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

SolCard Standard no-KYC

A plan bySolCard · Visa

2.7/5 2.9/5 · Data verified on

SolCard is a Visa card tied to the Solana ecosystem, with a referral program sharing 50% of revenue. However, acceptance is limited to selected merchants, the project's soundness is uncertain and the FX markup is 2%, making it a high-risk option.

Estimated net annual cost €0/year

Standard no-KYC

Price
Free
Issuance fee
€9
FX markup
2%
Cashback
0%
Cashback currency
SOLC, SOL
Required staking
Richiesto staking/holding del token
ATM limit
$5.000/mese
Net annual cost
Free

What's included

  • Instant virtual card
  • USDT/USDC across multiple networks
  • 5% top-up fee
  • Apple Pay/Google Pay
  • Visa
2%
FX markup
Not disclosed
Cashback
Free
Annual fee
€9
Issuance fee
Custodial
Custody
17
Transparency: Very low
17/100 · see methodology
17
Data exposure: Minimal
17/100 · lower is better for sovereignty · methodology

Data & conditions

Network Visa
Fund custody Custodial (platform holds funds)
Issuance fee €9
Annual fee Free
Free ATM limit $5.000/mese
ATM withdrawal not declared
FX markup 2%
Cashback Not disclosed
Contactless Yes
Virtual card Yes
KYC No KYC
Privacy 6/10
Supported countries EEA, APAC, LATAM · 50+ countries
Estimated net annual cost €0/year
Regulator Not disclosed
Segment B2C
MiCA / License status Not disclosed

Strengths

  • Solana ecosystem; referral 50% revenue sharing.
  • No KYC: usable without identity verification.

Weaknesses

  • ⚠️ Limited acceptance; questionable soundness; 2% FX.
  • Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.

Verdict

D C ★ 2.7/5 ★ 2.9/5 Estimated net annual cost: €0/year

The low score is consistent with the risks: uncertain project soundness, acceptance limited to selected merchants, service-held custody and a 2% FX markup. The staking-or-holding token requirement adds exposure to a volatile asset, pushing the card further from any protection logic.

On the crypto-native axis SolCard has a clear identity: no KYC and roots in the Solana ecosystem, with a referral sharing 50% of revenue, speak the on-chain community's language. Spending is pseudonymous, though restricted acceptance and the token requirement limit its practical usefulness.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 4.0
Fund control 20% 0.0
Censorship resistance 20% 4.5
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

Is SolCard a safe card?

SolCard is a custodial card on the Visa network. As a payment card, loaded funds are e-money and are not covered by a bank deposit-guarantee scheme. Fund custody is custodial.

How much does SolCard cost?

The card has no annual fee. Issuance costs €9.2. The FX markup is 2%. See the tier table for full conditions.

Does SolCard offer cashback?

SolCard does not offer crypto cashback.

Is SolCard available in Italy?

Yes, SolCard is available in Italy.

Is SolCard custodial or self-custody?

SolCard uses a custodial model. Funds are held by the issuer: you do not have direct control of the private keys.

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