A step‑by‑step guide, from opening the website to your first purchase. Follow the steps in order. After you choose your card, the guide splits: follow only the route for your card.
⚠️ Beware of scammers impersonating Sovrae admins
In our Telegram group there are scammers who pretend to be admins and will try to message you privately. Remember these simple rules:
• Sovrae admins will never contact you first.
• Sovrae will never ask you to send money outside our app — not even to "fix" a bug or a problem with your account or card.
• Sovrae will never ask for your password or your private key.
Scammers are very clever and will invent anything to trick you: fake problems, urgent deadlines, refunds, "verifications", fake support pages. If someone writes to you privately claiming to be from Sovrae, it's a scam: don't reply, don't click their links and don't send anything. For real help, write to info@sovrae.io or ask publicly in our Telegram group. Be wary of private messages (DMs): never rush, always think twice.
What you need before you start
A real email address you can access, a password you'll remember, and some USDT or USDC crypto (if you have other crypto, you can exchange it with Swap).
Were you given a physical card as a gift or in person?
You don't need to buy anything: create your account (steps 1‑4) and then go straight to Physical card received.
Which card to choose
There are 2 cards. If you're not sure which one to get: do you only want to pay online or with your phone? Get the Virtual Privacy. Do you want a physical card and to withdraw cash at ATMs? Get the Physical Privacy.
Virtual Privacy
$89
No documents (no KYC)
No KYC: no documents needed
Digital only, activates straight away
Apple Pay and Google Pay
No ATM withdrawals
Physical Privacy
$349
No documents (no KYC)
No KYC: no documents needed
Physical card shipped wherever you want
Apple Pay and Google Pay
ATM withdrawals
Fees and limits compared
Virtual Privacy
Physical Privacy
Price
$89
$349
Documents (KYC)
No
No
Top-up fee
2%
1.5%
Currency exchange fee (FX)
1.5%
1.5%
Fee per payment
$0.10 + 1.5%
$0.10 + 1.5%
ATM withdrawal fee
—
2% (on top)
Limit per single payment
$80,000
$80,000
Daily limit
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Daily ATM withdrawal
—
$3,750
Monthly ATM withdrawal
—
$80,000
Minimum top-up (net)
$10
$20
Apple Pay / Google Pay
Yes
Yes
Apple Pay fee (per payment)
0.15%
0.15%
Google Pay fee (per payment)
0.10%
0.10%
Validity
3 years
4 years
When do the limits reset?
Daily limits reset every day at 00:00 Singapore time, which is 16:00 UTC — in the UK that's 17:00 in summer (BST) and 16:00 in winter (GMT). ATM monthly limits reset on the 1st of every month.
⚠️ When you pay or withdraw: ALWAYS choose the LOCAL currency
These are foreign cards, so at the POS (the shop's card terminal) or at the ATM you'll often be offered a currency conversion. It can appear in three ways:
You're asked which currency to pay in: local currency or the card's currency (USD/SGD) → choose the local currency (e.g. EUR, GBP, CAD).
You're asked to Accept or Decline the conversion → choose Decline.
You're asked a question with Yes or No → choose No.
This is very important: if you accept the conversion, the shop's or ATM's bank applies its own exchange rate and you pay much higher fees.
Countries where the card does NOT work
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Is your country on this list? Contact us before buyingDon't give up: we have other cards that may work in your country. Write to us at info@sovrae.io or on Telegram (@sovrae_io) and tell us where you are: we'll point you to the right card.
In the countries below, the cards can't be used (Virtual and Physical).
Afghanistan
Indonesia*
Russia
Bangladesh*
Iran
Sierra Leone*
Belarus
Iraq
Somalia
Bosnia and Herzegovina*
Lebanon
South Sudan
Burundi*
Liberia*
Sudan
Central African Republic
Libya
Syria
China
Mali
Türkiye*
Cuba
Montenegro*
Ukraine
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Morocco*
United States*
Ethiopia*
Myanmar
Venezuela
Guinea*
Nepal*
Yemen
Guinea-Bissau*
Nicaragua*
Zimbabwe
Haiti*
Niger*
India*
North Korea
*Are you in one of these countries? Contact us: we may have another card that works there.
Do you travel a lot?
If you're in one of these countries, card payments won't go through. Keep this in mind before you travel.
Where the card does NOT work (types of shops)
Besides the countries, there are some categories of shops and services where the card is declined. The number next to each one is the category code (MCC).
All cards (Virtual and Physical)
Issued in Singapore
3489 Weapons and ammunition (small arms and accessories manufacturers)
Check the address
Make sure the bar at the top shows exactly app.sovrae.io. Websites with similar names may be scams.
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Click "Sign Up" and fill in the form
Click the Sign Up tab (the one on the right, highlighted in yellow).
Referral code: if someone gave you an invite code, enter it here (optional).
