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Wirex is a multi-currency debit card on both Visa and Mastercard, and its WXT Cryptoback still pays in the UK, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Taiwan after ending in the EEA and Australia on June 30, 2026. There it is a competent low-fee travel card, though the 8% rate needs a paid plan and a lockup.
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The legacy Wirex app closed in the EEA on September 30, 2026, and card transactions were paused. Affected customers must migrate to Wirex One. The Classic fees and rewards below do not describe Wirex One.
The Wirex Card is a crypto-enabled debit card designed to let users spend a mix of traditional currencies and digital assets from a Wirex account at everyday merchants. Positioned as a bridge between self-managed crypto portfolios and mainstream payments, the card integrates with Wirex’s multi-currency app experience and supports card payments, cash withdrawals (where available), and in-app controls for linking balances and managing spending.
Wirex is operated by Wirex Limited, a UK-based financial services firm that offers a mobile-first platform for holding, exchanging, and spending multiple assets. The Wirex Card is linked to a user’s Wirex account and draws funds from selected balances, enabling point-of-sale payments in-store and online. Depending on region and the specific card program, Wirex cards may be issued on Visa or Mastercard rails, and availability varies by jurisdiction.
Wirex Limited is the parent company behind the Wirex platform and the issuer of the Wirex Token, WXT. Wirex’s card programs can involve regulated e-money and card-issuing partners. In the UK, Wirex has referenced Visa card programs issued by Contis Financial Services Ltd, an FCA-authorized e-money institution and Visa member. As with many e-money card products, consumer protections may differ from bank deposit protections, and users should review the applicable terms for their region.
The Wirex Card can be funded through balances held in the Wirex app. Users link and prioritize which currency accounts are available for card spending. In practice, the platform attempts to charge the account in the same currency as the transaction when possible; if that balance is insufficient, Wirex applies a region-defined “billing currency” fallback before using the user-defined priority order among linked accounts.
Wirex supports a mix of fiat and crypto balances, and the exact set of available assets depends on the user’s country and product availability. Common examples of supported crypto across the Wirex ecosystem include Bitcoin and Ethereum, alongside stablecoins and other listed assets within the app.
In eligible Classic markets, Wirex’s card rewards feature is Cryptoback™, which pays rewards in WXT based on eligible card purchases. Reward rates are tied to the X-tras subscription plan and, in some tiers, require locking WXT for a set period. Wirex’s published tiers include:
Wirex also publishes caps, including maximum monthly WXT rewards by plan (for example, Standard up to 20,000 WXT, Premium up to 100,000 WXT, Elite up to 250,000 WXT) and per-transaction reward caps that vary by plan. Cryptoback exclusions commonly include ATM withdrawals, cash advances, gambling-related transactions, some crypto purchases, and refunded or canceled transactions, with additional ineligible merchant categories defined through MCC rules.
Additional convenience features may include mobile wallet support. Wirex provides guidance for adding the Wirex Card to Apple Pay and Google Pay in supported regions, typically via in-app card settings for eligible physical and virtual cards.
Wirex publishes a regional fee schedule and notes that exchange-related costs and some funding fees can vary by currency pair and liquidity, with applicable fees visible in-app. Commonly disclosed fees include:
The following legacy regional limits are historical for EEA customers, whose card transactions are paused. Wirex also publishes region-based limits. Examples of card limits include maximum purchase amounts per transaction and per day (for example, up to 30,000 GBP in the UK and 30,000 EUR in the EEA), and cash withdrawal ceilings such as 750 GBP per day in the UK, 500 EUR per day in the EEA, and monthly cash withdrawal limits commonly listed at 5,000 in the local currency. Some markets may restrict cash withdrawals entirely.
The Wirex platform states it is available in over 130 countries, but card availability and features are not universal. Wirex publishes a supported-countries matrix showing that certain jurisdictions can access Wirex accounts but may not be eligible for a payment card. Users generally must complete identity verification and maintain a registered address within a supported region to order and use a card. Program specifics, including whether a user receives a Visa or Mastercard card, depend on local availability and issuer arrangements.
The Wirex Card is tied to a custodial account structure, meaning balances are held within Wirex’s platform rather than a self-custodied wallet. Users should consider counterparty risk, regional regulatory constraints, and the possibility of program changes, including card network migrations, issuer updates, or eligibility adjustments. Cryptoback rewards are subject to caps, exclusions, and potential tax treatment, and rewards paid in WXT can fluctuate in value. As with most crypto-linked cards, users should also factor in exchange spreads and in-app fees when converting between assets for spending.
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