Trade Republic Card Review 2026
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Card Overview
Reading the product page carefully, Trade Republic isn't a crypto-native card at all. It's a German neo-broker with a full banking licence, and the card is a regular Visa debit attached to a real German IBAN in your own name. Inside the app you can buy 54 cryptos alongside stocks and ETFs. FX is 0%, ATM fees are waived above €100 per withdrawal, and uninvested EUR earns 4% APY in the clearing account. Saveback pays 1% back into a savings plan on eligible purchases, conditional on a €50/month recurring savings-plan deposit. The cashback flows into investment products inside Trade Republic rather than landing as spendable cash, so the dollar reward stays small relative to the marketing tone. Two structural catches worth noting. You can't top up from external wallets; everything has to be bought inside the app first. And crypto-to-fiat conversion runs through Trade Republic's internal pricing rather than a published spread. Best fit: German or EU residents who already use Trade Republic and want one app instead of three.
Estimate your annual cost with Trade Republic Card
Plug in how you actually use the card. We'll combine the Trade Republic Card's FX fee, cashback, and annual fee with your spending pattern to estimate your real annual cost.
Estimates only. Spreads on crypto-to-fiat conversion and promotional rates may differ. See the fees table below for exact card terms.
This is a Visa crypto card. It offers cashback rewards. Available in Europe.
Fees & Limits
| Issuance Fee | Free |
|---|---|
| Annual Fee | Free |
| FX Fee | 0% foreign exchange fees |
| ATM Limit | €1500/day; over €100 withdrawals have €1 fee waived |
| Spending Limit | Based on account balance |
These figures can change. Confirm the current fees, FX and network in Trade Republic’s official terms before you apply.
Features
- Card Type: Physical
- Top up with: EUR deposits; crypto bought on the platform, and since 14 Nov 2025 crypto can be sent to and received from external wallets for around 50 assets (issuer release; one Trade Republic help article still says external transfers are not supported)
- Available Countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Banking & Fiat Rails
Yes — German IBAN issued in user's name; SEPA yes; SWIFT via German banking license
Who issues the Trade Republic Card
The Trade Republic Card is issued by Trade Republic Bank GmbH, Germany (BaFin, credit institution since 2023) — Full banking licence. The issuer is named in the source linked below. Visa scheme (BIN 475211)
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Supported Cryptocurrencies
You can load the Trade Republic Card with several cryptocurrencies. When you pay, the card converts crypto to local fiat automatically.
Networks & deposit details: External wallet transfers live since 14 Nov 2025 for around 50 assets per the issuer release, with the coins staying in Trade Republic custody; EUR via SEPA deposit. One Trade Republic help article still states the opposite, so check the app before sending
Supported assets: EUR deposits; crypto bought on the platform, and since 14 Nov 2025 crypto can be sent to and received from external wallets for around 50 assets (issuer release; one Trade Republic help article still says external transfers are not supported)
Who Is the Trade Republic Card Best For?
The Trade Republic Card is a good fit for holders who want their balance to keep earning while it sits on the card.
The Trade Republic Card pays 1% cashback on eligible purchases, so it works well as a daily spending card.
The card is currently available in Germany and EU primarily, so it works for residents and travellers in those areas.
Best for
- Frequent spenders who want to earn 1% cashback
- People who want a straightforward, app-managed crypto card
- European users within EEA countries
- Budget-minded users (no issuance or annual fee)
Avoid if
- You need full non-custodial control of your funds
- You're a US resident (this card doesn't support US users)
- You want a card backed by government deposit insurance (FDIC / FSCS)
Compare the Trade Republic Card side-by-side with alternatives using the full card listing or explore our Visa crypto cards category.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 0% FX fees; 2.25% interest on uninvested EUR cash; 0.7% crypto-to-fiat conversion (lowest tier); Saveback 1% from cash and 2% when paying with crypto; around 50 crypto assets transferable to and from external wallets since Nov 2025; stocks and ETFs in the same account
- Earn 1% cashback on eligible purchases
- No card issuance fee
- No annual maintenance fee
- Works wherever Visa is accepted worldwide
- Crypto neobank with IBAN account and regular banking features
Cons
- Crypto stays in Trade Republic custody even after the Nov 2025 external-transfer rollout; how a crypto-funded card payment settles for section 23 EStG is unverified; Saveback needs a EUR 50 monthly savings plan and is capped at EUR 15 (cash) or EUR 30 (crypto) a month; Germany/EU focused; not a pure crypto card
- Custodial: the issuer holds your funds
- Only available in certain regions
- Full KYC required, no anonymous tier
How to Get the Trade Republic Card
Here is what the sign-up process looks like, from application to first purchase.
Create your Trade Republic account
A few minutesGo to the Trade Republic website or download the app.
Complete identity verification
Varies by issuerTrade Republic runs standard KYC: a government-issued photo ID and usually a selfie. Processing time varies by issuer and load.
Fund your card
Usually instantLoad your card with EUR deposits; crypto bought on the platform, and since 14 Nov 2025 crypto can be sent to and received from external wallets for around 50 assets (issuer release; one Trade Republic help article still says external transfers are not supported) through the funding screen.
Receive and activate your card
Shipping variesYour physical Trade Republic Card ships to your address — delivery time depends on your country. Activate it in the Trade Republic app.
Requirements
Regional Availability
Available in Germany and EU primarily
The Trade Republic Card is currently available in Germany and EU primarily. Some countries may be excluded, so confirm on the issuer's website before applying.
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