EU CRYPTO CARDS · BINANCE · LAST VERIFIED
Is there a Binance card in the EU, and who issued it?
Binance withdrew its crypto card for EEA residents. This page records who issued it, when it closed, and which cards are live today, so a search for a 'binance card' lands on the accurate answer.
Verdict: the Binance card is no longer available to EEA residents.
| Card product | Binance Visa Card |
|---|---|
| Card status (EEA) | Withdrawn in the EEA on 20 December 2023 |
| Issuing entity | Contis Financial Services (former issuer; programme withdrawn) |
| Issuer jurisdiction | Lithuania |
| Issuer regulator | Bank of Lithuania (Lietuvos bankas) |
| Card network | Visa |
| BIN sponsor / principal | Visa (programme withdrawn) |
| EEA availability | Not available. Binance discontinued its Visa debit card for EEA users with effect from 20 December 2023. |
Source: Binance announcement - discontinuation of card services in the EEA. Verified 30 June 2026.
Can you still get a Binance card in the EEA?
No. Binance announced that its Visa debit card services in the EEA would cease on 20 December 2023. Binance stated that spot accounts were unaffected; only the card product was withdrawn. Anyone searching for a 'Binance card' in the EEA today will not find an active product.
The card was previously issued by Contis Financial Services (former issuer; programme withdrawn), an Electronic Money Institution authorised by the Bank of Lithuania (Lietuvos bankas). Since the programme closed on 20 December 2023, there is no active issuing arrangement for EEA residents to apply to.
Why did Binance withdraw its EEA card?
Binance and its card partners cited the changing European regulatory environment around crypto. We record the closure as a fact and link the primary announcement rather than speculating on motive. What is verifiable is that the issuing relationship ended and the product was removed for EEA users.
The wider context is that issuing a crypto card depends on an Electronic Money Institution partner willing to carry the programme. When that partner steps back, the card stops, even if the exchange itself continues to operate its spot business under MiCA.
What are the alternatives to the Binance card?
If you were looking for a crypto card in the EEA, the cards that are live today and mapped to an authorised issuer in our register include Crypto.com (Foris DAX MT, Malta), Bybit (Harmoniie SAS, France) and Bitpanda (Transact Payments Malta). Each profile shows the issuer, the regulator and the current EEA status.
Whatever you choose, confirm the issuer is in the EBA EUCLID register and read what protects the balance under who issues your crypto card.
What protects your money on the Binance card?
The fiat balance behind the Binance card is held by Contis Financial Services (former issuer; programme withdrawn), the issuing Electronic Money Institution, not by the crypto brand. Under Article 7 of Directive 2009/110/EC the issuer must safeguard that balance, either by segregating it in a separate account at a credit institution, or by holding an equivalent insurance policy or guarantee.
EMI safeguarding is not the same as bank deposit insurance. The EUR 100,000 Deposit Guarantee Scheme that covers bank deposits does not apply to an e-money balance. If you want to confirm the issuer is authorised, search its name in the EBA EUCLID register. We explain the difference in full on EMI vs bank protection.
Frequently asked questions about the Binance card
Is the Binance card still available in the EU?
No. Binance announced that its Visa debit card services in the EEA would cease on 20 December 2023. Binance stated that spot accounts were unaffected; only the card product was withdrawn. Anyone searching for a 'Binance card' in the EEA today will not find an active product. Searches for a 'binance card' in the EEA will not find an active product today.
Does the Binance card mean Binance is regulated for everything it does?
No. A card issuer authorisation is specific to issuing electronic money. It says nothing about whether the brand is authorised for spot crypto trading (MiCA) or crypto derivatives (MiFID II). Those are separate authorisations, often held by separate legal entities. Check each role separately.
How does The Crypto Register verify a card's issuer?
We map each card to its issuing Electronic Money Institution using the card's own published terms, then cross-check the issuer in the EBA EUCLID register and the relevant national register. Our methodology describes the process. Corrections welcome at our contact page.
Sources cited on this page
The issuer and authorisation facts on this page are verified against primary sources per our methodology. The fees and rewards above are the issuer's own published figures, each shown with the document and exact wording it came from; they change frequently, so confirm the current card terms before relying on them. Corrections welcome at our contact page.