MiniPay crypto card on Celo: cashback and fees

MiniPay Card Overview

MiniPay Card Key features

• Digital Visa card

  Eligible users can activate a digital Visa debit card inside MiniPay and pay online or in person at more than 175 million Visa merchants worldwide. Card availability is limited to selected markets.

• Mobile wallet payments

  You can add the card to Apple Pay or Google Pay for contactless payments. Merchants receive local currency and do not need to accept crypto.

• Direct stablecoin spending

  You can spend USDT, USDC or mUSD held in MiniPay on Celo. You pay directly from your wallet at checkout, without a separate prepaid card balance.

• Self custody

  You control your wallet keys and keep funds in your self custodial MiniPay wallet until payment. You remain responsible for device security and wallet recovery.

• Up to 5% cashback

  You can earn promotional cashback of up to 5% on qualifying purchases, paid into your wallet in Tether Gold (XAUt0) or supported stablecoins, depending on the market. Excluded purchase categories apply, with a $100 monthly cap from late September 2026.

• No recurring fees

  MiniPay charges no activation fee and no monthly or annual card fee. Other costs can apply, including ATM fees and third party funding charges.

• Visa rate conversion

  MiniPay states that it adds no FX markup to card spending, with conversion at Visa rates. Gnosis Pay mentions a nominal FX fee without giving the amount, so check your market's fee schedule.

• Instant card freeze

  You can freeze and unfreeze the card inside the MiniPay app. Freeze it if you suspect someone has gained access.

• Flexible wallet funding

  You can fund MiniPay through local payment methods in more than 60 countries or send crypto from supported external networks. MiniPay states that it charges no deposit fee for supported crypto deposits, but third party providers may charge fees or spreads.

MiniPay Card Fees

• Card fees Users pay no activation fee and no monthly or annual card fee.
• Currency conversion MiniPay charges no FX markup on card spend, but Gnosis Pay mentions a nominal FX fee alongside Visa rates without publishing the amount.
• ATM withdrawals Users pay an ATM withdrawal fee; we couldn't find the amount.
• Deposits and withdrawals MiniPay charges no fee for crypto deposits or deposits and withdrawals through selected partners, though third parties may apply spreads or charges by country and method.
• Wallet transfer fees Users pay Celo network fees, typically around $0.001 per wallet transfer.

MiniPay Card Supported networks

• Celo
• Ethereum
• Solana

How to use MiniPay Card

1. 1

   Create your wallet

   Download MiniPay from the App Store or Google Play, or open it inside Opera Mini where available. Sign up with your phone number, complete phone verification and link a Google or Apple account for recovery.

2. 2

   Verify your identity

   Complete the identity checks required by the card program in your country. Check card eligibility in the app, since access is limited to selected markets.

3. 3

   Fund your wallet

   Add local currency through a supported partner or send stablecoins from another wallet. Check the fees for your chosen method before you deposit, since partners may charge fees or apply spreads.

4. 4

   Activate your card

   Once you have a wallet balance, open the card section in MiniPay and activate the virtual Visa card if you are eligible. MiniPay charges no activation fee.

5. 5

   Set up contactless payments

   Add the card to Apple Pay or Google Pay if you want to pay in person with a tap. Skip this step if you only plan to pay online.

6. 6

   Make your first payment

   Use the virtual card at an online Visa checkout, or tap with Apple Pay or Google Pay at a shop that accepts Visa. You spend directly from your self custodial wallet balance at checkout, and the merchant receives local currency.

MiniPay Card Demo video

MiniPay Card Screenshots

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MiniPay Card User Reviews

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  @diego_defi Sep 4, 2026

  Para los futuros huérfanos OG de @gnosispay con tarjeta nominada en dólares, la solución es la tarjeta de @minipay.
  
  Asi que vamos con la info:
  Marca: Visa
  Tipo: Virtual (Apple Pay / Google Pay)
  Emisor: Monavate (UK, Lithuania)
  Program Manager: Gnosis Pay
  KYC: Si
  Red: @Celo
  Carga: USDT desde Celo, 1 USDT = 1 dólar, gracias a una integración con @daimo_com se puede enviar USDC/USDT de distintas redes que se transforman 1 a 1 en USDT en Celo.
  Retiro: USDT a Celo, acá envían a un CEX o pueden usar por ejemplo @near_intents.
  Fx Fee (por pago en moneda distinta al dólar): 0%
  Cashback: 5% en xAUT de @tethergold (se paga entre los 30 y 60 días después de la compra).
  
  La aplicación:
  Login: con cuenta de iCloud o Google (pierden la cuenta pierden la recuperación).
  Depósitos/Retiros Fiat: se pueden hacer en varias monedas locales completando KYC.
  UI: acá a mi forma de ver es un poco tosca, no esperen la súper UI porque no la van a encontrar, pero bueno todo no se puede jajaja.
  Mini Apps: un conjunto de diferentes aplicaciones (juegos, social, etc), por ejemplo allí hay una que permite cambiar xAUT por USDT y viceversa.
  
  Principal problema hoy: se accede con código de invitación 🫠 (esperemos que Minipay la libera para todos pronto)
  
  Les dejo unas imagenes de una compra que hice hoy para corroborar el Fx Fee 0%

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  @ArtuGrande Sep 1, 2026

  The @MiniPay Card 🇦🇷 is great for paying international services.
  
