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MetaMask

What MetaMask is
MetaMask is a digital asset wallet and card service available through the web, browser extensions, iOS, and Android. Its free MetaMask wallet is self-custodial and provides digital asset management through a browser extension or mobile app. The service also lists a free Virtual Card and a paid Metal Card. MetaMask covers cards, fiat currency, and crypto, with peer transfers and international transfers supported. The Virtual Card has a $15,000 per day limit and a $10,000 per-transaction limit. The Metal Card costs $199 a year, with a $30,000 daily limit, $20,000 per transaction, and a $5,000 daily ATM limit. A listed transaction limit is 10000.0 per transaction. Supported browser extensions include Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge, and Opera. MetaMask was founded in 2016.
Who it suits
It suits people seeking a self-custodial digital asset wallet with web and mobile access, plus virtual or metal card options. It may also fit users needing peer or international transfers.
What it does well
- Free self-custodial wallet
- Web, iOS, and Android access
- Supports peer and international transfers
- Free Virtual Card option
- Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge, Opera extensions
What to know first
- Metal Card costs $199 a year
- Metal Card has a $5,000 daily ATM limit
- Virtual Card has a $10,000 per-transaction limit
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MetaMask wallet | Self-custodial wallet · Browser extension and mobile app · Digital asset management | Free |
| Virtual Card | $15,000 / day · $10,000 / transaction | Free |
| Metal Card | $199/year · $30,000 / day · $20,000 / transaction · $5,000 / day ATM limit | $199 a year |
As metamask.io lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
MetaMask combines a free self-custodial wallet with card options and transfer features. The paid Metal Card adds higher listed limits but carries an annual charge.
Facts from MetaMask's own pages
- Founded
- 2016 · metamask.io, 4 Oct 2026
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