Welcome to Cash | Unboxing the Ether.fi Metal Card

I relied on Ether.fi for about 90% of my Japan trip, then received the metal card after returning to Taiwan and tried using a crypto card for everyday spending.

9/25 · Penchan

Welcome to Cash | Unboxing the Ether.fi Metal Card

Welcome to Cash. 💳

I relied on Ether.fi for about 90% of my payments on this trip to Japan. At checkout, I kept saying, “タッチ決済でお願いします” (“Contactless, please”), though a few times the staff just crossed their arms to say no, and I had to pull out my Taiwanese credit card instead.

Thankfully, after I got back to Taiwan, my Ether.fi package arrived. The metal card has a satisfying weight and feels really well made. I’d like to try using the Ether.fi Cash Card for more everyday purchases too.

Taiwan is currently listed as a region where residents can apply for the Ether.fi Cash physical card, subject to identity verification and review. The card material, physical-card application fee, and shipping may vary by membership tier and region; check the amount shown during the application.

For a breakdown of rewards, fees, and how to apply, see the Ether.fi Cash Card page.

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