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[Red Feast]

https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/bitpay-dominates-us-crypto-debit-card-market-but-wirex-now-poses-a-serious-threat-201810231223

Wirex going to the land of the free?

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[gentlemand]

https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/bitpay-dominates-us-crypto-debit-card-market-but-wirex-now-poses-a-serious-threat-201810231223

Wirex going to the land of the free?

If Bitpay had a card in Europe I'd be using that instead. The costs are considerably lower and it was a simpler process to use overall. You just send BTC to it and away you go.

[Red Feast]

Wirex unveils corporate partnership with hand-held ‘piggy-wallet’, Pigzbe

https://globalcoinreport.com/wirex-corporate-partnership-piggy-wallet-pigzbe/

[NRista94]

Wirex unveils corporate partnership with hand-held ‘piggy-wallet’, Pigzbe

https://globalcoinreport.com/wirex-corporate-partnership-piggy-wallet-pigzbe/

I like Pigzby's idea, educational gaming with a payment/reward system, rly good stuff. And now the partnership with Wirex will help kids break their piggy wallet

if someone is interested in more "gaming" crypto stuff check this out:
https://blockchaingamer.net/blockchain-technology-and-the-evolution-of-the-gaming-industry/

[Vezalke]

Does support on wirex exist? I'm waiting 5 days for an answer, but still nothing. Getting an error "something went wrong" when i try to login...

[OmegaStarScream]

Does support on wirex exist? I'm waiting 5 days for an answer, but still nothing. Getting an error "something went wrong" when i try to login...

Check the footer of their website and join their telegram. You should receive a faster response there. If not from the staff, from the community who have a similar issue.

[mattbatt]

I'm using Wirex wallet like one year and I'm really satisfied with it. It's the only SW wallet I ever tried and I have no reason to change that.

But... I'm kinda indecisive because I don't know what to think about the new redesign. What do you think guys? For me it seems much less organized and intuitive.

Let me know your thoughts about this major update. Have a nice day crypto freaks!

[gentlemand]

I'm using Wirex wallet like one year and I'm really satisfied with it. It's the only SW wallet I ever tried and I have no reason to change that.

But... I'm kinda indecisive because I don't know what to think about the new redesign. What do you think guys? For me it seems much less organized and intuitive.

Let me know your thoughts about this major update. Have a nice day crypto freaks!

It doesn't seem any better or worse than the previous one, perhaps a bit less intuitive but that can be figured out in a few minutes.

I really wish they gave you the option to hide the shitcoins. That takes up space in my mind that isn't welcome. I have no plans to add Wollo or whatever the fuck it is to my life so I don't want it licking my face every time I'm in there.

[NeuroticFish]

It doesn't seem any better or worse than the previous one, perhaps a bit less intuitive but that can be figured out in a few minutes.

I really wish they gave you the option to hide the shitcoins. That takes up space in my mind that isn't welcome. I have no plans to add Wollo or whatever the fuck it is to my life so I don't want it licking my face every time I'm in there.

Imho it's less intuitive. Yes, it can be learned, but it doesn't change the fact the wallet now shows the funds from all the cards first (including my closed cards) and it also doesn't change the fact I have now to go to the Bitcoin wallet to change into Euro, I cannot do that anymore from the Euro view.

And about hiding the shitcoins, did you try preferences->accounts? I've hidden all those coins. The feature is there just.. less intuitive 

[gentlemand]

Imho it's less intuitive. Yes, it can be learned, but it doesn't change the fact the wallet now shows the funds from all the cards first (including my closed cards) and it also doesn't change the fact I have now to go to the Bitcoin wallet to change into Euro, I cannot do that anymore from the Euro view.

And about hiding the shitcoins, did you try preferences->accounts? I've hidden all those coins. The feature is there just.. less intuitive 

Well, whaddya know. That's improved my life.

I didn't find the original set up all that intuitive either.

Thinking about all the apps I use most regularly I genuinely cannot think of a single one that improves over time in terms of functionality and intuitiveness. They all seem to gradually strip things away rather than tune them and I don't think that's me being curmudgeonly.

[NeuroticFish]

Well, whaddya know. That's improved my life.

I'm glad to hear that.

I didn't find the original set up all that intuitive either.

I prefer the lists stay vertical and I miss the fact I could exchange from any currency to another no matter from which view I tried. And the fact that the topmost amount shown (total balance) is not the amount I can spend is just silly. The only good thing now is the option to hide the shitcoins. Still, I find the current interface much worse than the previous.

