MetaMask - Metal CardvsRedotPay - Physical 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 |  Regional Partner 6.5/10 Get card |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | ||
| Editor scoreComposite of fees, rewards, transparency and user sentiment | Best 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Costs | ||
| Annual fee | $199 | Best $100 |
| FX fee | Best 0% | 1.2% |
| Crypto top-up | Best 0.9% | 1% |
| Issuance fee | Best Free | $10 |
| ATM fee | 2% | 2% |
| Rewards | ||
| Max cashback | Best 1%–3% cashback | No cashback |
| Payout token | mUSD | USDC |
| Staking | $199/year subscription | $0 |
| Perks | Metal card · 3% mUSD back · 0% FX | Apple & Google Pay · 200+ Countries · Physical & Virtual Visa |
| 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) | 29 (200+ countries and territories (excl. US)) |
| Max daily spend | Best $30,000 | $25,000 |
| Monthly ATM limit | $1,200 | Best $10,000 |
| Mobile wallets | Apple Google | Apple Google |
| Networks | Linea, Base, Solana, Monad | Best Ethereum, Tron, BNB Chain, Solana +4 |
| Top-up tokens | Best mUSD, USDC, USDT, wETH, EURe +2 | USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL |
| Issuer | Crypto Life (Baanx) | Regional Partner |
| 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 RedotPay - Physical Card wins on annual cost at $100.
Both cards are available in 48 and 29 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
- Battle-tested acceptance in 200+ countries with reliable Apple Pay & Google Pay
- $0 annual fee on Standard tier and high $25,000+ limits
MetaMask - Metal Card vs RedotPay - Physical Card — FAQ
Which is better, MetaMask - Metal Card or RedotPay - Physical Card?+
MetaMask - Metal Card has the higher editor score. MetaMask - Metal Card pays 1%–3% cashback with 0% FX, while RedotPay - Physical Card pays No cashback with 1.2% 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 RedotPay - Physical Card?+
MetaMask - Metal Card has a $199 annual fee, 0.9% top-up fee and 0% FX. RedotPay - Physical Card has a $100 annual fee, 1% top-up fee and 1.2% 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 RedotPay - Physical 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.