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- Officially supported
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Shakepay Card
Updated: Sep 15, 2026
The Shakepay Card is a Visa prepaid card offered by Shakepay in Canada to individual users, issued by Peoples Trust Company. Users make purchases using the Canadian dollar balance in their Shakepay account. The product is based on a virtual card, with physical cards entering phased distribution in 2026. Users can sell or convert crypto assets in their account to Canadian dollars for card payments and earn Bitcoin cashback based on their Shakepay Rewards tier. The card does not provide a credit line; the actual spendable amount depends on the available Canadian dollar balance in the account.
- Card network
- Product type
- Crypto prepaid card
- Card form
- Virtual + physical card
- Operating status
- Active
- KYC level
- Full KYC
- Commercial relationship
- No commercial relationship
- Risk score
- 80-89
- Supported assets
USDT
USDC
BTC
ETH
DAI- Last updated
- Sep 15, 2026
Official and company information
Issuer identity and company credentials
Founded in 2015, Shakepay is a leading and deeply regulated crypto asset trading platform and licensed investment dealer (CIRO member) in Canada. The platform primarily serves Canadian residents, offering minimalist, high-liquidity buying, selling, and custody services for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and the stablecoin USDC. In addition, Shakepay, through its payment subsidiary, has launched the Shakepay Visa prepaid card, which is notable in the market and allows users to earn BTC cashback directly from everyday Canadian dollar (CAD) spending.
- Company / issuer
- Shakepay
- Legal name
- Shakepay Inc.
- Registered region
- Canada (CA)
- Headquarters
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Company type
- Crypto exchange
- Verification status
- Verified
- Issuer website
- Official link
- Application page
- Application link
Card overview
The Shakepay Card connects to the user's Shakepay Canadian dollar balance. Users can fund it via Interac e-Transfer, bank transfer, or by selling supported assets such as BTC and ETH and then using the resulting Canadian dollars for payments. The card is issued by Peoples Trust Company under a Visa license, with Shakepay handling distribution, balance display, and some card management. After completing full identity verification and the card eligibility questionnaire, users can obtain a virtual card. The physical card has entered the official issuance phase and is currently being rolled out in batches based on the previous waitlist ranking. The virtual card supports online and in-store payments via card number, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, while the physical card further provides PIN and ATM capabilities. The card supports general Visa spending and recurring subscriptions of non-PAD types, but transaction categories such as gambling, quasi-cash, and money transfer are restricted.
Visa card experienceRegional availabilityTerms may change
Notice: No additional notice is available.
Usage scale & trends
Usage data is not available for this card yet. It will appear here when available.
Card variants and fee differences
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S Virtual Shakepay Visa Prepaid Card | |
|---|---|
| Card form | Virtual + physical card |
| Fees | |
| Monthly fee | Free No monthly account fee |
| Card issuance fee | Free Card obtained for free |
| ATM fee | Free The ATM operator may charge an additional fee |
| Foreign exchange fee | 3% Priced by reward tier: Base 3%, Bright 1.5%, Blue 0% |
| Top-up fee | Free No fixed fee for platform top-ups |
| Failed transaction fee | — |
| Rewards | |
| Cashback | — |
| Crypto cashback | 1% BTC rewards by reward tier, cashback 1%–1.5% |
| Staking rewards | — |
| Staking APR | — |
| Welcome bonus | — |
| Referral bonus | 20 CAD Buy 100 CAD or more of BTC or ETH |
| Limits | |
| Daily spending limit | 5,000 CAD Daily card spending limit |
| Monthly spending limit | 50,000 CAD Monthly card spending limit |
| ATM withdrawal limit | 500 CAD Withdrawal only, 500 CAD per transaction, 1000 CAD per day |
| Card network |
Fees may vary by region, card tier, and official policy. Verify the latest official terms.
Regions and language support
Application status based on public sources, official policy, and user reports. This is not application advice.
Unsupported or restricted regions
Applications or features are unavailable or restricted
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- Evidence
- Officially restricted
Unconfirmed regions
Evidence is insufficient
No records
- Evidence
- Public sources
Availability in English-Speaking Markets
1. United States：Cannot apply，Can use，Shakepay Card is issued only to fully verified Canadian residents who are tax residents of Canada only, but an eligible Canadian cardholder can use the card in the United States.
2. United Kingdom：Cannot apply，Can use，UK residents cannot obtain the card because issuance is restricted to Canadian residents with Canadian-only tax residency, while an existing card can be used in the UK.
3. Canada：Can apply，Can use，Canadian residents can obtain the card after fully verifying their Shakepay account, provided they are tax residents of Canada only.
4. Australia：Cannot apply，Can use，Australian residents are outside Shakepay’s Canada-only issuance program, but a card issued to an eligible Canadian resident can be used in Australia.
5. South Africa：Cannot apply，Can use，South African residents cannot apply because Shakepay Card issuance is limited to Canadian residents, while an eligible existing card can be used locally.
6. New Zealand：Cannot apply，Can use，New Zealand residents do not meet Shakepay’s Canadian residency requirement for issuance, but a card issued to an eligible Canadian resident can be used in New Zealand.