Name: you can enter any name you like, for example John Doe.
Email: enter your real email address. You'll receive a code there, and you'll need it to log in every time.
Password: choose a real password and write it down somewhere. Without it you won't be able to log back in.
Click the Create Account button.
The registration screen
3
Enter the code you receive by email
Open your inbox. Look for a message from Sovrae (info@sovrae.io) with the verification code.
Inside there's a 6-digit code.
Go back to the website, type the 6 digits into the boxes, then click Verify & continue.
This is where you enter the codeExample of the email with the code (yours will be different)
Can't find the email?
Check your Spam or Promotions folder. The code expires after 5 minutes: if it has expired, wait for the countdown to finish and click Resend to get a new one.
4
You're in!
Once confirmed, you're taken into the platform. You'll see the Home page with a Total Balance of $0.00: that's normal, you don't have any cards yet.
The Home page. In yellow, the "New Card" button you'll use later.
Next time
To log back in, go to the same website, click Login, enter the same email and password and click Sign In.
The Login screen
Part 2 — Deposit your money
You pay for the card in cryptocurrency. First you put money into your wallet inside Sovrae, then you use that money to buy the card.
5
Go to Wallet → Deposit
In the menu on the left, click Wallet.
At the top, click the Deposit tab.
Wallet → Deposit. If you see a spinning wheel, wait a few seconds for the address to appear.
On your phone? The menu may be hidden: tap the icon with three lines (☰) at the top to open it.
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Choose network and coin, then copy YOUR address
You can use USDT or USDC on BNB Chain and Ethereum, or USDT only on TRON:
Network on the website
May also appear as
Do you need to pay gas?
BNB Chain
BEP20 / BSC / BNB Smart Chain
No, the platform pays it
Ethereum
ERC20 / ETH
No, the platform pays it
TRON
TRC20 / TRX (USDT only)
Yes, you also need to deposit some TRX
Under NETWORK, choose the network (e.g. BNB Chain).
Under TOKEN, choose USDT or USDC.
YOUR DEPOSIT ADDRESS appears below: click the copy icon ⧉ on the right to copy it (or scan the QR code with your phone).
Send your funds to this address, choosing the same coin and the same network.
BNB Chain (BEP20) example. The QR code and address are hidden: ALWAYS use the ones you see on YOUR account.Ethereum (ERC20) exampleTRON (TRC20) example. The TRON address starts with "T" and is different from the BNB/ETH one.
The most important rule in this whole guide
The coin and the network must be identical on both sides. If you chose "USDT – BNB Chain" on the website, you must send USDT on the BEP20/BSC network.
Using USDT on TRON?
As well as the USDT, you also need to send some TRX (TRON's own coin) to the same TRON address. It's used to pay the "gas", which is the cost of each transfer on the TRON network: each transfer costs about 13 TRX, so send a bit extra. On BNB Chain and Ethereum, the platform pays the gas and you don't need to do anything.
7
Wait for your money to arrive
After a few minutes, on the same page, you'll see your updated balance under Your balance. You can also check in the Activity tab.
Why is the Home still showing $0.00?
The Total Balance on the Home page is the money on your cards, not in your wallet. Your deposit shows up only in the Wallet page.
How much should I deposit?
At least the price of the card (you top up the card afterwards). Examples:
• Virtual Privacy: $89 (you top up later, minimum $10)
• Physical Privacy: $349 (you top up later, when the card arrives: minimum $20)
If you use USDT on TRON, also send some TRX for gas.
Part 3 — Buy the card
The purchase takes place in a window with numbered dots at the top: they show which screen you're on. The Virtual has 6 screens, the Physical cards have 7.
8
Home → New Card
Once your balance has arrived, click Home in the menu on the left and then the New Card box.
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Screen 1 — Choose the card type
Click the dot next to Virtual Card (digital only, activates straight away) or Physical Card (physical card: Physical Privacy), then click Continue.
Screen 1: Virtual Card or Physical Card
From here the guide splits. Follow only your route:
Click the Virtual - Privacy card ($89) and then Continue (it becomes clickable once you've made your choice).
Screen 2: select Virtual - Privacy
V2
Screen 3 of 6 Name and colour
Card Name: this is just a label that only you see in the app. Enter whatever you like, e.g. Shopping card.
Card Color: this is also just the colour in the app. Pick any one.
Click Continue.
The name and colour are only there to help you recognise the card in the app
V3
Screen 4 of 6 Limits and fees
Read the summary and click Continue. The Promo Code is optional: if you don't have a code, leave it blank.
Virtual summary
V4
Screen 5 of 6 Payment
Under NETWORK, choose the same network you used to deposit (e.g. BNB Chain).
Under PAY WITH, choose the same coin you deposited (USDT or USDC).
Check the Total: 89 USDT (or USDC). Sovrae pays the gas ("Gas sponsored").
