Prex review

Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Prex suits Uruguay-based adults and business accounts that want a prepaid Mastercard with crypto, multi-currency and travel features in one place. The monthly fee is UYU 0, and the card runs on the Mastercard network, so spending and cash withdrawals work wherever Mastercard is accepted.

Key facts

Best for
A prepaid Mastercard for spending crypto and multi-currency balances in Uruguay.
Monthly fee
UYU 0↗
Card type
Prepaid↗
Card network
Mastercard↗
Legal entity
Econstar S.A.↗
Support channels
Email, Chat, Phone↗
Features
Multi-currency, Crypto, Travel
Audience
Kids, Business
Official website
prexcard.com

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 3 sources

Apps and profiles

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Monthly fee of UYU 0 on a prepaid card
  • Multi-currency, crypto and travel features on one card
  • Runs on the Mastercard network
  • Support covers email, chat and phone

Cons

  • Money sits with the operator, so the card is prepaid rather than a bank debit card
  • Multi-currency and crypto features concentrate the risk on the operator, Econstar S.A.
  • Card spending depends on the Mastercard network rather than local rails
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Who it suits

  • Adults in Uruguay who want to spend crypto without a bank account
  • Business accounts that need a card for everyday spend
  • Travellers who want one card for crypto and multi-currency balances

Who should look elsewhere

  • Monzo Flex, if you want a debit card tied to a UK current account
  • Wise, if your priority is converting and holding several currencies at low cost
  • Bitpanda, if you want a regulated European exchange with a wider asset list

Who runs it

Prex is operated by Econstar S.A. and the card is regulated by the Banco Central del Uruguay. The card runs on the Mastercard network as a prepaid card, so it works wherever Mastercard is taken. Help is offered over email, chat and phone, which covers a phone line as well as written contact.

How Prex compares

Where Prex is available

Available
Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay
Licence in Uruguay
Banco Central del Uruguay, checked September 26, 2026

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Prex monthly fee?+

The monthly fee is UYU 0, so there is no recurring charge for holding the card. Crypto transactions and any network activity outside Mastercard are separate from that figure.

Is Prex a debit card?+

No, Prex is a prepaid card, which means the balance is loaded before it is spent rather than drawn from a bank account. That suits people who want to control spending from a loaded balance.

Which network does the Prex card run on?+

The card runs on the mastercard network, so it is accepted wherever Mastercard is accepted worldwide. Cash withdrawals can be made at Mastercard-enabled ATMs.

Who regulates Prex?+

The card is regulated by the Banco Central del Uruguay, and the operator is Econstar S.A. The prepaid balance is held with that operator rather than with a separate bank.

Can I spend crypto with the Prex card?+

Yes, crypto is one of the multi currency, crypto and travel, alongside multi-currency and travel features. The card converts the balance at the point of sale wherever Mastercard is accepted.

How do I contact Prex support?+

Support runs on email, chat and phone, so a phone line, live chat and email are all available. Phone support is the quickest route for anything urgent with a card or a transaction.

Who is the Prex card aimed at?+

It is aimed at adults and business accounts, and a kids account is also offered for younger users. Business users can use it for everyday company spend alongside crypto and multi-currency balances.

Can I use Prex while travelling?+

Yes, travel is one of the multi currency, crypto and travel, and the mastercard network means the card is accepted abroad. Holding a multi-currency balance lets you spend in the local currency of the country you are in.

Sources

Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Currency conversion fee, Free ATM withdrawals, Protection.

Prex

Prex

A prepaid Mastercard for spending crypto and multi-currency balances in Uruguay.

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