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Uphold Reenters U.S. With Visa Debit Card Offering Up to 6% Back in XRP

Issued by Cross River Bank on the Visa network, the card draws from 300+ assets in the Uphold wallet.

Overview

  • The debit card is available across eligible U.S. states and works anywhere Visa is accepted, including Apple Pay and Google Pay.
  • Users earn up to 6% back in XRP on purchases, with an extra 4% unlocked via direct deposit for a potential 10% and reported monthly rewards up to $800.
  • Two tiers are offered: a no-fee Essential card with 4% XRP back and an Elite card with a $99.99 annual fee, 6% rewards, and waived ATM and foreign transaction fees.
  • Early activations before January 1, 2026 lock promotional reward rates for three months.
  • Spending crypto can create taxable events under IRS rules, whereas transacting in dollars or stablecoins may reduce tracking complexity.