Let’s be honest — most people looking for a virtual credit card don’t want something fancy. We just want it to work, be affordable, and maybe, just maybe, not ask for a full identity scan just to get started.
I’ve tested a few. Some were decent. Some… not so much.
Take Privacy.com, for example. It’s great if you’re in the U.S. and okay with linking your bank account. But if you’re looking for truly low-cost and a bit more privacy? Not ideal.
Then there’s Revolut and Wise — both offer virtual cards, and they’re solid in terms of stability. But again, they’re tied to your full identity, and the fees creep in over time. Not exactly what I’d call “cheap,” depending on how you use them.
So after a few trials, I came across Ekame.net.
Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much. The site’s minimal, and there’s not a ton of marketing fluff. But that turned out to be a good sign. The prices are transparent, there’s no KYC required for basic cards, and you can pay with crypto. It’s more “get in, get your card, and go” — which I kind of love.
Of course, it’s not perfect. You don’t get all the bells and whistles of big financial apps. But if you just want a cheap virtual card you can use online, without jumping through hoops, it does the job. And well.
Final Thought
If you’re tired of overpaying for “convenience” or giving away all your personal info just to make a quick online payment — this might be worth a look. For me, Ekame is the one I’ve kept using.