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Based Visa Card is most relevant for users comparing a Visa card with self-custody account mechanics, KYC-required onboarding and availability around Global.
Limited rollout
Based Visa Card
A stablecoin-funded Visa card with token-gated tiers.
Based Visa Card is a token-gated card product for users who want stablecoin-funded spending with DeFi-style positioning. It is not a simple free card for everyone: the useful live tiers require a $BASED lockup and KYC. The upside is that Based publishes a clear comparison of FX markup, cashback and card delivery across tiers.
How to evaluate this card
Watch out
Check live provider terms for 0% to 2.5%, Up to 4%, ATM limits and country eligibility before applying, especially if rewards or delivery depend on a tier or rollout status.
Compare before applying
Compare USDT, USDC +1 more, Virtual and physical on eligible tiers delivery, supported currencies and wallet model against similar cards before moving funds or completing onboarding.
Feature Overview
| Cashback | Up to 4% |
|---|---|
| KYC | Required |
| Supported regions | Global |
| FX fee | 2.5% Orange, 1.5% HYPE, 0% Based Gold |
| Currency | USD |
| Card tiers | Based Orange, HYPE, Based Gold |
| Delivery | Virtual and physical on eligible tiers |
| Monthly fee | No signup fee; token lockup required for HYPE and Based Gold |
| Top-up methods | USDTUSDCStablecoins |
| Supported networks | SolanaArbitrumPolygonHyperliquid |
| Withdrawal options | Not available |
| ATM withdrawal fee | Not available |
Card Tiers
| Feature | Based Orange | HYPE | Based Gold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Based OrangeTBA | HYPEAvailable | Based GoldAvailable |
| Card type | Based OrangeVirtual only | HYPEVirtual + physical | Based GoldVirtual + physical |
| FX markup | Based Orange2.5% | HYPE1.5% | Based Gold0% |
| Cashback | Based Orange0% | HYPE2% | Based Gold4% |
Key Features
Visa card that converts supported crypto to fiat at payment time
Stablecoin deposits across Solana, Arbitrum, Polygon and Hyperliquid
HYPE and Based Gold tiers are available now
Apple Pay and Google Pay support
Regional Availability
Available
Global
Restricted
None listed
Not specified
None listed
Pros
- Good: Clear tier table with FX markup and cashback differences
- Good: Stablecoin funding across several networks
- Good: Self-custody-oriented positioning compared with exchange cards
Cons
- Watch: KYC is required
- Watch: Current useful tiers require a $BASED lockup
- Watch: Restricted-country list is long and should be checked before applying
General Questions
Does Based Visa Card require KYC?
Yes. Based docs say users must complete KYC before receiving a card.
Which Based Visa Card tiers are currently available?
The docs state that HYPE and Based Gold are available now, while Based Orange is coming later.
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