Update: tried Coinbase, Bybit, Kast and Oobit
Alright so a while ago i asked yall about good cards for spending Bitcoin? Well i ended up trying out a few different options and figured id come back and share how its been going.
So i actually tested out Coinbase card first since its pretty popular and everyones heard of it. Its not bad but honestly the fees were kinda annoying and the whole process felt more clunky than i wanted. Just wasnt as smooth as i hoped it would be.
Then i looked into Bybit card cause i already had an account there. Setup took forever though and honestly it felt like they were more focused on their exchange stuff than making payments easy. Just wasnt the vibe i was looking for.
I also gave Kast a shot but ran into some issues with availability in my area and the support wasnt great when i had questions. Kinda gave up on that one pretty quick.
Finally tried Oobit and honestly this is where i settled. Setup was way easier than the others, downloaded the app, connected my wallet, and basically was ready to go pretty quick. The interface is honestly not bad at all, way more straightforward than what i dealt with before.
Ive used it a few times now for actual purchases and its been working smooth. Literally just tap your phone like youre using Apple Pay or Google Pay and boom, payment goes through. The cashier doesnt even know youre paying with crypto which is kinda the point i guess. It just shows up as a regular card payment on their end.
What i really like compared to the others is that theres no complicated conversion process or waiting around. You pay with your crypto and it handles everything instantly. The fees seem way more reasonable too compared to what Coinbase was charging me.
I tested it at a coffee shop, grocery store, and online for some stuff and all of them worked without issues. Its actually pretty wild being able to spend your coins this easily in places that definitely dont accept crypto directly.
Only thing is you gotta have the app open and ready but thats not really a big deal. Battery usage hasnt been bad either if anyone was wondering about that.
Anyway just wanted to update everyone since you guys helped me out with suggestions. Tried a bunch of options but Oobit ended up being the winner for me. If anyones still looking for an easy way to actually use their crypto for everyday stuff this ones been solid so far. Finally feels like were getting closer to that digital cash vision lol.
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