MetaMask - Metal CardvsRevolut Card
A metric-by-metric comparison based on published fees and limits. “Best” means the lowest cost or highest reward in that row — not an editorial endorsement.
| Metric |  Crypto Life (Baanx) 7.6/10 Get card | RVisa Revolut Card Revolut Bank / Lead Bank 6.7/10 Get card |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | ||
| Editor scoreComposite of fees, rewards, transparency and user sentiment | Best 7.6/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Costs | ||
| Annual fee | $199 | Best None |
| FX fee | 0% | 0% |
| Crypto top-up | 0.9% | Best 0% |
| Issuance fee | Free | Free |
| ATM fee | 2% | 2% |
| Rewards | ||
| Max cashback | Best 1%–3% cashback | 0.1%–1% cashback |
| Payout token | mUSD | BTC |
| Staking | $199/year subscription | Optional paid plans: Plus (£3.99/mo), Premium (£8.99/mo), Metal (£16.99/mo), Ultra (£60/mo) |
| Perks | Metal card · 3% mUSD back · 0% FX | Apple & Google Pay · Local IBAN · Airport Lounges |
| Access | ||
| KYCNo KYC scored highest, then light KYC | Full KYC | Full KYC |
| Custody | Self-custody | Custodial |
| Countries | Best 48 (48 countries: EEA, UK, Switzerland, LATAM, Canada & Middle East) | 24 (UK, EEA, US, AU, SG, JP, BR & MX) |
| Max daily spend | $30,000 | Best $100,000 |
| Monthly ATM limit | $1,200 | Best $3,000 |
| Mobile wallets | Apple Google | Apple Google |
| Networks | Linea, Base, Solana, Monad | Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, Polygon |
| Top-up tokens | Best mUSD, USDC, USDT, wETH, EURe +2 | BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT, SOL |
| Issuer | Crypto Life (Baanx) | Revolut Bank / Lead Bank |
| Network | Mastercard | Visa |
The quick verdict
MetaMask - Metal Card pays the highest headline cashback at 3%, but check the staking requirement: $199/year subscription.
MetaMask - Metal Card is the cheaper travel card at 0% FX, while Revolut Card wins on annual cost at $0.
Both cards are available in 48 and 24 countries respectively. If your country is not on one of those lists, the choice is already made for you.
- 3% mUSD back on the first $10,000 each year
- 0% FX plus free ATM up to $1,200/mo
- Licensed neobank with local IBANs and instant virtual/physical cards
- 0% weekday FX (unlimited on Premium+)
MetaMask - Metal Card vs Revolut Card — FAQ
Which is better, MetaMask - Metal Card or Revolut Card?+
MetaMask - Metal Card has the higher editor score. MetaMask - Metal Card pays 1%–3% cashback with 0% FX, while Revolut Card pays 0.1%–1% cashback with 0% FX. The right choice depends on whether you value cashback, low FX, self-custody or country availability more.
Which card has lower fees, MetaMask - Metal Card or Revolut Card?+
MetaMask - Metal Card has a $199 annual fee, 0.9% top-up fee and 0% FX. Revolut Card has a no annual fee annual fee, 0% top-up fee and 0% FX. The winner depends on your spend currency and funding token; run the net return calculator for your own numbers.
Can I use MetaMask - Metal Card and Revolut Card together?+
Yes, in most jurisdictions there is no restriction on holding multiple crypto cards. A common setup is using the lowest-FX card for travel and the highest-cashback card for domestic or online spend.