MONETIROCARDSSLASH CARD
TL;DR.Slash Card is a Visa crypto debit card (Virtual + Physical, KYC: Full KYC). Cost per $100 spent: $0. Top-up fee 0%, FX fee n/a. Wallet support: Apple Pay + Google Pay. Status: operational. Last verified: July 21, 2026.
CARD PROFILE · FULL KYC

Slash Card.

Coming soon — currently on waitlist or limited rollout

Japan's first regulator-compliant crypto credit card — direct USDC payments at Visa merchants, no need to convert to fiat first; merchants receive yen via Orico settlement.

Launched 2025·Verified July 21, 2026·Monetiro score 93/100

Cost / $100
$0.00
Top-up fee
Free
Network
Visa
Card type
Virtual + Physical
IBAN
No
Monthly limit
Status
Coming soon

Pros.

  • +Japan's first compliant crypto credit card
  • +Direct USDC payments — no fiat conversion required
  • +Compliant with Japan's strict crypto/payments regulations
  • +Partnership: SLASH VISION + Aikitas + Orico (major JP credit issuer)
  • +Issuance began April 2025 to pre-registered users

Cons.

  • Japan residents only at launch (general apps Aug 2026)
  • USDC only — no BTC/ETH support
  • Monthly/FX fees not publicly disclosed
  • Credit card model — credit check required
  • Backed by pop-culture project (Chiitan)

FEE BREAKDOWN

Detailed fee breakdown.

Top-up fee
Free
Transaction fee
0%
FX fee
Issuance
$20
Monthly
Cost / $100
$0.00

Card issuance: 20 USDC (virtual, instant), 70 USDC (physical, standard) — 35 USDC physical during current beta campaign. Monthly/FX fees not disclosed publicly. Direct USDC spend at Visa merchants — payment deducted from USDC balance, merchant receives JPY. Beta rolling out since April 2025, general application August 2026. Source: pre-card.slash.vision FAQ.


COVERAGE

Where it works.

Supported coins
USDC
Chains
EthereumPolygon
Use cases
Online · IRL
Blocked countries
USGBEU

WALLETS
Apple PayYes
Google PayYes
ATMNo
REPUTATION
Trustpilot
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0 reviews
Monetiro score
93/100
Verified July 21, 2026

ALTERNATIVES

Closest on the ledger.