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Save on your holiday shopping this year

The holiday season brings gifts, decorations, and festive dinners, but it can also be a financial strain. Many people rely on traditional credit cards for their purchases, often overlooking the fees, interest, and hidden costs that can significantly increase their total expenses. In this article, we will explore how crypto-friendly financial cards, like the Futcard by Futswap, can help you save on your holiday shopping and make better use of your digital assets.

How Do crypto-friendly cards work?

Crypto-friendly cards allow users to convert digital assets, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, or stablecoins, into fiat money for payments at merchants. Unlike traditional credit cards, which operate on a debt system, these cards use funds that have already been loaded from a crypto wallet.

For instance, the Futcard is linked directly to your wallet, enabling the immediate conversion of cryptocurrencies into local currencies. This approach eliminates many of the additional costs associated with traditional credit cards.

Advantages of crypto-friendly cards vs. traditional credit cards

1. Fewer Fees and Hidden Costs

  • Traditional Cards: Credit cards often charge high interest rates if you don’t pay your balance in full at the end of the month. Additionally, many have annual fees, foreign transaction fees, and penalties for late payments.
  • Crypto-Friendly Cards: Most of these cards, including the Futcard, have no annual fees or interest rates since they don’t operate as lines of credit. Furthermore, the fees for converting crypto to fiat are typically much lower than the cumulative interest rates associated with credit cards.

2. Savings on international transactions

  • Traditional Cards: These cards charge foreign transaction fees that can range from 1.5% to 3% of the total amount.
  • Futcard: It allows for straightforward conversion of cryptocurrencies to local currencies with significantly lower fees, leading to savings on international purchases.

3. Total transparency

With a crypto-friendly card like the Futcard, you can see exactly how much you are spending in real-time. The linked application displays transactions instantly, including conversion rates, eliminating the uncertainty that often comes with traditional credit cards—where charges can take days to appear.

4. No accumulating debt

One significant risk of traditional credit cards is the potential for accumulating debt that can take months or years to pay off due to high-interest rates. With a crypto-friendly card like the Futcard, you only spend what you have loaded on your card, promoting responsible spending.

Strategies to maximize savings during the holiday shopping season

If you choose to use a crypto-friendly card like the Futcard, consider these strategies to optimize your spending:

1. Plan ahead

Make a list of gifts and set a budget for each. Using your Futcard allows you strict control over your expenses since you can only spend what is available in your wallet.

2. Avoid market fluctuations 

If you’re concerned that cryptocurrency volatility might affect your budget, consider loading your Futcard with stablecoins. These digital currencies are linked to fiat currencies like the dollar, ensuring greater stability in your transactions.

3. Shop on global platforms 

Take advantage of lower transaction costs to shop at international stores without worrying about additional fees.

4. Monitor your expenses in real-time

Use the Futcard portal to instantly track your transactions. This will help you avoid unnecessary expenses and stay within your budget.

Case study: Laura and her holiday shopping

Laura, a Futswap user, planned to spend $1,000 on Christmas gifts. Initially, she considered using her credit card, but after calculating the fees, interest, and hidden costs, she realized she could end up paying up to $1,200. Instead, she chose to use her Futcard and loaded it with USDT to make her purchases.

In the end, she avoided extra fees and even received 2% cashback in cryptocurrencies, which saved her more money. Additionally, she was able to monitor each transaction in real-time, ensuring she didn’t exceed her budget.

Conclusion

The holiday season doesn’t have to be synonymous with debt and hidden costs. With a crypto-friendly card like our Futcard, you can:

  • Save on fees and avoid interest.
  • Make international transactions with minimal costs.
  • Maintain total control of your expenses.
  • Monetize your digital assets quickly and efficiently.

Our Futcard is not only an innovative and profitable alternative, but also the perfect option for those looking to make the most of their cryptocurrencies during the holiday season. This year, give your traditional credit card a break and use our Futcard to enjoy a financially stress-free Christmas.

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