Click Make Payment and confirm in the small window that opens (Approve / Confirm).
The network and coin must be the ones you deposited with
Seeing "Top Up Now" instead of "Make Payment"?
It means there isn't enough money in your wallet (the red message "Not enough USDT" also appears). Check that you chose the same network and coin as your deposit, or make a deposit first as in steps 5‑7.
V5
Screen 6 of 6 Name and phone
You'll be asked for a name and a phone number. You can make both up, but the number must be in the correct format. UK example: country code +44 followed by 10 digits starting with 7, like +44 7700 900123. Don't copy the example: make up your own number. Then click Activate Card.
Made-up name and phone, but in the correct format
V6
Top up your card (Top Up)
Your Virtual starts at $0: load it before using it (minimum $10). Do the same whenever you want to add more money:
Deposit USDT or USDC into your wallet exactly as in steps 5‑7 (same rule: identical coin and network).
Go to Cards and click Top Up under the card.
The "Top Up" button is under the card, in the Cards section
The Top Up Card window opens. At the top you'll see:
CARD BALANCE: how much money is on the card right now
WALLET AVAILABLE: how much money you have in your wallet, ready for topping up
AMOUNT TO ADD TO CARD (USD): enter how many dollars you want to top up. Minimum $10. The Max button enters the highest amount possible with your wallet balance.
NETWORK and TOKEN: choose the same network and the same coin you deposited with (e.g. BNB Chain + USDT).
Click Top Up. Within moments, your card balance updates.
The top-up window: amount, network, coin and then "Top Up"
How much actually reaches the card?
Top-ups on the Virtual Privacy have a 2% fee. Example: you top up $100 → about $98 reaches the card.
Top Up button not working?
Check that your wallet (WALLET AVAILABLE) has enough money for the amount you want to top up, and that the network and coin match your deposit.
Want it to top up by itself?
Turn on automatic top-up (Auto Top‑Up): every deposit on BNB Chain or Ethereum goes straight onto the card.
V7
Use your card
The Virtual is activated straight away: once you've topped it up, it's ready to use.
In the menu on the left, click Cards: your card is there.
Click Details (show details) to see the number, expiry date and CVV.
Open Wallet (iPhone) or Google Wallet (Android), tap "Add card" and enter the details you see. From then on you can pay with your phone in shops and online.
Cards section: the "Details" and "Top Up" buttons in yellow
Protect your card detailsNever give anyone your CVV, expiry date or PIN, not even someone who says they're from support. You can give your card number (the 16 digits) only to official support, and only if you wrote to us first at info@sovrae.io or on our official Telegram (@sovrae_io) and they ask for it to check a problem. If someone writes to you first asking for your card details, it's a scam.
💱 Paying in a shop? Always choose the local currency (or Decline / No). Why?
From screen 2 until your card is active and loaded.
F1
Screen 2 of 7 Choose your physical card
Choose Physical - Privacy — $349: no documents required.
Click the card you want and then Continue (it becomes clickable once you've made your choice).
Screen 2: choose your physical card
F2
Screen 3 of 7 Name and colour
Card Name: this is just a label that only you see in the app. Enter whatever you like, e.g. Shopping card.
Card Color: this is also just the colour in the app. Pick any one.
Click Continue.
The name and colour are only there to help you recognise the card in the app
The card you receive is always black
The name and colour you choose here are only for the app. The physical card delivered to your home is black, whatever colour you pick.
F3
Screen 4 of 7 Limits and fees
Read the summary and click Continue. The Promo Code is optional: if you don't have a code, leave it blank.
Example: Physical Privacy summary
F4
Screen 5 of 7 Payment
Under NETWORK, choose the same network you used to deposit (e.g. BNB Chain).
Under PAY WITH, choose the same coin you deposited (USDT or USDC).
Check the Total: 349 USDT (or USDC). Sovrae pays the gas ("Gas sponsored").
Click Make Payment and confirm in the small window that opens (Approve / Confirm).
Physical Privacy example: 349 USDT
Seeing "Top Up Now" instead of "Make Payment"?
It means there isn't enough money in your wallet (the red message "Not enough USDT" also appears). Check that you chose the same network and coin as your deposit, or make a deposit first as in steps 5‑7.
F5
Screen 6 of 7 Delivery address
Right after payment, the Delivery address form appears. Fill in all the fields:
Full Name: the name that will appear on the parcel (see the box below)
Street Address: street, house number and flat/apartment number
City and Postal Code: city and postcode
Country: the country
Phone: choose the country code and enter the number (see the box below)
Then click Save delivery address.
The delivery form that appears after payment
The ADDRESS must be perfectCountry, city, street, house number, postcode and flat/apartment number must be completely correct and complete. If FedEx can't find the address, after 2‑3 failed delivery attempts the card is sent back.
Name and phone: how it works
These details are used only by FedEx for delivery.
