Metal Card vs Plastic Card
A metal card keeps everything your bank card does at the chip reader and adds real weight, a laser-engraved design and a card made for you. The trade-off is tap-to-pay. Here is an honest side-by-side.
Side by side
| Your plastic card | Metal card from The Rich Card | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Plastic | Premium stainless steel, about 18 g |
| Design | Your bank’s standard design | Your design: name, logo, artwork, front and back |
| How the design is made | Printed | Laser-engraved into the metal, so it resists fading |
| Chip insertion at ATMs and POS | Yes | Yes, using your own transferred chip |
| Tap to pay | Usually yes | No: solid metal blocks the signal |
| Magnetic stripe | Yes | Ships blank for privacy |
| Bank account, number, PIN | Exactly the same: it is still your card | |
Who a metal card suits
- Anyone who pays by inserting their card and wants it to feel and look premium
- Business owners who want their logo or name on the card they use every day
- Gift buyers looking for something personal (see our gift ideas)
If you rely on tap-to-pay for almost everything, keep that in mind: you will need to insert the metal card instead.
Looking after a metal card
Mirror and polished finishes can show fine marks with heavy daily use, while matte and brushed finishes hide marks better. Every card comes with a 365-day warranty on manufacturing defects and quality issues.
Questions
Is a metal card a new bank card?
No. It is your existing card and account. You move your own chip into the metal card body with the self-transfer kit.
Will the engraving fade?
Engraved and finished designs are built into the metal rather than printed on top, so they hold up well against everyday fading.
How much does a metal card cost?
Outside Pakistan every card is US$85, shown in your currency, plus shipping. See prices by country.
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Upgrade to metal
Keep your account. Change the card in your hand.