Shift Bitcoin debit card review:
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After going out to lunch with Amanda B. Johnson at the beginning of the year I set a goal to go Unbanked in the next 12 months. The shift card just got me one step closer. Having seen this as a way to gain freedom from central banks we are only moving more in this direction as a community not even needing banks as the channels and methods of crowdfunding improve. I expect in the near future to see home and small business crowdfunded on the steemit platform along with other blockchain platforms.
"You can now buy gas for your car with with Bitcoin"
If you plan on using the Card at the ATM or to pull out cash then you will pay a several dollar fee for ATM use. When using the card internationally there is also an additional fee per transaction of 3%. This being the case I would only use the card in the country I reside to avoid paying the fee of 3%.
Pros: Easily connects to your Coinbase account, relatively low feescons: Available only in 45 states around the US, Coinbase is limited to certain countries as well
Shift position themselves as “the first US Bitcoin debit card”. The company supplies a debit card that is connected to your Coinbase account. However, even though it’s supposed to be the US debit card it’s available only in 45 out of 50 states at the moment.
The card costs a reasonable $10 to produce and has no ongoing fees. There is of course the standard 3% international transaction fee and $2.5 flat ATM withdrawal fee.
Source: https://99bitcoins.com/bitcoin-debit-card-compared-reviewed
Setting up yout shift card
Step.......1
Create a BTC wallet on Coinbase https://www.coinbase.com/join/58bdd507215e28009333c129 This link will also get you an extra $10 of BTC when you buy your first $100 of BTC (Bitcoin)
Step.......2
Order your shift card in 3-5 minutes the Card will be sent in 5-10 business days. https://www.shiftpayments.com/coinbase
Step.......3
Load you BTC wallet with Bitcoin and you are ready to go! Get Gas in your car or food on your plate that new self-service banking through SHIFT is quite remarkable for its ability to transact BTC almost any location with the swipe of a card.
Enjoy the fruits of your labors and the long-term growth of Bitcoin. Hope that you find this helpful Please Follow and Upvote to support my wife @sarahjanele and myself @isaac.rodebush as we work as a freelancer on the blockchain.
Best,
Isaac
