Shift Card was voluntarily discontinued on April 11, 2019. No bankruptcy or fraud — business decision by the company.
| Product Type | Visa Debit Card |
| Integration | Direct Coinbase connection |
| Years Active | 2015-2019 (~4 years) |
| Shutdown Date | April 11, 2019 |
| User Fund Status | Safe (held in Coinbase) |
Shift Card was a pioneer in crypto spending cards — the first US card to connect directly with Coinbase. Users could spend Bitcoin stored in their Coinbase accounts at any Visa merchant.
In February 2019, Shift announced they would be "retiring the program" in April. All cards were deactivated on April 11, 2019.
Unlike most entries in this graveyard, Shift Card wasn't a victim of bankruptcy or fraud. The company made a business decision to discontinue the product, likely due to regulatory challenges and changing market conditions.
User funds were never at risk — all crypto remained safely in Coinbase accounts.