• Name: it doesn't have to be completely real. Many users have received their card by entering, for example, Home Owner or just their initials, like A. B.. It depends on how fussy the FedEx courier is.
• Phone: it can even be fake or not working, but bear in mind that if FedEx can't find you, they'll call that number.
Clicked "Skip for now" instead of entering the address?
No problem: go to the Cards section and click the Pending delivery - add your address bar under the card. From there you can enter your delivery details whenever you like. Until you enter them, the card can't be shipped (unless you chose an InPost locker).
Cards section: add your address here if you skipped it
Don't want to give your address to FedEx? Use an anonymous InPost locker
If you prefer not to enter your details for FedEx, we can ship your card to an anonymous InPost locker (a parcel locker where you collect the card yourself). This is available in these countries:
Spain · Italy · France · Belgium · Luxembourg · Portugal · Poland · Netherlands (in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands the service is called Mondial Relay)
Find the InPost locker where you want to collect the card and note its locker code.
In the Delivery address form, in the Street Address field, instead of your street write Locker followed by the locker code: we'll understand that the card goes to that locker. In the other fields (city, postcode, phone…) you can enter made-up details.
Or, if you prefer: click Skip for now (or enter made-up details such as abc abc abc 123 123) and contact us straight away on Telegram (@sovrae_io) or by email (info@sovrae.io) with the locker code, together with the email of your Sovrae account.
Writing to us instead? Do it immediately after payment
Send us the locker code as soon as you've paid, so we can ship your card to the locker instead of by FedEx. Remember: you write to us, Sovrae never contacts you first.
📦 Tracking and locker PIN
As soon as the card is shipped, you'll receive an email with the tracking number. On the day the card arrives at the locker, you'll receive the PIN code to open the locker and collect your card.
F6
Screen 7 of 7 Order complete
You'll see Order Successful!: your order is complete and the card will be prepared and shipped to your address. Click Done to close.
Order complete: your physical card will be shipped
Want your name printed on the card?
By default the card has no name printed on it. On the Physical Privacy you can have a name printed, for example John Doe. If you want it, contact us right after your order on Telegram (@sovrae_io) or by email (info@sovrae.io) with the name you want, so we can print it before the card is shipped.
F7
Wait for delivery
The card arrives in 5-7 days by FedEx Express.
Track your delivery
As soon as the card is shipped, you'll receive an email with the FedEx tracking number: with that number you can follow the delivery step by step until it arrives.
In the meantime, in the Cards section, you'll see it as Inactive (with a padlock): that's normal.
F8
Card arrived: activate it
Go to the Cards section and click Activate Card.
Received your card? Cards section → Activate Card
Careful Don't click "Remove card": it deletes the card.
The Activate Card window opens:
CARD NUMBER: enter the 16-digit number printed on the card you've just received.
SET PIN: choose any 6-digit PIN you like.
CONFIRM PIN: enter the same 6-digit PIN again.
Click Activate Card.
Number printed on the card + 6-digit PIN (twice)
Your PIN is 6 digits, ALWAYS
Remember your PIN and always use all 6 digits, everywhere: at ATMs, in shops, anywhere. Never shorten it to 4 digits, even if the terminal seems to ask for 4: it won't work.
Straight after that comes the Verify your identity part: just a name and a phone number. You can make both up, but the number must be in the correct format. UK example: +44 7700 900123 (+44 and then 10 digits starting with 7). Don't copy the example: make up your own number.
Then click Activate Card.
Physical Privacy: made-up name and phone, but in the correct format
Within a few minutes the card is active, with a balance of $0.
F9
Top up your card (Top Up)
Your physical card starts at $0: load it before using it.
Deposit USDT or USDC into your wallet exactly as in steps 5‑7 (same rule: identical coin and network).
Go to Cards and click Top Up under the card.
The "Top Up" button is under the card, in the Cards section
The Top Up Card window opens. At the top you'll see:
CARD BALANCE: how much money is on the card right now
WALLET AVAILABLE: how much money you have in your wallet, ready for topping up
AMOUNT TO ADD TO CARD (USD): enter how many dollars you want to top up. Minimum $20. The Max button enters the highest amount possible with your wallet balance.
NETWORK and TOKEN: choose the same network and the same coin you deposited with (e.g. BNB Chain + USDT).
Click Top Up. Within moments, your card balance updates.
The top-up window: amount, network, coin and then "Top Up"
How much actually reaches the card?
Top-ups on the Physical Privacy have a 1.5% fee. Example: you top up $100 → about $98.50 reaches the card.
Top Up button not working?
Check that your wallet (WALLET AVAILABLE) has enough money for the amount you want to top up, and that the network and coin match your deposit.
Want it to top up by itself?
Turn on automatic top-up (Auto Top‑Up): every deposit on BNB Chain or Ethereum goes straight onto the card.
