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Meow Card

Meow · Visa

4.0/5 1.0/5 · Data verified on

Meow is a US business banking and treasury platform for companies, combining business checking, Visa corporate cards issued by Cross River Bank, international payments and crypto support. The Meow Card earns 2.5% cashback on eligible AI spend. On the treasury side, the Commercial Paper Account managed by Meow Advisory LLC (an SEC-registered investment adviser) targets net annual yields of 3.77-3.96%, requiring a $100,000 minimum balance. Domestic and international wire and ACH transfers carry zero fees. Meow Technologies is not a bank: banking services are provided by partner banks Cross River Bank and Grasshopper Bank, N.A. (Members FDIC).

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Transparency: Low
46/100 · see methodology
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Data exposure: Low
46/100 · lower is better for sovereignty · methodology

Data & conditions

Account fee Free
Network Visa
ATM withdrawal Free
Fund custody Custodial (platform holds funds)
KYC Full
Supported countries US · 1+ countries
Regulator SEC, FDIC (via banche partner)
OAM Italy registration No
Segment B2B
Funding / solidityMeow Technologies, Inc. is a US fintech offering business banking and treasury services for companies. It provides business accounts, Visa corporate cards, international payments in 50+ currencies and crypto rails (USDC/USDT).
MiCA / License status FDIC (banche partner: Cross River Bank, Grasshopper Bank, N.A.)SEC-registered investment adviser (Meow Advisory LLC) Meow Technologies is not a bank; banking services are provided by partner banks Cross River Bank and Grasshopper Bank, N.A. (Members FDIC). Meow Advisory LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser.

Strengths

  • 2.5% cashback on eligible AI spend, rare among corporate cards
  • Treasury yield of 3.77-3.96% annually via the Commercial Paper Account
  • Zero-fee domestic and international wire and ACH transfers
  • No notable sovereignty advantage documented.

Weaknesses

  • US businesses only, no consumer accounts and no IBAN/SEPA
  • Treasury yield requires a $100,000 minimum balance
  • FX fee up to 3% on non-USD transactions
  • Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
  • Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
  • Subject to regulation (Meow Technologies is not a bank; banking services are provided by partner banks Cross River Bank and Grasshopper Bank, N.A. (Members FDIC). Meow Advisory LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser.): reporting to authorities and freezes on order.

Verdict

B D ★ 4.0/5 ★ 1.0/5 Estimated net annual cost: €0/year

US corporate card issued by Cross River Bank (Member FDIC); deposits carry FDIC insurance via the partner banks, but Meow Technologies is not a bank and the product is reserved for US businesses.

Fully custodial solution with full KYC, anchored in the US banking system: low individual sovereignty, no direct user control over funds.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 0.8
Fund control 20% 0.0
Censorship resistance 20% 1.5
Costs 10% 2.5

Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.

"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.

FAQ

How much cashback does the Meow Card offer?

The Meow Card, a Visa issued by Cross River Bank, offers 2.5% cashback on eligible AI spend.

Is Meow a bank?

No. Meow Technologies, Inc. is a fintech company; banking services are provided by partner banks Cross River Bank and Grasshopper Bank, N.A., both Members FDIC.

Sources

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✓ Terms unchanged since Jun 22, 2026

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