Costs, licensing, consumer protection Privacy, self-custody, censorship resistance

Belo

Belo

3.8/5 1.9/5 · Data verified on

Among the first crypto Mastercard cards in Latin America, with cashback from 2% to 21% and Tether backing. The maximum 21% cashback is conditional on specific requirements, however, and operations remain limited to the Latin American market.

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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
IBAN condiviso
Multi-currency Yes · 2 currencies
Outbound transfers to third-party IBANs No
Utility direct billing No
SEPA direct debit (SDD) No
On-chain crypto withdrawal Yes
Interest on balance 3%
ATM withdrawal not declared
Fund custody Custodial (platform holds funds)
KYC Full
Supported countries LATAM · 7+ countries
Regulator CNV / BCRA
OAM Italy registration No
MiCA / License status VASP (Argentina)

Plans & pricing

Strengths

  • Before crypto Mastercard LATAM; 2-21% cashback; Tether backing.
  • No notable sovereignty advantage documented.

Weaknesses

  • Cashback 21% condizionale; LATAM only.
  • Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
  • Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.

Verdict

B D ★ 3.8/5 ★ 1.9/5

Being among the first crypto Mastercards in Latin America with CNV and BCRA oversight gives a reliability base that justifies the B band, and cashback up to 21% is a tangible draw. Caution is warranted, though: that 21% is conditional on specific requirements, the backing is in Tether, and operations stay confined to the Latin American market, making it unusable for an Italian user.

Here the custodial nature and full KYC weigh heavily, leaving little room for autonomy or privacy, as the modest privacy score confirms. The product runs on Mastercard rails and Tether collateral: convenient, but far from the direct key control and censorship resistance the crypto-native lens demands.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 0.8
Fund control 20% 2.5
Censorship resistance 20% 1.5
Costs 10% 5.0

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

Is Belo a real bank?

Belo is a digital financial service. The deposit-protection scheme is not documented for this service; check the official terms.

Can I send transfers to third-party IBANs with Belo?

The ability to send transfers to third-party IBANs is not documented; check the official website.

Does Belo support direct debits and utility billing?

SEPA direct debit (SDD): not documented. Utility-bill domiciliation: not documented.

Which fiat currencies does Belo support?

The number of supported fiat currencies is not documented. Multi-currency accounts: not documented.

Can I withdraw crypto on-chain from Belo?

On-chain crypto withdrawal is not documented; check the official website.

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✓ Terms unchanged since Jun 14, 2026

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