F10
Use your card
You can pay in shops with the plastic card, using your 6-digit PIN, and withdraw cash at ATMs (up to $3,750 a day and $80,000 a month).
To pay with your phone: in Cards click Details to see the number, expiry date and CVV, then add it to Wallet (iPhone) or Google Wallet (Android).
Protect your card detailsNever give anyone your CVV, expiry date or PIN, not even someone who says they're from support. You can give your card number (the 16 digits) only to official support, and only if you wrote to us first at info@sovrae.io or on our official Telegram (@sovrae_io) and they ask for it to check a problem. If someone writes to you first asking for your card details, it's a scam.
💱 Paying in a shop or withdrawing at an ATM? Always choose the local currency (or Decline / No).Why?
For anyone who already has a physical card in hand without having bought it on the platform.
Before you start
You need a Sovrae account: if you don't have one, create it by following steps 1‑4. You don't need to buy any card.
R1
Cards → "Have a physical card? Activate it"
In the menu on the left, click Cards, then the button with the gift icon 🎁 Have a physical card? Activate it at the top right (if you don't have any cards yet, you'll also find it in the middle of the page, in yellow).
In yellow: where to click to activate a card you've received
R2
Choose which card you received
Under Which card did you receive? choose Physical - Privacy ("Phone number only").
Card name: optional, it's just a name to help you recognise it in the app (e.g. Shopping card).
Click Continue.
Choose which card you received
R3
Fill in your details and activate
Card Number: the 16-digit number printed on the card.
Activation code from your provider: an 8-digit activation code that Sovrae must give you. Without this code the card can't be activated: contact Sovrae (info@sovrae.io) or the person who gave you the card to get it.
Set PIN and Confirm PIN: choose a 6-digit PIN and enter it twice.
Verify your identity: name and phone. You can make them up, but the number must be in the correct format (e.g. +44 7700 900123). Don't copy the example: make up your own number.
Click Activate Card.
Physical Privacy: card number, 8-digit activation code, PIN, name and phone
Your PIN is 6 digits, ALWAYSAlways use all 6 digits, everywhere: at ATMs, in shops, anywhere. Never shorten it to 4 digits.
R4
Top up your card (Top Up)
Your physical card starts at $0: load it before using it.
Deposit USDT or USDC into your wallet exactly as in steps 5‑7 (same rule: identical coin and network).
Go to Cards and click Top Up under the card.
The "Top Up" button is under the card, in the Cards section
The Top Up Card window opens. At the top you'll see:
CARD BALANCE: how much money is on the card right now
WALLET AVAILABLE: how much money you have in your wallet, ready for topping up
AMOUNT TO ADD TO CARD (USD): enter how many dollars you want to top up. Minimum $20. The Max button enters the highest amount possible with your wallet balance.
NETWORK and TOKEN: choose the same network and the same coin you deposited with (e.g. BNB Chain + USDT).
Click Top Up. Within moments, your card balance updates.
The top-up window: amount, network, coin and then "Top Up"
How much actually reaches the card?
Top-ups on the Physical Privacy have a 1.5% fee. Example: you top up $100 → about $98.50 reaches the card.
Top Up button not working?
Check that your wallet (WALLET AVAILABLE) has enough money for the amount you want to top up, and that the network and coin match your deposit.
Want it to top up by itself?
Turn on automatic top-up (Auto Top‑Up): every deposit on BNB Chain or Ethereum goes straight onto the card.
R5
Use your card
You can pay in shops with the plastic card, using your 6-digit PIN, and withdraw cash at ATMs (up to $3,750 a day and $80,000 a month).
To pay with your phone: in Cards click Details to see the number, expiry date and CVV, then add it to Wallet (iPhone) or Google Wallet (Android).
Protect your card detailsNever give anyone your CVV, expiry date or PIN, not even someone who says they're from support. You can give your card number (the 16 digits) only to official support, and only if you wrote to us first at info@sovrae.io or on our official Telegram (@sovrae_io) and they ask for it to check a problem. If someone writes to you first asking for your card details, it's a scam.
💱 Paying in a shop or withdrawing at an ATM? Always choose the local currency (or Decline / No).Why?
In the menu on the left, click Transactions: here you'll find a summary of all your spending and activity.
Total Activity: how many transactions you've made in total.
Spent This Month: how much you've spent this month.
The list shows every payment with the shop, date and amount (in the currency you paid in and in dollars), plus deposits and top-ups.
Use the search bar to find a shop, the filters (Deposits, Top-ups, Spend, Refunds…) to see only one type of transaction, and All time / 30 days / 7 days to choose the period.
With Export CSV you can download the list of transactions and open it in Excel.
Transactions section: the summary of all your spending
What each filter shows
Use the filters at the top to see one type of activity at a time:
Deposits: the crypto you've sent to your wallet. Each line says Deposit to Dynamic wallet, with the network, the date and a link (the coloured code) to the transaction on the blockchain.
