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Non-custodial credit card borrowing against your crypto collateral

8.4
/ 10
Overall
Very good
Editor score

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Overview

Exactly's Exa card is a non-custodial Visa Signature that lets you borrow against crypto collateral at fixed rates and spend without selling your assets, while collateral keeps earning yield. There are no monthly, FX or conversion fees and it comes with travel perks. It is limited to the Optimism network, requires understanding DeFi collateral mechanics, excludes some US states, and has a mixed reliability record.

Key facts

Card type
Virtual, Physical
Card network
Visa
Custody
Non-custodial (account abstraction on Optimism)
Cashback
1% cashback
Referral bonus
$5
Apple Pay
Yes
Google Pay
Yes

Unique features

  • Borrow against crypto at fixed rates
  • Non-custodial spending via account abstraction on Optimism
  • Visa Signature travel perks

India availability

Ranked among the top cards for Indian residents, Exactly offers a non-custodial way to spend against crypto without selling. It is Optimism-only for funding, funded with crypto rather than INR, and best suited to users comfortable with DeFi. Confirm eligibility during signup.

Available in India
Yes
INR top-up
No
Indian KYC accepted
Yes
Ships to India
Yes

Best for Indian users

Indian crypto holders who do not want to sell their assets and are comfortable with DeFi.

  • Exactly is ranked among the top cards for Indian residents; confirm eligibility during signup as availability varies.
  • There is no INR top-up — fund/borrow via crypto on the Optimism network.
  • It is non-custodial and uses account abstraction, so you remain in control of your collateral.
  • Tax note: spending or borrowing against crypto can have tax implications for 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

  • Fixed-rate loans using crypto as collateral
  • Visa Signature benefits including airport lounges
  • Non-custodial smart contracts for all transactions
  • Crypto collateral can keep earning yield
  • Receive ACH, SEPA and wire transfers directly in crypto

Cons

  • Requires understanding DeFi collateral mechanics
  • Interest rates vary with protocol utilization
  • KYC required for card issuance
  • Funding is primarily on the Optimism network
  • Newer protocol with a limited track record

Fees

Exactly Visa Card fee structure
Monthly fee Free
Annual fee Free
Virtual card issuance Free
Physical card issuance Free
Crypto-to-fiat conversion None
FX / foreign-currency fee Free
ATM fee 2%
Top-up fee Free
Shipping Free
Inactivity fee None

No monthly, issuance, FX or conversion fees. ATM withdrawals are about 2%. Interest applies on borrowed amounts against collateral and varies with protocol utilization. Confirm current terms 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
Issuance
Free
Shipping
Free
Replacement

KYC requirements

Level 3 of 4 — ID Verification

Exactly 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

BTC ETH USDT USDC MATIC

Chains / networks

Optimism Ethereum

Scores

Editor score

How we rate — see our methodology.

KYC simplicity 6.0
Fee efficiency 8.0
Reward value 7.0
App experience 6.5
Privacy 5.5
Support quality 5.0

Community score

5.7 / 10

Based on 1 cited sources

Sources

Perks & benefits

  • Spend without selling your crypto
  • Collateral keeps earning yield
  • Visa Signature travel benefits

Rewards program details

1% cashback on spending. Borrowing against crypto collateral incurs interest at fixed rates that vary with protocol utilization.

Exclusions

  • Excludes several US states
  • Funding is primarily on Optimism

Frequently asked questions

Is the Exactly Visa Card available in India?
Exactly is ranked among the top cards for Indian residents. Availability varies by region, so confirm eligibility during signup.
Can I top up Exactly with INR?
No. Exactly is funded with crypto on the Optimism network (BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, MATIC) rather than INR.
How is Exactly different from other crypto cards?
Instead of selling your crypto, you borrow against it as collateral at fixed rates and spend the borrowed funds, while your collateral can keep earning yield.

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