native token to unlock higher cashback tiers. The card has 4 reward tiers: Base (0.5%, requires <1% portfolio in NEXO); Silver (0.7%, requires 1%+ portfolio in NEXO); Gold (1%, requires 5%+ portfolio in NEXO); Platinum (2%, requires 10%+ portfolio in NEXO). Higher staking amounts yield better reward rates, but consider the opportunity cost of locking tokens.

Who issues the Nexo Card?

The Nexo Card is issued by DiPocket UAB (Lithuania). Licences: EMI (Bank of Lithuania, EEA).

Does the Nexo Card come with a personal IBAN?

Yes, the Nexo platform provides a personal IBAN in the user's name. Personal EUR/GBP/USD accounts are held in the client's name on the Nexo platform, separate from the DiPocket-issued card; the institution providing the IBANs is not disclosed. E-money is not covered by deposit insurance or the FSCS.

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