7. Ireland：Cannot apply，Can use，Irish residents cannot obtain the card because applicants must be Canadian residents and tax residents of Canada only, while an existing eligible card can be used in Ireland.
Updated: Sep 15, 2026
KYC requirements
Current identity-verification requirements and restrictions
KYC required
YesRequiredKYC level
Full KYCRequirement confirmedProof of address
NoNot requiredAccepted documents
Valid passport / Canadian photo driver's license / Canadian provincial ID / Canadian permanent resident card / Foreign driver's license / Qualifying Canadian provincial ID
Review time / regional limits
Automated review can be completed in minutes; manual review takes up to about four days.
KYC provider
Not disclosed
Updated
Aug 8, 2026
Payment compatibility
Support status and update date by payment scenario · Actual availability may vary by region, merchant, and issuer policy
Compatibility overview12 scenarios
Supported11
Not supported1
UpdatedAug 8, 2026
Wallet payments
Alipay
Supported
Aug 8, 2026
Wallet payments
Apple Pay
Supported
Aug 8, 2026
Cash services
ATM withdrawal
Supported
Aug 8, 2026
AI tools
ChatGPT
Supported
Aug 8, 2026
AI tools
Claude
Not supported
Aug 8, 2026
Wallet payments
Google Pay
Supported
Aug 8, 2026
AI tools
Midjourney
Supported
Aug 8, 2026
In-person payments
Offline POS
Supported
Aug 8, 2026
Online shopping
Online shopping
Supported
Aug 8, 2026
Wallet payments
PayPal
Supported
Aug 8, 2026
Subscriptions
Subscription payment
Supported
Aug 8, 2026
Wallet payments
WeChat Pay
Supported
Aug 8, 2026
Review
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User reviews
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Shakepay: Buy Bitcoin Canada Google Play review - 5 star
love opening the app and watching my money grow. Best choice I made was switching all my financial banking to shakepay
View original Shakepay: Buy Bitcoin Canada Google Play review - 5 star
been using shake pay for years. and now it's a part of my daily life.. never had no issues
View original Shakepay: Buy Bitcoin Canada Google Play review - 1 star
do not use . .. they will restrict your account keep any cash in it and bam you without reason. monitor, surveillance if they don't like a store or business they deem not to there standards ban you. big brother steps in obviously socialist liberal slant. childish shake your phone silly junk as well. seriously most of the Canadian crypto companies are a pathetic surveillance machine. look up anonymous ways to do business and keep your privacy. no one should be allowed to monitor and be a judge...
View original Shakepay: Buy Bitcoin Canada Google Play review - 1 star
sign into the app, goto make a transaction the kick me off and refuse to send me a reset email, been waiting 10 mins ffs
View original Shakepay: Buy Bitcoin Canada Google Play review - 5 star
Shakepay is a Canadian pioneer in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. This is the one by which you should measure others.
View original Shakepay: Buy Bitcoin Canada Google Play review - 1 star
Account closed permanently, no reason given, user since 2023. I would just buy and then send to a private wallet address. I guess that's a problem for them now.
View original Shakepay: Buy Bitcoin Canada Google Play review - 1 star
Stay Away! there are much better Bitcoin Wallets. they are slowly starting to behave like banks. they hide everything in the fine print that is not easily accessible to read. Customer service is lacking bigtime, especially "Kyle" who is very condescending. not sure why he's in customer service. the guy is always quoting the fine print but doesn't provide the links to read it myself. he seemed very annoyed that I used the help feature. got better service from the bot. ask for another agent.
View original Shakepay: Buy Bitcoin Canada Google Play review - 5 star
I have been using ShakePay since 2022 and I love how they reward their users! I just recently received my physical card in the mail, (with my name and @shaketag embossed) and I love it! So many ways to use the app is one of my favorite aspects, but it just works so well and I almost have never had any technical issues. Over the years, the devs have created some fun and engaging ways to reward users through their daily use of the app. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND KEEP BUILDING! 21÷♾️
View original Shakepay: Buy Bitcoin Canada Google Play review - 5 star
Very impressed with their ecosystem. They try very hard to be the best and frankly ARE the best in Canada. Constantly innovating. Customer support is great too.
Official reply
View original Thank you very much for your feedback!!
Shakepay: Buy Bitcoin Canada Google Play review - 5 star
great platform
View original Risk factors
Updated: Aug 8, 2026
No risk factors are available
Frequently asked questions
Answers drawn from the published record on this page.
Does Shakepay Card require KYC?
Our record lists the Shakepay Card verification requirement as: Full KYC. Document and review details are in the KYC section of this page.
Does Shakepay Card support Apple Pay and Google Pay?
Apple Pay: Supported. Google Pay: Supported.
Which assets can I top up Shakepay Card with?
Our record lists Shakepay Card support for: USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, and DAI.
Is Shakepay Card a virtual or a physical card?
Shakepay Card is offered as: Virtual + physical card.
Where is Shakepay Card available?
Our record lists 1 countries or regions as available and 195 as restricted. Country-by-country status is in the regions section of this page.
Who issues Shakepay Card?
Shakepay Card is operated by Shakepay on the Visa network.