If you want a crypto card and you are tired of applications that ask for pay slips and credit reports, the MEXC Global Card asks for far less. It also asks for one thing most people get wrong: theIf you want a crypto card and you are tired of applications that ask for pay slips and credit reports, the MEXC Global Card asks for far less. It also asks for one thing most people get wrong: the
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MEXC Card: Supported Countries, Restricted Regions & What KYC Actually Requires
If you want a crypto card and you are tired of applications that ask for pay slips and credit reports, the MEXC Global Card asks for far less.
It also asks for one thing most people get wrong: the country on your proof of address (POA) has to be one MEXC can serve.
Where you happen to be travelling does not change it.
This guide covers where the Global Card is available, which countries are restricted, what Advanced KYC actually checks, and how the older MEXC Card (APAC) fits alongside it.
Key Takeaways
- MEXC offers the Global Card only in the countries and regions listed on its card page, so not being on the restricted list does not guarantee eligibility.
- Eligibility follows the country on your proof of address (POA).
- Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) cannot currently apply because of MiCA requirements.
- Advanced KYC needs a government ID and a face scan.
- No income proof, asset audit or credit check is required.
- The MEXC Card (APAC) still covers Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
What the MEXC Global Card Is
The MEXC Global Card is MEXC's second Visa card, launched on August 31, 2026.
It sits alongside the original MEXC Card, which remains available in selected Asia-Pacific markets, and the MEXC × ether.fi co-branded card.
The Global Card is a Visa Platinum virtual card in black and gold, and it works with both Apple Pay and Google Pay.
It is a separate product rather than a new version of the older card, and the two differ in country coverage, fees and spending limits.
A full side-by-side of the fee structures and limits is in Understanding the MEXC Card.
Where Is the MEXC Global Card Available?
MEXC offers the Global Card in more than 100 countries and regions, the full list is shown on the MEXC Card application page.
If your proof of address (POA) comes from one of them, you can apply, and the restricted list further down this page shows where applications are not accepted.
Eligibility Is Based on the Country of Your Proof of Address (POA)
The country that counts is the one that issued your address document.
A resident of Taiwan applying with a Taiwanese address document meets that requirement.
The reverse also holds: a proof of address from a restricted country cannot be used.
MEXC checks the country on your proof of address (POA).
The rule is not arbitrary, and knowing why it exists explains why these country lists move around at all.
Every card program runs on a BIN, the number range that tells the Visa network which institution stands behind the card.
The institution sponsoring that BIN can only take on customers in the markets its card program is set up to reach, and that perimeter is drawn by address, because address is what payment compliance systems use to place a customer in a jurisdiction.
An exchange cannot widen that perimeter by wanting to.
That one fact explains most of what looks strange about MEXC's card lineup.
Two cards exist because they run on two separate card programs, each with its own reachable markets — which is why the APAC card covers four named countries while the Global Card reaches a wider set.
Two Availability Statuses: Available and Unavailable
Like most crypto card providers, MEXC sorts countries into just two categories: available and unavailable.
A country’s absence from the restricted list does not by itself make it available, and the MEXC Card application page always has the final say on whether yours is supported.
Status | What it means | Which countries |
Available | You can apply once you complete Advanced KYC with a proof of address (POA) from a country where MEXC offers the card. | The countries and regions listed on the MEXC Card application page. |
Unavailable | Applications are not accepted from residents of these jurisdictions. | The countries and territories on the restricted list below, plus all EEA countries. |
You can start an application on the MEXC Card page.
MEXC Card Restricted Countries
MEXC does not accept card applications from residents of the following countries and territories.
The list is current as of October 2026, and MEXC updates it as compliance requirements change.
The version shown on the MEXC Card application page always takes priority over any copy of it, including this one.
Restricted country or territory | Restricted country or territory |
Afghanistan | Libya |
Akrotiri | Mali |
Albania | Moldova |
Antarctica | Montenegro |
Armenia | Morocco |
Ashmore and Cartier Islands | Myanmar |
Bassas da India | Navassa Island |
Belarus | Nepal |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Netherlands Antilles |
Bouvet Island | Nicaragua |
Burundi | Niger |
Central African Republic | North Korea |
China | Paracel Islands |
Clipperton Island | Pitcairn Islands |
Coral Sea Islands | Russia |
Cuba | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
Cyprus | Serbia |
Democratic Republic of the Congo | Somalia |
Dhekelia | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands |
Ethiopia | South Sudan |
Europa Island | Spratly Islands |
French Southern and Antarctic Lands | Sudan |
Glorioso Islands | Syria |
Guatemala | Tajikistan |
Guinea | Tromelin Island |
Guinea-Bissau | Tunisia |
Haiti | Turkey |
Heard Island and McDonald Islands | Ukraine |
India | United States |
Indonesia | Vanuatu |
Iran | Venezuela |
Iraq | Wake Island |
Juan de Nova Island | Yemen |
Kyrgyzstan | Zimbabwe |
Lebanon | Hongkong |
Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) — the 27 EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway — currently cannot apply either, because of requirements under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
MEXC Card (APAC) Countries: The Four Markets Still Covered
The original MEXC Card did not disappear when the Global Card launched.
It is still open in four markets: Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
It uses its own named country list because it runs on a separate card program.
The two cards differ in more than coverage.
The APAC card supports Google Pay only, while the Global Card works with both Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Neither card charges a crypto conversion fee; the APAC card charges no transaction fee, while the Global Card charges 1% (promotional rates shown on the MEXC Card page take priority).
