Collectors Card

What Collectors Card does

Collectors Card Inc. is a US-based fintech startup founded in 2025 that has built a rewards platform purpose-built for the collectibles hobby. The company operates a mobile application (iOS) where users earn points through a daily 'Spin the Slab' feature and, upon launch, through purchases made with the upcoming Collectors Card Founding Member Credit Card. The credit card is a World Elite Mastercard issued by Cross River Bank (Member FDIC) with 2x points on all transactions, scheduled to launch in Summer 2026. Points are redeemable through a curated marketplace of 30+ partner brands spanning sports cards, TCG (Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece), comics, memorabilia, and video games — including Arena Club, CollX, TAG Grading, RR Auction, SCP Auctions, MyComicShop, Boxed.gg, and others.

The company's underlying technology stack combines a consumer-facing mobile app, a web-based marketplace supporting Buy It Now, Offer, and Auction transaction mechanics, and a physical Vault service in Oregon providing insured custody for high-value collectible cards. Revenue mechanics, once the card is live, will derive from three streams: credit card interchange (transaction fees), marketplace seller fees (10% of transaction value), and vault/grading/transaction ancillary fees. The card is positioned as a premium product with World Elite Mastercard benefits including Priority Pass and VIP access, while the Founding Member tier is capped at 5,000 cardholders with serialized card numbers and exclusive reward drops.

Collectors Card is a remote-first company (with preferred locations in New York, Charleston, and Dallas) employing 11–50 people. It pursues a hybrid go-to-market combining product-led growth through the mobile app, community-led growth via a tiered referral program (Gold/Silver/Bronze), and event-driven growth through trade shows such as the National Sports Collectors Convention and TCG events. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors in the source material, and is currently pre-revenue as of the data period, with the credit card launch representing the inflection point for monetization.

Name

Collectors Card

Legal name

Collectors Card Inc.

Website

https://collectorscard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Collectors Card is a fintech startup building the first rewards credit card and mobile platform purpose-built for collectibles hobbyists, spanning sports cards, TCG, comics, memorabilia, and video games. It serves individual collectors through an iOS app, a curated partner rewards marketplace, and a World Elite Mastercard launching in Summer 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Collectibles Rewards Platform

NAICS

Credit Card Issuing (522210), Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (459120), Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (459420)

SIC

Personal Credit Institutions (6141), Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYFSAKABAH

Rewards & Loyalty Credit Cards

Financial & Insurance/Lending & Consumer Finance/Credit Cards & Revolving Credit

SECONDARYCRALAGAA

Sports Trading Cards Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Collectibles, Trading Cards & Memorabilia Retail

SECONDARYCRALAGAC

Collectible Card Games (CCG/TCG) Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Collectibles, Trading Cards & Memorabilia Retail

SECONDARYCRALAGAD

Graded Cards & Third-Party Authentication Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Collectibles, Trading Cards & Memorabilia Retail

SECONDARYCRAOAMAC

Collectibles & Trading Cards Distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Toys, Games & Hobby Products Distribution

SECONDARYFSAMANAC

Multi-Merchant / Shopping Mall Gift Cards

Financial & Insurance/Payments & Transaction Processing/Prepaid, Gift Cards & Stored Value

Keywords

• Collector rewards platform
• Collectibles marketplace
• Hobby rewards card
• Trading card marketplace
• Card vault custody

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Credit Card Interchange: Revenue generated from credit card transaction fees as cardholders make purchases. Card earns 2x points on all transactions.
2. Marketplace Seller Fees: Sellers using the Collectors Card marketplace are charged a 10% fee based on the total cash value of each transaction. Buyers pay transaction fees when using credit card or ACH payment methods.
3. Vault and Grading Fees: Fees charged for vaulting services, grading submissions, withdrawals of cards from vaults, trading, shipping and handling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Collectors Card is a fintech platform that provides a rewards credit card and mobile app tailored to collectibles enthusiasts, allowing users to earn points through everyday purchases and a daily spin feature, then redeem them for sports cards, TCG, comics, memorabilia, and video games from a curated partner network. The platform also operates an online marketplace for buying, selling, and trading collectibles, along with a physical vault custody service for securely storing valuable cards.

Product overview

Collectors Card is a financial technology company offering a unified platform combining a mobile rewards application, an upcoming credit card, and marketplace services for the collectibles hobby. The core offering consists of the Collectors Card App (rewards and redemption platform), the Collectors Card Founding Member Card (a rewards credit card launching Summer 2026), the Marketplace (for buying/selling/trading cards), and the Vault Service (physical card storage). Users earn points through the app's daily 'Spin the Slab' feature and credit card purchases, then redeem them for collectibles across sports cards, TCG, comics, memorabilia, and video games from a network of partner brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collectors Card App A mobile rewards application for collectors that allows users to earn points through daily 'Spin the Slab' activities and redeem points for collectibles including sports cards, TCG, comics, video games, memorabilia, tickets, and gift cards from partner brands.
• Collectors Card Founding Member Credit Card A rewards credit card designed specifically for collectors, offering 2x points on every purchase everywhere it is accepted, with redemptions for sports cards, trading card games, comics, tickets, and exclusive partner rewards. Cardholders receive Mastercard World Elite status with VIP access, travel perks, Priority Pass, and lifestyle benefits.
• Collectors Card Marketplace An online marketplace for buying, selling, and trading trading cards, memorabilia, and other collectibles, offering three transaction methods: 'Buy It Now', 'Offer' (negotiation through offer/counter-offer system), and 'Auctions'. Sellers are charged a 10% fee based on total cash value of each transaction.
• Vault Service A physical safety vault service for securely holding custody of registered users' collectible trading cards. Collectors Card maintains industry standard measures to ensure physical integrity and security against theft, destruction, and unauthorized materials, with insurance coverage up to the aggregated market value of vaulted cards. Cards remain property of registered users.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core, featured and minor.

