Fuse CardReview
Non-custodial Visa debit card for spending USDC on Solana via Apple Pay.
The verdict
Best for: Self-custody users spending USDC on Solana with zero card fees.
Skip if: You need a physical card, Android support, or cashback rewards.
- Spend USDC on Solana with 0% foreign transaction fees via Apple Pay.
- True self-custody via a 2-of-3 multisig smart contract wallet.
- Deposit $100+ in Fuse Earn for unlimited gasless Solana transactions.
How it works
- ### Features
- - **Virtual Card**: Instant in-app issuance with Apple Pay support.
- - **Direct Spending**: Spend USDC on the Solana blockchain directly.
- - **Self-Custodial Wallet**: Funds are controlled by the user in a multi-key smart contract wallet.
- - **Ecosystem Integration**: Integrated with Fuse Earn for yield (powered by Drift and Kamino) and Jupiter for swaps.
- - **Bank Connectivity**: Virtual US bank accounts for receiving ACH transfers and EUR IBAN for SEPA transfers.
- - **Security**: In-app card freeze, customizable spending limits, and a 5-minute security timelock on withdrawals.
Funding: Direct spending from self-custodial Fuse Wallet Card Account · In-app transfer from Main Account to Card Account
Fees
| Banking | SEPA: true · IBAN: true · Direct deposit: true · Virtual accounts: true · Virtual US bank accounts for receiving ACH transfers (converts to USDC). EUR IBAN available for SEPA transfers. |
Custody & risk
- If the issuer disappearsFunds held in the self-custodial wallet are not FDIC insured.
- Regulatory riskAs regulations around stablecoins evolve, Fuse's operations could be affected
- Market riskNo FDIC insurance on card account funds unlike traditional bank deposits
- Counterparty riskYield from Fuse Earn comes from DeFi protocols (Drift and Kamino) rather than bank lending, introducing smart contract risk
Fuse provides a true self-custody solution using a multi-key (2-out-of-3) smart contract wallet on Solana, developed by Squads Labs. Users retain full control of their private keys and funds until the moment of purchase. The platform cannot access user funds beyond authorized transaction limits.
Protections
- Multi-key security with 2-out-of-3 key setup by Squads Protocol
- No single seed phrase vulnerability
- Card freeze/unfreeze capability in-app
- 5-minute security time-lock on withdrawals from Card Account back to Main Account
- Daily spending limit controls enforced by smart contract (up to $2,000, customizable)
- Device keys stored on user's device
- Recovery keys for backup
- Optional email 2FA key
Insurance & coverage: Card account funds are NOT FDIC insured
Custody partners: Squads Protocol
Limits
The good
- Self-custodial design via a multi-key smart contract.
- Zero fees for card spending, including 0% FX fees.
- Earn yield on USDC via integrated Drift and Kamino protocols.
- Available in 19 countries including the US, Brazil, and Nigeria.
- Free Solana transactions for Fuse Plus members ($100 deposit).
The catches
- Virtual card only; no physical card option available.
- iOS only; no support for Android or Google Pay.
- Supports only USDC on the Solana blockchain.
- $1.00 bank fee per off-ramp transaction.
Limitations
- majoriOS app only (Android support planned but no specific timeline)
- majorLimited geographic availability (US excluding NY and AK; plus 17 countries in Latin America and Africa)
- moderateVirtual card only (no physical option currently available)
- moderateNo cashback or rewards program
- moderateSupports only USDC on Solana blockchain (no other cryptocurrencies)
- moderateNo ATM access
- moderateCard account funds are NOT FDIC insured
- minor$1.00 bank fee per off-ramp transaction
What users say
Positive: Clean interface, seamless integration, fee-free structure. Negative: Limited to iOS, no Android support, no physical card option.
Rating breakdown
See our methodology for how we score each axis.