We compare Ready Card and Solflare Card side by side: fees, cashback, custody, KYC and country availability, with verified data.
RC Ready Card Official siteThe Argent legacy: a self-custody Mastercard on Starknet with 0% FX and 3% STRK back. | SC Solflare Card Official siteSolana's first true self-custody Mastercard: spend USDC from your own wallet, no preload. | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | A-Tier - Strong picks | B-Tier - Situational |
| Type | Crypto card | Crypto card |
| Network | Mastercard | Mastercard |
| Custody | Self-custody | Self-custody |
| KYC | Required | Required |
| Card forms | Virtual + Physical | Virtual |
| Fund with | Stablecoins | Stablecoins, Crypto |
| Monthly fee | Lite free (shipping only ~$7); Metal 120 USDC/year | $0 monthly fee |
| Issuance | Included per plan | Virtual card free via the waitlist |
| FX | 0% FX on Metal, 1% on Lite - official Mastercard rate with no hidden spread | Standard Mastercard rate |
| ATM | Metal: $800/month fee-free; Lite: 2% per withdrawal | Virtual-first card - not designed for ATM use yet |
| Cashback | 0.5% - 3% (STRK) | No cashback |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Availability | UK and EEA residents. | UK and EEA first, via waitlist; additional regions on the roadmap. Launched November 2025. |
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