• Cross River BankcoreOthersIssuing bank for the Collectors Card credit card. Card issued pursuant to a license from Mastercard. Member FDIC. All credit cards subject to credit approval.
• MastercardcoreOthersCard network partner providing World Elite Mastercard benefits including Priority Pass, VIP access, travel perks, and lifestyle benefits for cardholders.
• Arena ClubfeaturedGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured rewards partner. Collectors can redeem points for Arena Club products and services.
• CollXfeaturedGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured rewards partner. App for scanning and valuing trading cards. Partner in the rewards ecosystem offering exclusive offers for collectors.
• TAG GradingfeaturedGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured rewards partner. Grading company providing card grading services accessible through the rewards platform.
• RR AuctionfeaturedGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured rewards partner. Auction house partner offering collectibles through the rewards redemption program.
• MyComicShopfeaturedGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured rewards partner. Comic book retailer offering comics and collectibles for point redemption.
• Boxed.ggfeaturedGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured rewards partner. Gaming and digital rewards partner. Users can redeem points for gaming credits and items.
• SCP AuctionsfeaturedGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured rewards partner. Sports memorabilia and cards auction house.
• Red Hood ComicsfeaturedGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured rewards partner. Comic book retailer partner.
• GoCollectfeaturedGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured rewards partner. Collectibles platform and marketplace.
• BCW SuppliesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Supplies and accessories provider.
• WeTheHobbyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Hobby and collectibles platform.
• MySlabsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Slab and storage solutions.
• MyCardPostminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Card shipping and tracking service.
• Card Dealer ProminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Tools and services for card dealers.
• AcquirminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Payments and acquiring services.
• Audio Media GradingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Vinyl and media grading services.
• SLAM OnlineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Basketball and sports media platform.
• TickPickminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Event ticket marketplace.
• VMG VinylminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Vinyl records and collectibles.
• CollectorCryptminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Cryptocurrency and digital collectibles.
• CardSight.aiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. AI-powered card valuation and insights.
• Find Your TroveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Collectibles discovery platform.
• The Trainer CourtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Sports cards and Pokemon TCG platform.
• MisprintminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Error card and misprint collectibles.
• CollectrminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Collectibles marketplace platform.
• Collectibles.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Collectibles marketplace and information platform.
• WithMascotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the rewards network. Mascot collectibles and merchandise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• eBay: Largest general collectibles marketplace and a significant incumbent in card sales. Comparable as the dominant destination Collectors Card's marketplace must compete with for hobbyist transaction volume.
• Heritage Auctions: Major auction house for comics, trading cards, and memorabilia. Comparable as a high-value collectibles transaction venue and rewards partner candidate.
• Fanatics Collect: Vertically integrated sports collectibles platform (acquired PWCC, Topps). Comparable as a scaled, well-capitalized competitor building a full-stack collector ecosystem that could overlap with Collectors Card's roadmap.

Direct peers

• Goldin: Leading sports card and collectibles auction house. Comparable as a destination for high-value card transactions and as a potential partner/competitor for marketplace volume.
• Arena Club: Collectibles marketplace and grading platform that is both a Collectors Card rewards partner and a direct competitor in the sports card/TCG buying and grading space.
• COMC (Check Out My Cards): Established online marketplace for sports and TCG card trading with consignment and vault-style storage services. Comparable in marketplace + storage dual offering.
• Bilt Rewards: Vertical rewards credit card that pioneered the niche-affinity card model (rent). Closest comparable in business model—a card earning points redeemable in a specific category with partner ecosystem economics.
• CollX: Mobile app for scanning and valuing trading cards that is also a Collectors Card rewards partner. Directly comparable as a collector-facing platform with shared user base across sports cards and TCG.
• PWCC Marketplace: Major sports card trading card marketplace acquired by Fanatics Collect. Comparable as a peer-to-peer marketplace competing for the same buyer/seller flow Collectors Card targets.

Emerging players

• CardSight.ai: AI-powered card valuation and insights platform that is a Collectors Card rewards partner. Comparable as a technology-enabled data layer serving the same collector audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/4CollectorsCard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/collectorscard/posts/?feedView=all
• Instagraminstagram.com/collectorscardofficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@collectorscardofficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Collectors Card