Question 1

What is a crypto spend route?

Accepted Answer

A full path from crypto you already hold to real-world spending — for example USDT on Bybit → crypto card → EUR purchases, or USDT → exchange conversion → SEPA → bank card. CryptoSpend ranks those paths by estimated annual cost, steps, settlement time and complexity.

Question 2

When is a card cheaper than a bank off-ramp?

Accepted Answer

Often when you spend frequently, need instant settlement, or value fewer steps. A bank off-ramp can look cheaper on mid-point dollars but adds conversion, withdrawal friction and 1–2 day settlement. Best overall balances cost with complexity — not dollars alone.

Question 3

Are bank off-ramp estimates exact?

Accepted Answer

No. Card routes use verified fee schedules from issuer docs. Bank routes are modeled ranges (spread + withdrawal friction) until we verify exchange-specific rails the same way. Always confirm live fees on your exchange before you move funds.

Question 4

Why does the cheapest route not always win?

Accepted Answer

Best overall adds penalties for more steps and slower settlement. A $70/year bank path with four steps can lose to a $105/year card that pays instantly. Use the Cheapest role when you only care about dollars; use Best when you care about friction too.

Question 5

How often are fees checked?

Accepted Answer

Card fee models show a verified date from issuer sources. Open the Fee Tracker for schedules and links. Bank figures stay labeled as modeled estimates until each exchange rail is verified. Report outdated data if something looks wrong.

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