Share Your Holiday Purchase with MetaMask Card on Linea for a Chance to Get Paid Back - Linea

MetaMask Card presents the first shopping season when paying with crypto is as simple as using a debit card in Apple Pay or Google Wallet: Your keys, your card and your crypto purchasing your gifts anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
Capture your checkout moment with MetaMask Card and tell the world why it’s an upgraded experience for the chance to be reimbursed for one purchase up to $80.

Flash your MetaMask Card at the register this holiday shopping season and you might have your gift purchase reimbursed during the Crypto Holiday Challenge from MetaMask and Linea. It’s our gift and way of saying we appreciate our earliest adopters as we prepare to expand the MetaMask Card pilot program to new regions.

There is a catch, but it’s a small one: we’re looking for you to help us spread the hype around finally being able to spend your crypto on your terms. Share a video of your IRL transaction, telling us why paying with MetaMask Card is an upgrade over the traditional checkout moment and you could be paid back, courtesy of MetaMask and Linea.

The challenge runs from December 4th to 25th for users across the European Union, UK and Switzerland to celebrate MetaMask Card pilot pioneers who no longer have to ask permission to pay with crypto. With MetaMask Card, any retailer that accepts Mastercard now accepts crypto, whether they know it or not.

MetaMask Card on Linea makes each purchase a little more fun and empowering this year because it’s a crypto card that functions just like a debit card. The card utilizes Mastercard's global merchant network, combined with the security of MetaMask and the efficiency of Linea secured by the Ethereum network. This means card holders with USDC on Linea can purchase gifts and anything else using the crypto in their MetaMask wallet, maintaining control over their funds until the exact moment of payment.

How it works

Make a Purchase: Use your MetaMask Card to make a holiday purchase at any merchant that accepts contactless payments.
Capture the Experience: Create a video that shows you using MetaMask Card in action—tap your phone on the payment terminal, complete the purchase, and showcase the item(s) you bought.
Highlight the Value: In your video, demonstrate how MetaMask Card enhances your payment experience, be it through ease of spending your onchain earnings, protecting yourself from inflation, security features, or other unique benefits.
Share on Social Media: Post your video on X with the hashtag #CryptoHolidayChallenge.
Win Prizes: Each week, the creators of the top 100 videos—selected based on creativity, quality, engagement and the showcased purchase—will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $80 per user.

A purchase is not necessarily required to participate. You can also participate by sending a creative letter to Consensys at 1 Mark Square, London EC2A 4EG explaining why MetaMask Card has upgraded your life. The MetaMask Card Holiday Challenge is subject to terms and conditions.

The MetaMask Card Revolution

For years, finding retailers who accept crypto has been something of a scavenger hunt, and transactions in the real world haven't always reliably gone smoothly. Most traditional crypto cards operate similarly to prepaid cards, where one must transfer funds to a third party before spending them.

You no longer need to take those extra steps or ask permission to spend your crypto. MetaMask Card means you’re in full control of your keys, your card, your crypto. No credit checks, no banks, just your wallet, your assets and your choices. The way it should be, the way it finally can be, with MetaMask Card on Linea.

MetaMask will soon expand pilot access to MetaMask Card to users in the United States, Mexico, Colombia and Brazil with more countries and wider availability in the months to follow. More permissionless ways to spend, save and live are in your future! Follow this link to join the waitlist.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the MetaMask Card Holiday Shopping Challenge?
The challenge is a three-week event where MetaMask Card users share videos of their holiday shopping experiences using MetaMask Card. Participants have the chance to win up to $80 in USDC from a weekly prize pool and get their purchases reimbursed.
Who can participate in the challenge?
The challenge is open to MetaMask Card users in Europe and the UK, with more regions launching soon.
What are the prizes?
Top submissions get their purchases reimbursed up to $80 per user.
How are winners selected?
Winners are selected based on:
Creativity: Originality and uniqueness of your video.
Engagement: Quality of engagement with your post, as well as the number of likes, shares and replies/comments.
Value: How you showcase the value of MetaMask Card during your shopping experience.
Our curators from MetaMask and Linea will review all eligible submissions.
When will winners be announced?
Winners will be announced on our official social media channels on:
Week 1 Winners: December 12
Week 2 Winners: December 19
Week 3 Winners: December 27
Is there a limit to how many times I can enter?
You can submit multiple entries each week, but each participant can win only one prize per week.
Do I need to spend a minimum amount to qualify?
No minimum purchase amount is required. All purchases made with MetaMask Card during the challenge period are eligible.
A purchase is not necessarily required to participate. You can also participate by sending a creative letter to Consensys at 1 Mark Square, London EC2A 4EG explaining why MetaMask Card has upgraded your life.
How can I participate if I don't have a MetaMask Card yet?
Europe and the UK: MetaMask Card is available now.
Go to MetaMask Portfolio and check for the "Card" tab. Check out Getting Started with MetaMask Card for easy instructions on how to set up and use your card. Other regions: The MetaMask Card pilot will launch in more countries soon. Sign up on the waitlist to be notified of launch in your area.
Note: During the pilot phase, availability may be restricted. Register early!
How do I fund my MetaMask Card?
MetaMask Card uses the Linea network to enable near instantaneous transactions. Before using your MetaMask Card, be sure you have bridged and approved USDC, USDT or WETH on Linea. Here are the step by step instructions: https://support.metamask.io/metamask-portfolio/card/funding/
In which languages can I submit my video?
We accept submissions in any language.
How will I receive my prize if I win?
Winners will be announced on Linea socials and on the Linea Mirror blog. We will ask winners to register and verify themselves on guild.xyz.
Once verified, prizes will be airdropped in USDC to the MetaMask wallet address used when purchasing. Prizes will be distributed within seven days after winner announcements.
Are there any transaction fees associated with receiving the prize?
No, MetaMask will cover any transaction fees for sending those prizes.
Who do I contact for more information? For questions or support, go to Linea’s Discord at https://discord.com/invite/linea.