"anyone with a Coinbase account" is a stretch. From the actual Shift card FAQ: "At this time, only residents of the United States may apply for a Shift Card.

"anyone with a Coinbase account" is a stretch. From the actual Shift card FAQ: "At this time, only residents of the United States may apply for a Shift Card. In order to spend bitcoin via Coinbase, cardholders must reside in one of the following U.S. states: AL, AZ, CA, DE, DC, GA, ID, IA, KS, ME, MS, NE, NV, NJ, NC, ND, OK, PA, PR, SD, TX, VT, WA, WV"