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DeFi restaking + 3% back

ether.fi Core Card Review 2026

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DeFi restaking + 3% back

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Spreadsheet row crypto-cards:17 · Last verified 2026-07-31 · Terms vary by country.

Essential metrics

Annual / recurring fee

Free

Reward / cashback

Up to 3% (no stake)

Up to 3% (no stake)

USDT and USDC stablecoin symbols

Stablecoin yield

Restaking yield (ETH)

Mobile wallets

Apple Pay logo

Yes

Google Pay logo

Yes

Custody

Custodial account

Card type

Credit-backed (self-custody)

Network

Visa logoVisa

Visa

Physical card

Yes

Our verdict

DeFi restaking + 3% back Availability is view supported regions brazil, france, germany, hong kong, italy, portugal, spain, uae, uk, czech republic, denmark, poland, thailand, south korea, south africa, japan, switzerland, argentina, taiwan, austria, croatia, cyprus, gibraltar, greece, ireland, norway, luxembourg, romania, slovakia, slovenia, sweden, bvi, cayman islands, antigua & barbuda, bahamas, barbados, belize, bolivia, costa rica, dominica, dominican republic, ecuador, el salvador, grenada, guatamala, guyana, honduras, mexico, panama, paraguay, peru, puerto rico, st. kitts-nevis, st. lucia, st. vincent and grenadines, suriname, trinidad & tobago, turks & caicos islands, united states, uruguay, andorra, iceland, australia, jersey, canada, malta, palau, lithuania, guernsey, singapore, saudi arabia, indonesia, bulgaria, monaco, malaysia, and new zealand.. The spreadsheet currently records free for recurring or annual fees and up to 3% (no stake) for rewards.

Rewards

Published reward: Up to 3% (no stake). Up to 3% (no stake)

Stablecoin yield

Spreadsheet value: Restaking yield (ETH).

Stablecoin yield may be a separate provider product or balance feature. It is not guaranteed card cashback, and rates, eligible assets and regional terms can change.

Fees

Annual / recurringFree
FX0.5% FX
ConversionNot publicly confirmed
ATMNot publicly confirmed
LimitsLimits depend on card tier, available collateral and region; shown in the app/terms.

Apple Pay and Google Pay

Apple Pay logo

Yes

Google Pay logo

Yes

A blank spreadsheet wallet field is shown as “Not publicly confirmed,” not “No.” Wallet support can vary by issuing region.

Custody and payment model

Custodial account. Card type: Credit-backed (self-custody). Identity checks: Light.

Availability

View Supported Regions Brazil, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Portugal, Spain, UAE, UK, Czech Republic, Denmark, Poland, Thailand, South Korea, South Africa, Japan, Switzerland, Argentina, Taiwan, Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Greece, Ireland, Norway, Luxembourg, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, BVI, Cayman Islands, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatamala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, United States, Uruguay, Andorra, Iceland, Australia, Jersey, Canada, Malta, Palau, Lithuania, Guernsey, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Bulgaria, Monaco, Malaysia, and New Zealand.

Regional summary: Global.

Pros and cons

Potential strengths

  • + DeFi restaking + 3% back
  • + Official application route available
  • + Product facts maintained in the Cards spreadsheet

Limitations

  • − Eligibility varies by region
  • − Rewards and rates can be conditional
  • − Unknown fields require provider confirmation

Risks and detailed terms

Crypto conversion, custody, issuer, network, market and stablecoin risks may apply. Headline rewards and yields are not guaranteed for every user. Review the provider’s current fees, eligibility and cardholder terms before applying.

Official sources

Last verified in the spreadsheet: 2026-07-31

FAQ

Is ether.fi Core Card available everywhere?

No. View Supported Regions Brazil, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Portugal, Spain, UAE, UK, Czech Republic, Denmark, Poland, Thailand, South Korea, South Africa, Japan, Switzerland, Argentina, Taiwan, Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Greece, Ireland, Norway, Luxembourg, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, BVI, Cayman Islands, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatamala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, United States, Uruguay, Andorra, Iceland, Australia, Jersey, Canada, Malta, Palau, Lithuania, Guernsey, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Bulgaria, Monaco, Malaysia, and New Zealand.

Does ether.fi Core Card automatically pay stablecoin yield?

Not necessarily. The spreadsheet records “Restaking yield (ETH),” but any yield can be a separate product with separate conditions and risks.