Crypto-for-gift-card marketplaces
CoinCards
CoinCards is the Canada/US-focused alternative to Bitrefill.
- Website
- coincards.com
- KYC
- optional KYC — No account required for most gift-card purchases; high-value orders may be subject to per-merchant terms.
- Status
- active
- Fiat on-ramp
- no
- Payment
- crypto, lightning
- Jurisdiction
- Canada (operator-disclosed)
- Founded
- 2014
- Open source
- no
- Custodial
- no
- Last verified
- Sources
- 2
Overview
What CoinCards is#
A North-American-leaning crypto-for-gift-card marketplace.
Threat-model fit#
US/CA crypto-to-retail conversion.
Strengths
- North America-focused catalog complementing Bitrefill's Europe-heavier mix.
- Lightning support.
Caveats
- Catalog skews to U.S. / Canadian merchants.
- Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).
Verdict
CoinCards is the Canada/US-focused alternative to Bitrefill. Same no-account standard flow; different catalog mix.
FAQ
- Does CoinCards require KYC?
- CoinCards has optional KYC; you can use the service without it for the basic flow. No account required for most gift-card purchases; high-value orders may be subject to per-merchant terms.
- What payment methods does CoinCards accept?
- CoinCards accepts: crypto, lightning.
- Where is CoinCards based?
- Operating jurisdiction listed as Canada (operator-disclosed). This is best-known information; corporate structure can be opaque.
Sources
- CoinCards about · accessed
- CoinCards terms · accessed
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