Thinking about all the apps I use most regularly I genuinely cannot think of a single one that improves over time in terms of functionality and intuitiveness. They all seem to gradually strip things away rather than tune them and I don't think that's me being curmudgeonly.

I've got a nice surprise from my main banking card app (not wirex). They finally noticed that they can also notify my phone when funds from my card are spent. So yeah, some have started far behind they still improve 
On another hand this same feature @ Wirex was lagging last time I used their card.

[StephenJH]

Is there alternative good crypto debit card service except for Wirex? It looks like these guys don't accept any application from Asian countries and I am left only with Revolut account. Revolut metal card had a monthly 10$ fee and they offer atm withdrawal without paying any fees. ANy suggestions are welcome.

[gentlemand]

Is there alternative good crypto debit card service except for Wirex? It looks like these guys don't accept any application from Asian countries and I am left only with Revolut account. Revolut metal card had a monthly 10$ fee and they offer atm withdrawal without paying any fees. ANy suggestions are welcome.

There are very few left. I can't think of anywhere that covers Asia.

Revolut has nothing to do with crypto other than the ability to park money in it. You can't withdraw or deposit crytpo with it.

This is the most comprehensive list = https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DRbTeMCzb4UeXI0YlAzBxMc2u2i0cN_17Ql6eMngK6E/edit#gid=0

[stompix]

Got my wirex card today.

It took about 7 days, got a tiny parcel in the mail (good that I spotted it and didn't throw it along with some pizza and Lidl offers) activated the card and now....I'm wondering....
I only plan to use this as some sort of exchange BTC for products without resorting to cash withdrawals from a major exchange, which I only do when bigger sums are involved not a few tens or hundred euros.

I've read the topic a few times before ordering, a few times while I was waiting but it has been a bit dead since last year so anyone here with a card, any feedback on what issues can appear with it? I know the part of not leaving BTC there




 

[gentlemand]

I've read the topic a few times before ordering, a few times while I was waiting but it has been a bit dead since last year so anyone here with a card, any feedback on what issues can appear with it? I know the part of not leaving BTC there

I've never had any issues with actual usage. It's the only crypto debit card that's worked everywhere I've tried it. The others were Wavecrest cards and they crapped out in quite a few places.

Logging in can sometimes be problematic. If you try to bypass that by resetting the password the link through email gets very confused between the app and the website. Once you take the spread into account and the monthly fee it's not cheap. Overall I'm happy with it and I'll make occasional use of it until it dies. Which could well be any second.

[NeuroticFish]

so anyone here with a card, any feedback on what issues can appear with it? I know the part of not leaving BTC there

All the problems I've got with the current Wirex card were small. There are some 2-3 shops that don't accept the card. So you better always have one more working card with you.
Another bad surprise was with an ATM. After about 3 or 4 withdraws at "only" Wirex fee (EURO ATM), the bank added one extra fee on top of that (luckily displayed by the ATM). However, withdrawing from Wirex card is not a good business. Spending in Europe is, on the other hand, Okay.

If your local currency is not EUR / GBP you'll have Forex fee added separately. Wirex writes you've spent 7 EUR, but you'll see in the details of the transaction 1 EUR extra for fees and actually 8 EUR missing (not too obvious).

Also especially at the gas stations, especially in week-ends, you may get more money reserved for the purchase than the normal cost, but that usually normalizes during the next week.

[gentlemand]

Also especially at the gas stations, especially in week-ends, you may get more money reserved for the purchase than the normal cost, but that usually normalizes during the next week.

I've never had any type of prepaid card work for fuel. For some reason they always fail. I had the same with non crypto USD and EUR cards in the past as well. It's more than a little inconvenient.

[ronypro]

I am from India and they banned my verified account,I bought lots of coins through them.
Whats is their problem BTW,?
I think they do-not want buyers,kinda funny

[LeGaulois]

Also especially at the gas stations, especially in week-ends, you may get more money reserved for the purchase than the normal cost, but that usually normalizes during the next week.

I've never had any type of prepaid card work for fuel. For some reason they always fail. I had the same with non crypto USD and EUR cards in the past as well. It's more than a little inconvenient.

Because the gas stations charge your card not only for the petrol but it also takes collateral (equivalent to the amount you're buying). And because these cards are considered as a prepaid card, they can't take the collateral and so accept the card. That's the same when you rent a car or pay for the hostel. It's not only the prepaid cards, but it's also the same with the cheap Visa banks give you.

[redsn0w]

@Wirex,

Is there any possibility to have an instant conversion from crypto to fiat (like the old xapo and coinsbank, former bit-x)?