Leading Ethereum wallet provider MetaMask announces the launch of a limited pilot program for the MetaMask Card in the U.S.
MetaMask announced the development yesterday, noting that selected U.S. residents can now gain access to the payment card before it is released to the public.
The MetaMask Card allows users to spend the crypto assets stored in their MetaMask wallet in physical stores and online platforms where Mastercard is accepted.
Wanna try MetaMask Card? 🇺🇸
Today we’re kicking off a limited pilot program in the United States where some of you will get your hands on MetaMask Card and try it out before it goes to a wider release. 🦊💳
Interested? Sign up now.
👉 https://t.co/aJmRlKmxHg pic.twitter.com/wyZLMzetGA— MetaMask 🦊🫰 (@MetaMask) December 18, 2024
Despite launching the limited pilot program in the U.S. yesterday, the team emphasized that the product is unavailable in states like New York and Vermont.
How to Join MetaMask Waitlist
Users who wish to try the MetaMask Card before its public release must join the program’s waitlist.
To do this, visit the waitlist platform and click ‘Join Waitlist.’ Click ‘Start’ and provide certain details like email address and country of residence. Afterward, submit the entry, and MetaMask will notify you when the card is available in your region.
The MetaMask team first announced the launch of the MetaMask Card pilot program earlier this year, following a partnership with Baanx (Crypto Life). At the time, the company made the payment card available to selected users in the United Kingdom and Europe.
MetaMask Card Support
The pilot program has been extended to other jurisdictions, including Switzerland, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. The U.S. is the latest addition, with the card currently available in all states except New York and Vermont.
Since the card is currently in pilot, it supports only a few cryptocurrencies within the Linea Network. This includes USDC (USDC), Tether (USDT), and Wrapped ETH (WETH). However, USDT and WETH are not supported in the U.S. MetaMask might add more crypto assets on other networks before the card launches for public use.
Meanwhile, users can also integrate the card with two mobile payment services, Google and Apple Pay, which allow contactless purchases on mobile apps.
The timeline for the public launch of the MetaMask Card remains uncertain. Currently, the company is expanding the pilot program to more regions.
