# CoinCards

> Source: https://fuckyc.org/services/coincards/
> Website: https://coincards.com/
> Categories: Crypto-for-gift-card marketplaces
> KYC: optional — No account required for most gift-card purchases; high-value orders may be subject to per-merchant terms.
> Status: active
> Jurisdiction: Canada (operator-disclosed)
> Fiat on-ramp: no
> Payment methods: crypto, lightning
> Founded: 2014
> Open source: no
> Custodial: no
> Last verified: 2026-01-01

## Verdict

CoinCards is the Canada/US-focused alternative to Bitrefill. Same no-account standard flow; different catalog mix.

## 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).

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## What CoinCards is

A North-American-leaning crypto-for-gift-card marketplace.

## Threat-model fit

US/CA crypto-to-retail conversion.

## Sources

- [CoinCards about](https://coincards.com/about) — accessed 2026-01-01
- [CoinCards terms](https://coincards.com/terms) — accessed 2026-01-01