Ready is the rebrand of Argent, a London-based smart-contract wallet company founded in 2017 by Itamar Lesuisse, Gerald Goldstein, and Julien Niset. The company has raised over $50 million from investors including Index Ventures and Creandum, and rebuilt its wallet infrastructure on the Starknet Layer-2 network before launching its self-custodial Mastercard product.
The Ready Card is a crypto debit card offered by Ready (Starknet), available in UK/EEA. It offers 0.5-3% STRK cashback across 2 reward tiers, giving users the ability to earn higher rates as they increase their commitment. The annual fee starts at $0-$120/yr.
It is a strong fit for privacy-conscious users who want to keep custody of their keys while spending. It runs on the Mastercard network and requires standard identity verification.
| Tier | Rate | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Ready Lite | 0.5% | Free ($6.99 shipping) |
| Ready Metal | 3% | 120 USDC/yr |
Note: Self-custody USDC card on Starknet (formerly Argent, rebranded late 2025). Metal: 10% STRK cashback first 30 days (on up to $1,500 spent), then 3% ongoing (up to $5,000/mo, max $150/mo). Lite: 0.5% STRK. Metal: 0% FX, $800/mo fee-free ATM. Lite: 1% FX, $200/mo fee-free ATM. Google Pay supported; Apple Pay still pending as of May 2026. Funded by Starknet Foundation.
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The Ready Card is a crypto debit card offered by Ready (Starknet). It is available in UK/EEA and allows users to spend cryptocurrency at merchants worldwide.
The Ready Card offers 0.5-3% STRK cashback. There are 2 tiers: Ready Lite (0.5%), Ready Metal (3%).
The Ready Card has an annual fee of $0-$120/yr. Additional fees: Conversion fee: 0%; FX fee: 0% Metal, 1% Lite; ATM: $800/mo free Metal, $200/mo free Lite.
The Ready Card is available in UK/EEA. Its availability status is "UK/EEA".
The Ready Card is a debit card. You need to load cryptocurrency onto the card before making purchases.
Yes, the Ready Card is a non-custodial (self-custody) card. This means you retain control of your private keys and your crypto is not held by a third party. Funds are only converted at the point of sale, reducing counterparty risk compared to custodial alternatives.
Yes, the Ready Card supports Google Pay for contactless payments.
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