On a cross-border purchase the APAC card adds a 1% foreign exchange fee on top of the Visa rate, while the Global Card adds no markup.
At standard rates, that makes the two cost the same on non-USD purchases, while the APAC card is cheaper on purchases made in USD.
Spending limits differ as well.
The APAC card allows up to 50,000 USD per transaction and 50,000 USD per day, with an annual ceiling of 1,000,000 USD and caps of 50 transactions a day and 1,040 a year.
The Global Card allows up to 80,000 USD per transaction and 1,000,000 USD per day.
Application steps for the older card are in How to Apply for MEXC Card (APAC), and its rewards rules are in the MEXC Card (APAC) Rewards FAQ.
There is also a co-branded card, the MEXC × ether.fi Credit Card, which is issued through ether.fi rather than by MEXC and carries its own country list and application flow.
Its steps are covered in How to Apply for the MEXC × ether.fi Credit Card.
What Advanced KYC Actually Requires
The Three Things You Submit
Advanced KYC on MEXC has two parts, both done on screen; the card application adds a third requirement — a proof of address (POA) from a country MEXC serves.
- Government-issued ID — a passport, national ID card or an equivalent document accepted in your country.
- Face recognition — a liveness check you complete in the MEXC App or on the website.
- Proof of address (POA) — the country on your proof of address has to be one MEXC serves, and MEXC may ask for the document itself.
The card application then asks for your contact details, your ID details and your residential address.
Entering your residential address is part of every application, and supporting documentation is requested when MEXC needs it.
Advanced KYC is usually reviewed within 24 hours, and you can start at the Advanced KYC page; the card application itself is usually reviewed within a few minutes.
What You Do Not Need to Provide
This is where the card parts company with most traditional card applications.
- Income certificate or proof of employment
- Asset audit or wealth documentation
- Credit history or credit score
- A minimum account balance to qualify
Nothing in the process looks at what you earn or what you owe.
It looks at who you are and where you live.
For anyone who has been turned down by a card issuer over a thin credit file, that is a meaningfully different bar.
How to Apply for the MEXC Global Card
The flow is the same on the website and in the App.
- Step 1 — Register and complete Advanced KYC. Create an MEXC account, then finish the ID, face and address verification described above.
- Step 2 — Open the card page. On the web, select MEXC Card under Buy Crypto in the top navigation; in the App, tap More, then MEXC Card under Finance.
- Step 3 — Find the Global Card and apply. Locate the black-and-gold card on the page and click Apply Now.
- Step 4 — Fund and activate if prompted. Some card products ask for an initial top-up before activation, and whatever you put in becomes your card balance; if the application is turned down, the full amount goes back to your account automatically.
- Step 5 — Submit your details. Enter your contact details, ID information and residential address, and check them carefully, because MEXC flags inaccurate information as a cause of review delays.
- Step 6 — Wait for approval, then fund the card. The review usually finishes within a few minutes, after which you can top up from your Fiat account and add the card to Apple Pay or Google Pay.
One card of each type per verified identity is the general rule, and cashback is shared across both cards.
The full walkthrough, including the wallet setup screens, is in How to Apply for the MEXC Global Card.
Virtual Card, Physical Card and Spending Currency
Virtual Now, Physical Later
The Global Card is a virtual card.
It is issued within minutes of approval and works online wherever Visa is accepted, apart from merchant categories MEXC does not support, and in person once you add it to Apple Pay or Google Pay.
There is no physical card in the near term.
A physical card needs an independent BIN plus the courier and customs handling that a virtual card does not, and MEXC has not announced a date for one.
What the Card Is Denominated In
The card is denominated in USD and funded with USDT.
When you pay, USDT is converted to cover the transaction, and the amount finally charged is calculated at the Visa exchange rate at settlement rather than the estimate shown at checkout.
That gap is also why a single purchase can occasionally produce two transaction records, one for the original amount and one for the rate difference.
Settlement usually takes one to three business days, though MEXC notes it can run to 30 in exceptional cases.
The MEXC Card Transaction FAQ covers authorization, settlement, refunds and disputes, and the excluded merchant categories are listed separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a minimum balance to apply for the MEXC Global Card?
No minimum balance is required to apply, though some card products ask for an initial top-up to activate the card, and that amount is returned in full if the application is unsuccessful.
Does the MEXC Global Card require KYC?
Yes, Advanced KYC (a government-issued ID and a face scan) is required, and your proof of address (POA) has to be from a country MEXC serves, but no income proof, asset documentation or credit check is involved.
Is the Global Card available in India, Indonesia or Turkey?
No, India, Indonesia and Turkey are all on the restricted list, so applications from residents of those three countries are not accepted.
Can I apply from Ukraine or Russia?
No, Ukraine and Russia are both on the restricted list.
Can residents of European countries apply?
Not from the European Economic Area (EEA): because of MiCA requirements, EEA residents cannot currently apply, and Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine and Russia are on the restricted list; for any other European country, the MEXC Card application page shows whether it is supported.
Is there a physical MEXC Global Card?
Not in the near term, since the Global Card is virtual only and a physical version depends on MEXC completing its independent BIN approval.
Which countries can still get the MEXC Card (APAC)?
The MEXC Card (APAC) is available in Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
Conclusion
The MEXC Global Card asks for less than most card applications, and what it asks for most clearly is an address it can place in a country it serves.
Check the restricted list first.
Then confirm that MEXC offers the card in your country, and from there what stands between you and a working card is an ID, a face scan, a proof of address and a few minutes.
You can start on the MEXC Card page.
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