MetaMask and Mastercard have officially launched the MetaMask Card in the United States, enabling users to spend their self-custodied cryptocurrencies through the widely accepted Mastercard network. This new offering aims to make crypto payments as seamless as traditional card transactions.
The card allows users to maintain control of their digital assets in their MetaMask wallet until the point of purchase. It will be accepted at over 150 million merchants globally, both online and in-store, and can be integrated with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
"We designed MetaMask Card to make crypto disappear," stated Gal Eldar, Product Lead at MetaMask. "With Mastercard's global network behind us, we're getting closer to a world where spending crypto is something you don’t even think about - it just works."
The card also features on-chain rewards. Standard cardholders can earn up to 1% back in mUSD, while a premium MetaMask Metal Card, priced at $199 annually, offers up to 3% back on the first $10,000 spent each year. This launch marks another significant step towards mainstream cryptocurrency adoption.