Revolut announced on May 19 that it is launching its first physical cryptocurrency card, a Dogecoin-themed debit card equipped with an LED display. When users tap to pay, the screen will light up. The card can be used anywhere that accepts Visa and Mastercard, and will initially be launched in the UK and the European Economic Area (explicitly excluding Hungary, Switzerland, and Portugal). Revolut confirmed that it does not charge any additional exchange fees, but payments with the cryptocurrency card are affected by the exchange rate at the time of the transaction.
## Confirmed Specifications for Revolut Crypto Cards
Confirmed based on Revolut’s official announcement:
Card type: Debit card, Dogecoin-themed design
LED feature: Equipped with an LED display that lights up when tapped to pay
Supported networks: Can be used anywhere that accepts Visa and Mastercard
Launch regions: UK and the European Economic Area (explicitly excluding Hungary, Switzerland, and Portugal)
Exchange fees: No additional exchange fees charged
Exchange-rate risk: Payments are affected by “the exchange rate at the time of the transaction” (Revolut’s original wording); taxes and fees may apply
Industry background: Confirmed market data for crypto cards
According to data from The Block, crypto card payment volumes have been on an upward trend since at least last year. In recent weeks, the daily transaction count for crypto cards has repeatedly exceeded 10 thousand transactions. Currently, exchanges including Crypto.com, Coinbase, and Binance are all increasing their crypto card supply; Gemini has treated its crypto card business as an increasingly important source of revenue; stablecoin companies and wallets are also beginning to view crypto cards as a natural extension of their business.
## Revolut’s Recent Confirmed Business Expansion
Confirmed based on public reporting:
Polygon integration: Last year, Revolut embedded Polygon into its app, supporting remittances, POL staking, and in-app crypto card payments
UK banking license: In March 2026, Revolut received approval from UK regulators to open a fully licensed bank in the UK
US banking license application: Revolut has recently applied for a new banking license in the United States
## FAQ
#### Is the Revolut crypto card available in all European countries?
According to Revolut’s official announcement, the card is initially launched in the UK and the European Economic Area, but explicitly excludes Hungary, Switzerland, and Portugal. Other EEA countries may use it during the first launch wave, and Revolut did not provide specific rollout timelines for other regions.
#### Does using the Revolut crypto card for payments generate taxes or fees?
According to Revolut’s official explanation, crypto card payments are affected by the exchange rate at the time of the transaction and may result in taxes and fees, depending on the user’s local tax regulations. Revolut does not charge any additional exchange fees, but users need to understand their tax obligations.
#### What is the current scale of the crypto card payments market?
According to The Block data, the daily transaction volume of crypto cards has repeatedly exceeded 10 thousand transactions in recent weeks, and has shown an upward trend since at least last year, indicating sustained growth momentum for crypto card payments.
