Crypto Gift Cards vs Prepaid Cards
Both let you spend value off-exchange, but a crypto-bought gift card and a prepaid card work very differently in terms of privacy and requirements.
| Crypto gift card (e.g. ZanoX) | Prepaid debit card | |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | With crypto, no account | Load with fiat / card |
| KYC | None | Often required to load/use |
| Where it works | A specific brand/retailer | Anywhere the card network is accepted |
| Privacy | High | Lower — tied to issuer account |
| Delivery | Instant code after confirmation | Physical/virtual card issuance |
Spending crypto via gift cards
A crypto gift card turns your coins into spending power at a specific brand — Amazon, Steam, Google Play and ~2,000 others on ZanoX — with no account and no KYC. The code is delivered once your payment confirms.
Where prepaid cards differ
Prepaid debit cards work across the card network, but loading and using them usually means an account and identity checks, which reduces privacy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy gift cards with crypto and no KYC?
Yes. ZanoX lets you buy gift cards from ~2,000 brands with crypto and no account or identity verification.
Which coins can I use?
Zano, Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, Monero and more — shown at checkout.