Top-ups: the money you've moved from your wallet to a card. Each line shows how much reached the card and the top-up fee, which also appears as a separate line called Deposit Fee.
Purchases: the cards you've bought, with their price.
Commission Earned / Commission Payout: what you've earned with the Referral Program and the payouts you've received.
Deposits: the crypto that has arrived in your walletTop-ups: how much reached the card and the top-up fee (Deposit Fee)
Why does the card get less than I moved?
Because of the top-up fee. On the Virtual the top-up fee is 2%, on the Physical Privacy 1.5%: if you top up $100 on the Virtual, $98 reaches the card and $2 is the Deposit Fee. In the transaction list of the single card you'll see the same thing as Card Top-Up and Deposit Fee.
Purchases: the cards you've bought
Transactions for a single card
In Cards, under each card, you'll also find a more detailed list with the individual transactions for that card. Next to each transaction there's a label:
Authorization: the payment has been authorised (the amount is held on your balance).
Settlement: the payment has been completed by the shop.
In yellow: Authorization + Settlement for the same purchase
Seeing the same purchase twice? Don't worry
If you see both Authorization and Settlement for the same shop with the same amount, it's not a double charge: they're the two stages of the same transaction. The amount is taken only once.
Refunds and reversals: when does the money come back?
The card accepts refunds. When you pay, the amount is first held on your card (Authorization) and then completed by the shop (Settlement). If you want your money back, or a payment failed but the money was taken, there are 3 possible situations. What makes the difference is whether the payment was settled or not.
1. Refund — the payment was settled
The shop has completed the payment. To get your money back, the shop has to issue the refund. Once the shop has issued it, contact us at info@sovrae.io or on Telegram (@sovrae_io) with your account email, a screenshot of the transaction and the shop's refund confirmation: we then submit it to our card provider, which checks and processes it. It can be quick if the shop handles it straight away, but in some cases it takes up to 30 days. You'll see it in green with the label Refund.
Refunds: "Refund" label and the amount in green with a +
2. Reversal — the payment failed or was cancelled
The payment was authorised but never completed. If the shop marks it as failed or cancelled, the payment is reversed and the held money goes back to your card, usually very quickly, sometimes straight away. You'll see it in green with the label Reversal.
A reversal: "Reversal" label and the amount in green with a +
3. Not settled — the shop does nothing
The payment was authorised, but the shop neither completes it nor cancels it. The money stays on hold until the authorisation expires, then it goes back to your card automatically. This can take up to 30 days. This also shows up as a Reversal.
Situation
What happens
How long
Payment settled, the shop refunds you
Refund
Up to 30 days
Payment not settled, failed or cancelled by the shop
Reversal: the money is released
Usually very fast
Payment not settled, the shop does nothing
Reversal: the authorisation expires: the money is released
Up to 30 days
Money not back yet?
Contact us at info@sovrae.io or on Telegram (@sovrae_io) with your account email and a screenshot of the transaction and, if possible, the shop's proof or receipt of the refund, and we'll look into it for you.
💡 Better to keep the receipts of refunds and of failed payments (emails or screenshots from the shop): they're not required, but they help us a lot if you have to contact us.
ATM withdrawal fee (Management Fee)
When you withdraw cash at an ATM with your physical card, the extra 2% fee isn't added to the withdrawal: it appears as a separate transaction, usually right after the withdrawal, labelled Management Fee (or Card Fee) with the text "atm withdrawal, fee".
Example: you withdraw $200 → you'll see the $200 withdrawal and, separately, a Management Fee of $4.
The 2% ATM withdrawal fee appears separately
Automatic top-up (Auto Top‑Up)
With Auto Top‑Up you no longer need to click "Top Up" every time: you choose a card and, every time you deposit USDT or USDC into your Sovrae wallet (as in steps 5‑7), the money is automatically loaded onto that card.
In the menu on the left, click Settings and scroll down to the Auto Top‑Up box.
Under Select a card, choose the card to top up automatically (your default card).
Click Enable auto top-up and approve just once when asked.
From then on, every deposit into your wallet goes straight onto the card you chose.
Settings → Auto Top‑Up: choose the card and turn it on
Only works on BNB Chain and Ethereum
Auto Top‑Up only works with USDT or USDC on BEP20 (BNB Chain) or ERC20 (Ethereum). It doesn't work with USDT on TRON (TRC20), because on TRON you pay the gas yourself: in that case you need to top up manually with the Top Up button.
"No eligible card yet"?
It means you don't have a usable card yet: the card must be active and not frozen (not on Freeze).
Protect your account (recommended)
In the menu on the left, click Settings. In the Profile box you'll find two options we recommend turning on:
Security → turn on Two-Factor Auth (two-step verification): as well as your password, you'll need a code to log in, so nobody can access your account even if they find out your password. You can also change your password here.
