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spectrocoin review

Updated September 28, 2026 · DebitCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

SpectroCoin is a debit card on the visa network, built for people who already hold crypto and want a single card for everyday spending. Currency conversion costs 0%, so it holds its own for anyone paying abroad without a separate travel card.

Key facts

Best for
Crypto holders who want a debit card with 0% currency conversion and can live with a €1 monthly fee.
Monthly fee
€1 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Currency conversion fee
0% (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Card type
Debit (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Top-up fee
Free (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Card network
Visa (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Currencies
1 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Custody
Custodial (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Legal entity
Spectro Finance OÜ (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Founded
2013 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Support channels
Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Features
Crypto, Virtual card, Travel
Official website
spectrocoin.com

Apps and profiles

Get the app
Google Play
Elsewhere
LinkedInX

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Currency conversion costs 0%, which ranks 1 out of 259 brands on the comparison.
  • Card loading is free, so adding funds carries no extra cost.
  • It holds a Bank of Lithuania registration, 17, plus an Estonian licence, FVT000185.
  • The feature set covers crypto, a virtual card and travel: crypto, virtual card and travel.

Cons

  • A monthly fee of €1 applies, where Wise lists £0.
  • Support runs on chat and help centre only, with no phone line listed.
  • The balance is custodial, so the provider holds the funds rather than the cardholder.

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Who it suits

  • Crypto holders who want to spend from digital assets on a visa network.
  • Travellers who would rather not pay a conversion margin, since conversion is 0%.
  • Readers who want a virtual card option alongside crypto spending, per crypto, virtual card and travel.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone after a no-cost everyday card: Wise lists £0.
  • US readers wanting a secured credit card rather than a crypto debit card: Chime Card (Secured Visa Credit Card) lists $0.
  • Readers who prefer a secured credit card over a crypto-linked debit card: Varo Believe Secured Credit Card lists $0.

Who runs it

SpectroCoin is run by Spectro Finance OÜ, founded in 2013. Its licences list an Estonian licence, FVT000185, and a Bank of Lithuania registration, 17, so the Bank of Lithuania is the named regulator on record. Day to day help is self-service, running through chat and help centre.

How spectrocoin compares

Where spectrocoin is available

Available
Everywhere except United States
Licence in Estonia
Not named on source page (FVT000185), checked September 26, 2026
Licence in Lithuania
Bank of Lithuania (17), checked September 26, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does the SpectroCoin card cost to hold?+

The debit card carries a monthly fee of €1. Currency conversion is 0% and card loading is free, so the recurring cost sits in the monthly charge rather than in everyday spend. Wise lists £0 a month, which is worth weighing if crypto spending is occasional.

What does it cost to spend in another currency?+

Conversion is 0%, and the card is listed for travel as well as crypto and a virtual card, per crypto, virtual card and travel. On the comparison it ranks 1 out of 259 brands on currency conversion fee, so a foreign purchase carries no conversion margin.

Who regulates SpectroCoin?+

The licences listed cover Estonia and Lithuania: an Estonian licence, FVT000185, and a Bank of Lithuania registration, 17. The Bank of Lithuania is the named regulator. The account is custodial, so the provider holds the balance rather than the cardholder.

Is this card only for crypto users?+

Crypto is central, but the feature set also lists a virtual card and travel, per crypto, virtual card and travel. It is a debit card on the visa network, so it works for ordinary spending. Readers who never hold digital assets may find the €1 monthly fee hard to justify against alternatives such as Wise at £0.

How much does it cost to add money to the card?+

Loading is free, so topping up adds no separate charge. The card covers 1 currency, which means spending in other currencies goes through conversion rather than a held balance, and conversion costs 0%. The account is custodial, so the provider holds whatever you load.

How do I get help if something goes wrong?+

Support runs through chat and help centre, so help is live chat and a help centre, with no phone line in the listing. That suits readers who prefer written answers they can keep. Anyone who needs to call about a card holding crypto funds should check the channels before applying.

How does the cost compare with the other options here?+

SpectroCoin charges €1 a month, where Wise lists £0, Varo Believe Secured Credit Card lists $0 and Chime Card (Secured Visa Credit Card) lists $0. On conversion it is 0%, which is the measure on which it ranks 1 of 259.

Sources

  • spectrocoin.com checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Legal entity, Licences

    “Spectro Finance OÜ (code: 14608294) is registered in the Republic of Estonia”

  • spectrocoin.com/en/about.html checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Founded

    “SpectroCoin founded 2013 February ... In early 2013, three young entrepreneurs decided to start a business in the financial sector”

  • spectrocoin.com/en/bitcoin-debit-card.html checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Card type, Currencies, Custody, Features, Currency conversion fee, Top-up fee, Monthly fee, Card network

    “Exchange cryptocurrencies and spend with your Visa debit card in millions of shops around the world”

  • spectrocoin.com/en/contact.html checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Support channels

    “SpectroCoin has a team of live support agents, available 24/7. To contact our support team, use the LiveChat bubble on the right-hand side of your screen”

Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Free ATM withdrawals, Protection.

spectrocoin

Crypto holders who want a debit card with 0% currency conversion and can live with a €1 monthly fee.

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