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Cardano Emerald Visa Card

Name: Cardano Emerald Visa Card
Brand: Cardano Card (EMURGO)
Availability: InStock

by Cardano Card (EMURGO)

ADA cashback card powered by Wirex

8.4

/ 10

Overall

Very good

Editor score

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Overview

The Cardano Emerald Visa Card, built by EMURGO with Wirex, brings ADA to everyday spending with up to 8% crypto cashback and multi-chain support across 685+ assets. You can stake ADA while holding and borrow stablecoins against it. It is a custodial Wirex card, so it is not truly decentralized, availability varies by region, and the strongest cashback rates may require higher staking tiers.

Key facts

Card type: Virtual, Physical
Card network: Visa
Custody: Custodial (Wirex)
Cashback: Up to 8% crypto cashback (base 2% in ADA)
Referral bonus: $10
Apple Pay: Yes
Google Pay: Yes

Unique features

ADA staking and cashback in one card
Multi-chain support across 685+ cryptocurrencies
ADA-collateralized stablecoin borrowing

India availability

Ranked among the top cards for Indian residents, the Cardano Emerald Visa offers ADA holders a way to spend and earn in the Cardano ecosystem. It is custodial (via Wirex), funded with crypto rather than INR, and availability can vary — confirm eligibility during signup.

Available in India

Yes

INR top-up

Indian KYC accepted

Yes

Ships to India

Yes

Best for Indian users

Indian ADA holders who want to spend and earn cashback in the Cardano ecosystem.

The Cardano Emerald Visa is ranked among the top cards for Indian residents by independent trackers; confirm eligibility during signup as availability varies by region.
There is no direct INR top-up — fund the card with crypto such as ADA, BTC, ETH, SOL, USDC or USDT.
It is a custodial card powered by Wirex, so you do not hold your own keys.
Tax note: spending crypto can be a taxable disposal of a Virtual Digital Asset in India (30% plus surcharge and cess, with 1% TDS in some cases). Informational only — consult a chartered accountant.

Pros & cons

Pros

Up to 8% crypto cashback on purchases (base 2% in ADA)
Supports 685+ cryptocurrencies including ADA, BTC, ETH and SOL
Stake ADA and earn rewards while holding
Available in plastic, metal and virtual formats
Borrow stablecoins instantly using ADA as collateral

Cons

Requires KYC verification for card issuance
Custodial — powered by Wirex and depends on a third party
Availability varies by region
Higher cashback may require staking at higher tiers
Support quality is a recurring complaint

Fees

Cardano Emerald Visa Card fee structure
Monthly fee	Free
Annual fee	Free
Virtual card issuance	Free
Physical card issuance	Free
Crypto-to-fiat conversion	~1%
FX / foreign-currency fee	0.5%
ATM fee	1.5%
Top-up fee	Free
Shipping	Varies
Inactivity fee	None

No monthly or issuance fees. FX is about 0.5% and ATM withdrawals about 1.5%. Crypto conversion fees may apply depending on the asset. Cashback rates can depend on staking tier. Confirm current fees on the official site.

Limits

Per transaction

Region-dependent

Daily spend

$5,000

Monthly spend

$20,000

ATM withdrawal

$500

Card formats

Virtual Card

Available

Issuance: Free
Shipping: Instant digital issuance

Physical Card

Available

Material: Plastic / metal
Issuance: Free
Shipping: Varies by region
Replacement: —

KYC requirements

Level 3 of 4 — ID Verification

Cardano Emerald Visa Card KYC requirements
Email verification	Required
Phone verification	Required
Identity document	Required
Proof of address	Not Required
Selfie verification	Not Required

Integrations & tech

Apple Pay

Google Pay

iOS app

Android app

IBAN support

Debit mode

Credit mode

Supported crypto

Tokens

ADA BTC ETH SOL USDC USDT

Chains / networks

Cardano Bitcoin Ethereum Solana

Scores

Editor score

How we rate — see our methodology.

KYC simplicity 7.0

Fee efficiency 8.8

Reward value 7.5

App experience 7.0

Privacy 5.0

Support quality 4.0

Community score

5.8 / 10

Based on 4 cited sources

Sources

Perks & benefits

ADA staking rewards while holding
Borrow stablecoins against ADA collateral
Multi-chain crypto support

Rewards program details

Up to 8% crypto cashback on purchases, with a base rate of about 2% paid in ADA. Higher rates may require staking at higher tiers. A referral bonus of about $10 applies.