Telegram → link your Telegram account: you'll receive verification codes for logging in, 3DS codes for online payments and alerts about your transactions on Telegram. It's quicker than waiting for an email.
Settings → Profile: Security (Two-Factor Auth) and Telegram
Your wallet (non-custodial)
The Sovrae wallet is non-custodial: the keys and the funds are yours. You'll find it under Wallet → Wallet tab.
At the top you'll see your wallet, the selected network (e.g. BNB Chain) and the Total balance.
Deposit and Send: to receive and send cryptocurrency.
My other wallets: your other linked addresses (for example Solana and Bitcoin).
Wallet → Wallet: your wallet. The "Settings" icon is at the bottom right
Export your private key
Because the wallet is yours, you can also export the private key and use it in another wallet: in the wallet box, click Settings (bottom right) and then Export Private Key. From there you can also set a wallet password (Set Password).
Wallet Settings → Export Private Key
Your private key is like your house key
Anyone who has your private key can take all your funds. Never give it to anyone, not even someone who says they're from customer support, and never paste it into websites you don't know. If you export it, keep it somewhere safe.
Where's my TRON balance?
The wallet widget doesn't show the TRON network. You can see your TRON (TRC20) balance in Wallet → Deposit, by choosing the TRON network. If you need to send coins out on the TRON network: export the private key of your Ethereum wallet (Settings → Export Private Key, see above) and import it into TronLink: there you'll find your TRON balance and can send it.
"Delete My Account" in the wallet: it resets your addresses
On the same screen there's the red text "Delete My Account". It does not delete your Sovrae account: it deletes the wallet and creates new deposit addresses, useful only if you want to refresh them. Before clicking it, export and save the private key of your current wallet (Export Private Key, see above): any funds left on the old addresses can only be recovered with that key. If you don't need new addresses, don't click it.
Deposited a different cryptocurrency? Use Swap
The Sovrae walletaccepts all cryptocurrencies. However, cards can only be bought and topped up with USDT or USDC on BNB Chain (BEP20), Ethereum (ERC20) or USDT on TRON (TRC20).
If you deposited a different coin (for example BTC, SOL, ETH, BNB…), you can exchange it directly in the wallet:
In the menu on the left, click Wallet, then the Swap tab at the top.
In the top section, choose the coin you have (under SWAP WITH, or under Others if you can't see it) and enter how much you want to exchange (the MAX button uses your whole balance).
Under YOU RECEIVE, choose USDT on BSC (BNB Chain) or USDT on Ethereum.
Check the route suggested to you and click Swap.
Wallet → Swap: choose the coin to exchange and receive USDT on BSC
Tip: always swap into USDT on BSC or Ethereum
That way your money is ready straight away to buy or top up cards, and on these two networks the platform pays the gas (Auto Top‑Up works too).
Earn with the Referral Program
Invite your friends to Sovrae and earn a bonus in USDT every time someone in your network buys a card. In the left menu click Referral: there you'll find your personal referral code and link, plus your earnings.
Referral page: your code, your link and the "Share with Friends" button
All the details of the Referral Program
Full program and earnings simulator on sovrae.io/sales
How it works
Share your code (e.g. SOVRAE-123) or your link with the Share with Friends button.
Your friends enter your code in the Referral code field when they sign up (step 2). Even easier: if they open your link, the Referral code field is filled in automatically.
Every time someone in your network buys a card, you earn a one-time bonus.
Your network has 3 levels:
Level 1: the people you invite directly.
Level 2: the people invited by your Level 1.
Level 3: the people invited by your Level 2.
Bonus per card purchased
Virtual card
Physical card
Level 1 (your direct referrals)
$25
$50
Level 2
$10
$25
Level 3
$5
$10
The bonus is paid once per card, when the payment is confirmed. Example: 10 friends buy a Virtual and 5 buy a Physical → 10 × $25 + 5 × $50 = $500.
Get paid
Your earnings build up in your Pending balance, at the bottom of the Referral page in the Payouts box. To withdraw them:
Enter the Amount (USD) you want to withdraw.
Choose the Payout network (e.g. BSC USDT).
Click Request payout.
Payouts: choose amount and network, then "Request payout"
Rewards are paid in USDT, and the payments you've received appear under Received payments.
Got a large audience?
Are you an influencer, a community leader, or do you run a group or a channel? We can create a special plan for you, with a customised referral link, exclusive promo codes for your followers and more rewards. Contact us at info@sovrae.io or on Telegram (@sovrae_io).
Play fair
Referral payouts are issued at Sovrae's discretion: self-referrals, fake accounts or any fraudulent activity mean no payout. The program and its rewards may change at any time.
Common mistakes and questions
Does the card work online? Does it have 3DS?
Yes, the card works for online payments and has 3D Secure (3DS). When a website asks for 3DS verification, you'll receive the code by email, at the address you created your account with, or on Telegram if you've linked it: enter it on the payment page to confirm.
