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Coinbase Opens Amex Bitcoin Card Offering Up to 4% Back to U.S. Coinbase One Members

Access requires a $49.99 Coinbase One membership, positioning the bitcoin-only card against category-based, no-fee rivals like Gemini.

Overview

  • Coinbase said the card is now available to U.S. customers who subscribe to Coinbase One at $49.99 per year.
  • Purchases earn up to 4% back in bitcoin, with no foreign transaction fees and the option to pay the bill from a linked bank account or with crypto held on Coinbase.
  • Coinbase states bitcoin rewards are not reported on 1099 forms when earned, though selling those rewards may create a taxable event.
  • The American Express-powered card adopts a bitcoin-first identity, including a physical design etched with data from Bitcoin’s Genesis Block.
  • The rollout comes as Gemini offers multi-asset rewards and a new Solana-branded edition with category bonuses, monthly caps and no annual fee.