Peanut Card Review (2026)

The Peanut Card is a Visa credit card with no annual fee, available in Global (excl. 17 countries).

Reviewed by Card Pilled Editorial · Last verified 2026-09-26

Key Facts

Cashback
0%
Annual Fee
$0
Region
Global (excl. 17 countries)
Type
Credit
Network
Visa
KYC
full
Mobile Pay
Apple Pay, Google Pay

Overview

Peanut is a trading name of Squirrel Labs Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (No. 14558823). Its app keeps each user's USDC in a passkey-controlled smart wallet on Arbitrum that Peanut does not hold, and its Visa card is issued through Rain, with the published card terms naming Third National as the issuer.

The Peanut Card is a crypto credit card offered by Peanut, available in Global (excl. 17 countries). There is no annual fee to hold this card.

It is a strong fit for privacy-conscious users who want to keep custody of their keys while spending. Note that the card is virtual only. It runs on the Visa network and requires full identity verification.

Cashback Tiers

Peanut Card cashback tiers and requirements
TierRateRequirement
Standard0%No cashback; Peanut states the card is not a rewards card

Pros

Cons

Fees & Costs

Conversion Fee
0%
FX Fee
About 1% (Visa International Service Assessment passed through; no Peanut markup)
ATM Withdrawal
Not available (virtual card only)

Limits & Top-Up

Top-Up Assets
USDC
Deposit Networks
Arbitrum
Top-Up Methods
USDC in the Peanut smart wallet; the card limit is held in a two-key collateral account with Rain
Virtual Card Fee
$0

Who's behind this card

Issuing bank
Third National

Cost & Returns

On $500/mo spend, the estimated monthly cost breakdown for Peanut 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 $0.00/mo cashback that nets a gain of about $0.00/mo ($0.00/yr). Peanut 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: Virtual-only Visa card (no plastic, so no ATM use) spent from USDC in a self-custodial passkey smart wallet on Arbitrum. Only the user-set card limit sits in a two-key collateral account controlled by the user and Rain, the card issuer; the rest never leaves the wallet. The card operates as a Visa credit card, so receipts may show 'CREDIT', but there is no interest and no credit check; the US terms are titled 'Peanut Credit Card Account Opening Disclosures' and both card terms name Third National as issuer. NO CASHBACK: Peanut states the card is not a rewards card and card purchases carry no promised reward rate. FEES: free virtual card with no issuance, monthly or annual fee; same-currency purchases carry no added fee, and other currencies convert at the Visa rate plus Visa's 1% International Service Assessment, with no Peanut markup. The card terms differ (US: 0.30% international transaction fee; international: up to 1% FX plus up to 1% cross-border), so the card is recorded as roughly 1% FX, not 0%. Launched in invite-only batches from about May 2026; Peanut states the invite-only period ended in September 2026 and applications are now open subject to approval. Card spending is also blocked while physically in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, Ukraine or Venezuela, and FATF grey-list countries are reviewed case by case. KYC: identity verification for all cardholders (18+), with Rain adding a tax ID, SMS and email codes and a short regulatory questionnaire. Apple Pay and Google Pay where available.

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FAQ

What is the Peanut Card?

The Peanut Card is a crypto credit card offered by Peanut. It is available in Global (excl. 17 countries) and allows users to spend cryptocurrency at merchants worldwide.

What are the fees for the Peanut Card?

The Peanut Card has an annual fee of $0. Additional fees: Conversion fee: 0%; FX fee: About 1% (Visa International Service Assessment passed through; no Peanut markup); ATM: Not available (virtual card only).

How do you top up the Peanut Card?

Supported assets include USDC; top-up methods include USDC in the Peanut smart wallet; the card limit is held in a two-key collateral account with Rain; crypto deposits are supported on Arbitrum.

Does the Peanut Card require KYC?

Yes. The Peanut 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 Peanut Card available in?

The Peanut Card is available in Global (excl. 17 countries).

Is the Peanut Card a credit or debit card?

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

Is the Peanut Card a non-custodial card?

Yes, the Peanut 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.

Does the Peanut Card support Apple Pay or Google Pay?

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

Who issues the Peanut Card?

The Peanut Card is issued by Third National.

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