EPISODE · Jul 15, 2026 · 17 MIN
Revolut's Dogecoin Card – The "No Fees" Card That Cost Us 12%
from Banking Without Borders · host Technically Money
Revolut's new light-up Dogecoin card promises "no exchange fees" — so we put £25 through it and tracked every penny. What we found was a £16.16 Amazon purchase actually cost £18.05, and a tax headache behind every tap. In this episode:What the Doge card actually isThe test: buying DOGE, spending it at Amazon, and where £2.54 went in 35 minutesThe hidden markup: how a "fee-free" card carried a ~2.9% round-trip spreadThe tax trap: why every tap is a potential taxFollow the money: interchange, dormant crypto balances, and why this card makes perfect sense for RevolutSerious bank or meme machine? A glowing Shiba Inu, just months after the UK banking licenceWho actually buys this — and our verdictsNothing in this episode is financial or tax advice. If you're considering spending crypto, speak to a professional about the capital gains implications.Watch the blowtorch unboxing: https://youtube.com/shorts/mh916J-LnJQJoin the new Banking Without Borders Discord community https://link.bankingwithoutborders.co.uk/discordSubscribe on YouTubehttps://link.technicallymoney.com/oy8eCheck out our website DepositScout.com for the latest savings rates. Connect with us (via LinkedIn)Jan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-watermann/Jonny: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-peaseGot a question or topic you want us to cover? Drop us a message at [email protected]
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Revolut's new light-up Dogecoin card promises "no exchange fees" — so we put £25 through it and tracked every penny. What we found was a £16.16 Amazon purchase actually cost £18.05, and a tax headache behind every tap. In this episode: What the Doge card actually isThe test: buying DOGE, spending it at Amazon, and where £2.54 went in 35 minutesThe hidden markup: how a "fee-free" card carried a ~2.9% round-trip spreadThe tax trap: why every tap is a potential taxFollow the money: i...
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