Shift Payment's Credit Bitcoin Card

The Shift Payment card arrived in my mail today (took about 30 days from Shift to Toronto Ontario). Although the wait was long, I was amped to try a bitcoin card for quite some time! Since this card is from a fresh start-up, and is still in beta phase as well you expect that the product isn't fully fleshed out. The card came to me very generic as any visa/debit card would from a card supplier, attached was a list of things that can't be done and general information about the card.

The card is based off the old magnetic strip on the back like cards back in the day. It's pin-less, and so far doesn't work EVERYWHERE but it's still in beta. After the beta, early adopters (such as myself) will get personalized cards after the beta phase that should look more like this, if it being pretty is a big concern for you.

Current Beta Version

Pretty Version

I've been able to use it for daily purchases like Tim Hortons, or things like buying a chocolate bar at a convenience store. I have't tried it at a lot of locations so far, so more to come.

Overall, it's a great concept and it's worked fairly well for me so far. The customer service has been UNREAL from Meg, and although it took a while to get the card, I would definitely do business with Shift Payments again.

You can apply for yours today on Shift Payments website.

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