ATM withdrawal not working?
Don't try again at the same ATM: switch to an ATM from a different bank.
Check that you're within the withdrawal limits: $3,750 a day and $80,000 a month.
If it still doesn't work, try again just after 00:00 Singapore time (16:00 UTC — in the UK that's 17:00 in summer (BST) and 16:00 in winter (GMT)). In the 1‑2 hours before midnight Singapore time, withdrawals can sometimes fail.
In Cards, under your card, click Settings and then Reset PIN: choose your new PIN. Remember, the PIN always has 6 digits.
How many cards can I have?
You can have up to 5 physical cards and 5 virtual cards per account.
The POS or ATM asks me which currency to use. What do I choose?
Always choose the local currency, or Decline the conversion, or answer No. If you accept the conversion you pay much higher fees. See the box on currency conversion.
Problems with a top-up, or your wallet or cards not loading?
Sometimes a top-up may show an unexpected error, the wallet may not load or your cards may not appear. This is usually caused by the browser cache or by something that didn't load properly. Try this:
Log out of your account and log in again.
If that doesn't help, open the site in an incognito window (private browsing) and log in from there.
Turn off any VPN and use a normal browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox): browsers with very aggressive protection or an isolation mode, such as DuckDuckGo, can block the wallet's scripts so it doesn't load.
If the problem is still there, contact us straight away at info@sovrae.io or on Telegram (@sovrae_io).
Can I receive the physical card at a parcel locker?
Yes, in Spain, Italy, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, Poland and the Netherlands we can ship your card to an anonymous InPost / Mondial Relay locker. In the delivery form, write Locker + the locker code in the Street Address field instead of your street (the other fields can be made up), or skip the address and send us the locker code straight away after paying. You'll get the tracking number by email and, when the card arrives, the PIN to open the locker. All the steps are here.
Can I freeze the card?
Yes. In Cards, under the card, click the Freeze button: the card is frozen and no payments will go through. Useful if you've lost it or want to avoid charges. To use it again, unfreeze it with the same button.
I've lost my card or it's been stolen: what do I do?
Act straight away:
In Cards, under the card, click Freeze to freeze it: no more payments will go through.
Yes, but always try to sort it out with the shop first (ask them for a refund): it's the quickest way. If that doesn't work, send an email to info@sovrae.io or a message on Telegram (@sovrae_io) with:
a screenshot of the transaction from your account
the reason for the dispute
your messages or receipts with the shop
Each dispute costs $35, whatever the outcome, and takes up to 30–45 days.
Can I close the card or get back the balance left on it?
Yes, it can be done, but it may lead to the permanent closure of the card: it's a very complex, manual procedure and may take several days. We only do it in exceptional cases: money loaded onto the card is meant to be spent. To request it, contact us at info@sovrae.io or on our official Telegram (@sovrae_io).
Can I use Bitcoin, ETH, SOL or other coins?
Not directly: only USDT and USDC on BNB Chain (BEP20), Ethereum (ERC20) or TRON (TRC20). If you've deposited other coins, you can exchange them for USDT with Swap inside the wallet.
I forgot my password
On the Login screen, click Forgot password? and follow the instructions you receive by email.
The verification code doesn't arrive
Check Spam and Promotions, make sure you typed your email correctly, then use Resend after the countdown.
My phone number is rejected
The format is wrong. Use the international code with the +, and the right number of digits. Correct UK example: +44 7700 900123 (10 digits after +44, the first one is 7). Don't copy the example: make up your own number. Or the number has already been used: use a different one.
⚠️ Warning: avoid several declined payments in a row
The provider can CANCEL your card
Don't make lots of failed payment attempts one after another (for example because your balance isn't enough or because the shop is blocked) without a single successful payment in between. If this happens, the card provider may cancel it.
• Before paying, check that you have enough balance on the card (amount + fees).
• If a payment is declined, don't try again over and over: first check your balance and that the shop isn't one of the unsupported ones.
• Subscriptions (Netflix, Spotify, ChatGPT…): they take money automatically and, if your balance isn't enough, they retry several times on their own. Keep your card always topped up or turn on Auto Top‑Up, or remove the card from subscriptions you no longer use.
• If the provider does cancel the card, we'll be able to return the money left on it: the process is manual and takes a few days.
Quick checklist
Account created with a real email and password (and password saved)
Email code confirmed
Wallet → Deposit: network + coin chosen, MY address copied
Sent with the SAME coin and the SAME network
(TRON only) also sent some TRX
Balance arrived
Home → New Card → card type → name and colour → Continue
Payment with the same network and coin as the deposit
Virtual: Top Up → Cards → Details → added to Apple/Google Pay
Physical: correct delivery address → card received → Activate Card (6-digit PIN) → Top Up
Card received as a gift: Cards → Have a physical card? Activate it → Top Up