  As it's not Argentina-issued, payments may help reduce local taxes + you get 5% cashback in digital gold.
  
  Paid my $20 @Vercel subscription today and got $1 back.
  
  Pretty cool, right? 👀

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  @0xmystical Sep 4, 2026

  Minipay card is a life saver,and it works well because it was powered by celo

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MiniPay Card Review

MiniPay funding

• CELO grants - date not stated The Celo community approved multi year CELO grants to Opera for MiniPay growth, with proposals totaling several million dollars in CELO value across quarterly installments.

MiniPay Card Updates

1. 

   MiniPay Nov 12, 2026 · 13:08
   Buying stablecoins should feel like buying anything online.
   MiniPay and Stripe have partnered up to bring the experience straight to you. Link by Stripe is rolling out to MiniPay users in the EU and US: log in, pay with a card, done.
   Straight into your own wallet, in seconds.
   https://press.opera.com/2026/11/12/minipay-link-by-stripe/
   • 5 replies
   • 6 reposts
   • 40 likes
   • 3K views
2. 

   MiniPay Nov 12, 2026 · 09:19
   Over 1.8M new wallets on @Celo in 48 hours!
   @Opera’s browser rewards are bringing millions of people onchain, with a direct path into MiniPay.
   This is what distribution at internet scale looks like. And we’re just getting started.
   • 8 replies
   • 7 reposts
   • 70 likes
   • 5.9K views
3. 

   MiniPay Nov 11, 2026 · 17:33
   45 days. 300,000+ onchain transactions.
   ArcadeX has hit this milestone on @Celo and @minipay.
   From 5 games to 20, and continuous improvements, we’ve been focused on making onchain gaming more fun and accessible.
   45 days in. We’re only getting started.

   
   • 3 replies
   • 3 reposts
   • 13 likes
   • 329 views
4. 

   MiniPay Nov 11, 2026 · 14:14
   Planning a trip abroad. What’s the first thing you sort out?
   • 4 replies
   • 2 reposts
   • 16 likes
   • 3.6K views
5. 

   MiniPay Nov 10, 2026 · 16:08
   https://minipay.to/virtual-usd-eur-accounts
   • 1 replies
   • 4 likes
   • 477 views
6. 

   MiniPay Nov 10, 2026 · 09:55
   Hola, Bonjour, Hello...
   Learn a few words before you land. @hisaluto inside MiniPay has short lessons matched to your level.
   Your turn: what's the first phrase you learn in a new country?

   

   1 more in this thread

   https://link.minipay.xyz/miniapp?id=d62105de-be73-4c0d-ba58-eb8e1856c1e5
   • 12 replies
   • 4 reposts
   • 58 likes
   • 6.2K views
7. 

   MiniPay Nov 9, 2026 · 13:17
   A client asks for your bank details. No more awkward pause.
   Get a real USD or EUR account number in MiniPay. No US residence required.

   
   • 9 replies
   • 7 reposts
   • 76 likes
   • 423.3K views
8. 

   MiniPay Nov 6, 2026 · 18:48
   "No foreign transaction fees" doesn't always mean no fees. 🧵

   2 more in this thread

   Quick check: compare the rate on your statement with the market rate on the same day.
   The difference is what you actually paid.

   Or skip the guesswork. Hold dollars in MiniPay and spend on a card built for borders.
   One app for every country you visit. https://link.minipay.xyz/
   • 14 replies
   • 6 reposts
   • 57 likes
   • 6.7K views
9. 

   MiniPay Nov 6, 2026 · 09:28
   $500 just landed in your MiniPay. You can only use it on one thing today.
   • 100 replies
   • 11 reposts
   • 117 likes
   • 23.5K views
10. 

    MiniPay Nov 5, 2026 · 17:35
    Land in Hanoi. Find a street stall. Scan the QR. Pay.
    No local bank account. No local card. No currency exchange desk. 🧵

    

    2 more in this thread

    MiniPay now pays supported local QR codes. You pay in USDT from your balance, and the merchant receives local currency instantly.
    Nothing changes on their end.

    Live now in 🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇵🇭 Philippines, 🇦🇷 Argentina and 🇵🇪 Peru. Powered by @SonnyPay_com .
    Try it: https://link.minipay.xyz/miniapp?id=c5a0a95a-63c9-4036-94ff-2e36b4a3615d
    • 10 replies
    • 4 reposts
    • 94 likes
    • 6.3K views
11. 

    MiniPay Nov 5, 2026 · 14:51
    Now live in India 🇮🇳 for @EFDevcon
    Try it out inside @minipay
    • 2 replies
    • 3 reposts
    • 6 likes
    • 393 views
12. 

    MiniPay Nov 5, 2026 · 13:17
    You can hold gold on Celo. 120K+ people already do
    With @squidrouter's "Buy Gold" Mini App on @MiniPay, owning the world's oldest store of value is simple
    https://link.minipay.xyz/browse?url=https://xaut.minipay.squidrouter.com

    
    • 10 replies
    • 15 reposts
    • 87 likes
    • 5.9K views
13. 

    MiniPay Nov 5, 2026 · 09:02
    Your life doesn't stand still. Your money shouldn't either.
    - Get paid from anywhere
    - Send to the people who matter
    - Move between local currency and dollars on your terms
    - Land anywhere. Pay like a local

    
    • 14 replies
    • 9 reposts
    • 62 likes
    • 5K views

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