What to Know Before Using Crypto Cards in Singapore
No Capital Gains Tax
Singapore does not tax capital gains for individuals, meaning most casual crypto spending is tax-free for residents.
Trading Activity Taxed as Income
If your spending or trading patterns look like a business or professional trade, profits are taxed as ordinary income up to 24%.
Anti-Scam Transfer Holds
Banks may hold or reject transfers if you have over S$50,000 and try to move more than half your balance within 24 hours.
Credit Card Crypto Buy Ban
MAS regulations prohibit using credit cards or leverage to purchase crypto through regulated service providers.
GST Exemption on Crypto Payments
Using digital payment tokens to buy goods is not considered a 'supply' for GST, so you only pay GST on the item itself.
Regulatory Product Exits
Stricter licensing requirements have caused some crypto card providers to suddenly discontinue services for Singapore residents.
Common Questions About Crypto Cards in Singapore
1 Do I have to pay tax every time I use my crypto card in Singapore?
2 Why can't I top up my crypto card using my Singapore credit card?
3 Will my bank block me from sending money to a crypto card provider?
4 What is the best way to move SGD to my crypto card?
5 Does the length of time I hold my crypto affect my taxes?
Country-specific information last researched on . Regulations and policies can change — always verify with your card provider and local tax authority.
Top-Rated Cards in Singapore
Top-Rated Card Details
Ether.Fi Cash Card
4.5⭐Ether.fi Cash is a non-custodial Visa credit card for DeFi users seeking spending power without selling crypto.
PAYY Card
4⭐PAYY Card is a crypto-enabled Visa credit card that lets users spend stablecoins (USDC) directly at merchants while maintaining privacy through zero-knowledge proofs on the Payy Network blockchain. The self-custodial model gives users full control of their funds via the PAYY Wallet app.
Exa Card
4⭐Exa Card is a virtual Visa credit card enabling users to spend crypto without selling assets. It offers self-custody, onchain borrowing, and flexible payment modes.
Crypto.com Card
3.8⭐The Crypto.com Visa Card is a prepaid debit card that connects cryptocurrency assets to everyday purchases.
Rizon Card
3.8⭐Rizon Card is a non-custodial, stablecoin-backed Visa debit card for spending USDC or USDT directly from your own wallet. It converts stablecoins to local currency at purchase, with no custodial deposits or manual off-ramping.
Bitget Wallet Card
3.7⭐The Bitget Wallet Card is a non-custodial crypto prepaid card (Mastercard or Visa) that enables direct spending of digital assets from your Bitget Wallet at millions of merchants worldwide. It offers real-time USDC and USDT conversion to fiat at point of sale, eliminating manual transfers or bank intermediaries.
All 56 Cards Available in Singapore
Complete list including the top-rated cards above