Arculus
Card-shaped cold storage wallet that signs transactions with a tap on an NFC phone.
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Arculus key facts
| Category | Hardware wallet |
|---|---|
| Chains | 50+ blockchains |
| Platforms | Hardware, iOS, Android |
| Custody | Self-custody |
| Pricing | $99 list price |
| Chains | 10,000+ coins, 50+ blockchains |
| Company | Arculus Holdings L.L.C. |
| US availability | Yes |
| Fees | No app fee to send or receive; buy, sell and swap fees charged by OnRamper, Transak and Changelly |
What is Arculus?
Arculus is a cold storage wallet in the form of a metal card that pairs with the Arculus mobile app. Transactions need the 6-digit app PIN and a tap of the NFC card on the phone. The card lists at $99 MSRP and supports over 10,000 coins on 50+ blockchains.
How Arculus works
Access takes three factors: your biometrics, a 6-digit PIN and a tap of the card on the back of the phone.
The card talks to the phone over NFC at 13.56 MHz, and its chip is a secure element similar to those in bank cards and passports, with 512KB of memory for private keys. One card works with one wallet.
Arculus says it cannot help you regain access if you lose your recovery phrase. If you lose the card, you buy a new one and restore from your 12 or 24 words. If you lose the phone, you install the app on a new one, tap the card, choose Restore Wallet, set a new PIN and enter the phrase. Custom tokens can be added on Ethereum, Polygon and BNB Smart Chain.
How to start with Arculus
- Buy the card from getarculus.com, then install the Arculus app on iOS or Android.
- Lay the card flat, align it with the back of your phone, tap Create a New Wallet, set a 6-digit PIN, and write down the 12 or 24-word recovery phrase, which the app shows only once.
- The app lists USD, AUD, CAD, EUR and GBP as supported fiat currencies.
- Arculus says setup takes about 6 minutes.
Arculus fees and limits
- The card lists at $99 MSRP.
Arculus does not charge fees to send or receive crypto. Buy, sell and swap fees are charged by its liquidity partners OnRamper, Transak and Changelly, and are shown before you confirm. Network fees apply to every on-chain transaction.
Risks to know before using Arculus
- You review transaction details in the phone app, which runs on a connected device.
- Your recovery phrase is the only backup; Arculus cannot restore it for you.
- Buying, selling and swapping inside the app go through third-party providers, whose own terms and fees apply.
- Arculus was created by CompoSecure, and its site warns users about phishing attempts asking for recovery phrases.
Arculus alternatives
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Hardware wallets (S1, X1, S1 Pro) plus a free self-custody mobile wallet app.
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Arculus pros and cons
- No battery or charging needed
- Supports 10,000+ coins on 50+ blockchains
- Card fits in a regular wallet
- Requires an NFC phone; the card has no screen
- $99 list price
- Works only through the Arculus app
Arculus FAQ
What is Arculus?
Arculus is a cold storage wallet in the form of a metal card that pairs with the Arculus mobile app. Transactions need the 6-digit app PIN and a tap of the NFC card on the phone. The card lists at $99 MSRP and supports over 10,000 coins on 50+ blockchains.
Which chains does Arculus support?
50+ blockchains.
How much does Arculus cost?
No app fee to send or receive; buy, sell and swap fees charged by OnRamper, Transak and Changelly, according to Arculus’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
Is Arculus available in the US?
Yes, according to Arculus’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
Does Arculus hold my funds?
No. Arculus is self-custody: you keep your funds in your own wallet and sign each transaction.
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Arculus: official site, Arculus: Cold Storage Wallet, US App Store listing. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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