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Zeal Card Zeal

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3.9/5 2.8/5 · Data verified on

Zeal is a self-custody, white-label card built on Gnosis Pay, with zero FX markup and 5% cashback in GNO tokens. Against an issuance cost of around 32 euros, the service relies entirely on the Gnosis Pay infrastructure and requires staking the token to unlock its benefits.

Zeal

Price
Free
Issuance fee
€32
FX markup
0%
Cashback
5%
Cashback currency
GNO
Required staking
Richiesto staking/holding del token
ATM fee
0%
ATM limit
€500/giorno

What's included

  • Self-custodial Visa
  • Web3 bank account alternative
  • Integration Gnosis Pay
  • Personal finance toolkit
0%
FX markup
5%
Cashback
Free
Annual fee
€32
Issuance fee
Self-custody
Custody
61
Transparency: Medium
61/100 · see methodology
61
Data exposure: Medium
61/100 · lower is better for sovereignty · methodology

Data & conditions

Network Visa
Fund custody Self-custody (funds in your control)
Issuance fee €32
Annual fee Free
Free ATM limit €500/giorno
ATM withdrawal Free
FX markup 0%
Cashback 5% in GNO · Richiesto staking/holding del token
Chains Gnosis Chain, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base
On-chain settlement Yes
Contactless Yes
Virtual card Yes
KYC Full
Privacy 6/10
Supported countries EEA · 20+ countries
Regulator UK FCA; Central Bank of Iceland
Segment B2C
MiCA / License status EMI (partner Monavate); Electronic Money Institution (Monerium) MiCA (EURe/GBPe)

Strengths

  • Self-custody white-label on Gnosis Pay; 0% FX + 5% GNO.
  • Self-custody: funds stay in your wallet — the platform cannot touch them.

Weaknesses

  • Cost issuance $35; depends dall'infrastruttura Gnosis Pay.
  • Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
  • Subject to regulation (MiCA (EURe/GBPe)): reporting to authorities and freezes on order.

Verdict

A C ★ 3.9/5 ★ 2.8/5

Zeal is a self-custody, white-label card built on Gnosis Pay, with zero FX markup and 5% cashback in GNO tokens. Against an issuance cost of around 32 euros, the service relies entirely on the Gnosis Pay infrastructure and requires staking the token to unlock its benefits.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 1.5
Fund control 20% 5.0
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 Zeal Card a safe card?

Zeal Card is a self-custody 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 self-custody.

How much does Zeal Card cost?

The card has no annual fee. Issuance costs €32.2. The FX markup is 0% (no surcharge). See the tier table for full conditions.

Does Zeal Card offer cashback?

Yes: cashback goes up to 5%, depending on the tier.

Is Zeal Card available in Italy?

Yes, Zeal Card is available in Italy.

Is Zeal Card custodial or self-custody?

Zeal Card uses a self-custody model. Funds stay in your wallet and you keep control of your private keys; the card debits at the moment of spending.

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