Lydian Card vs Moto Card
Crypto native
Crypto native
Verdict
- At least one of the two cards does not have enough published data for an overall score.
- Lydian Card is clearly stronger on: Fees.
- A full annual cost comparison is not possible yet because some fees are not disclosed or not yet researched.
Lydian Card is a good fit for
- Stablecoin holders
Stronger on: Fees
Moto Card is a good fit for
- People who want to keep control of their keys
- Stablecoin holders
- Users who need credit rather than a debit/prepaid card
- Frequent travellers
★ Our pickEditorial choice · score unchanged · Affiliate link
Neither card is our pick. The card we recommend instead:
Crypto native · ether.fi
Why we recommend it
- 3% cashback in ETHFI on up to $2,000 of spend a monthConditions apply
- 5.35% variable interest on your balanceConditions apply
- No annual or monthly fee on the base tierConditions apply
- Extras on the base tier: airport lounge access, travel / rental car insurance, purchase protectionConditions apply
- Self-custody: funds stay in your own walletConditions apply
Conditions apply; the review lists them with sources.
Score by criterion
| Criterion | Lydian Card | Moto Card |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 100 | 0 |
| Cashback & rewards | – | 20 |
| Availability | – | – |
| FX & international | – | 100 |
| Product features | 80 | 80 |
| Custody & security | – | 80 |
| Credit & financing | – | 70 |
| Limits & ATM | – | – |
| Transparency | 100 | 100 |
| Best for Cashback | n/a | 3.6 |
| Best for Travel | n/a | 6.3 |
| Best for Self-Custody | n/a | 6.2 |
| Best for DeFi Users | n/a | 5.7 |
| Best for Stablecoins | n/a | 5.4 |
| Best for High Spenders | n/a | 4.4 |
| Best for Low Fees | 8.0 | 4.8 |
| Best for Beginners | 7.8 | 5.7 |
| Best Crypto Credit Card | n/a | 5.6 |
Conditions apply, e.g. only for the base tier, up to a monthly cap or in some countries. Tap a value with * (or hover over it) to see them.
Product
Product status
ActiveShow source
Limited availabilityConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Apply for access
Card type
Crypto-backed creditShow source
Crypto-backed creditShow source
Network
VisaShow source
VisaShow source
Custody model
Self-custodyShow source
Card issuer / program manager
RainShow source
Fees
Annual fee
FreeShow source
$2,500/yearConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Or $250 per month
Monthly fee
$250/monthConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Monthly membership option
Physical card fee
FreeShow source
Virtual card fee
FreeShow source
FX fee
0%Show source
Transfer fee
FreeShow source
Cashback & rewards
Max cashback
5%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
5x points on travel, 3x dining and retail; 1 point = 0.01 USD
Cashback type
PointsShow source
Cashback conditions
1x points on all purchases, 3x on dining and retail, 5x on travel · Redeem for flights, hotels or up to $200/month statement creditsShow source
Credit & financing
Credit line
YesShow source
Credit type
Crypto-backed creditShow source
Repayment
Settle balance monthlyShow source
Spend own balance directly
NoShow source
Spend by borrowing against collateral
YesShow source
Availability
Account / spend currencies
USDT · USDCShow source
Own IBAN / bank details
YesShow source
Features
Apple Pay
YesShow source
Google Pay
YesShow source
Physical card
YesShow source
YesShow source
Virtual card
YesShow source
Spend stablecoins
YesShow source
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Funding with USDC as collateral
Airport lounge access
YesShow source
Purchase protection
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Visa Platinum benefits; vary by region and program terms
Annual cost at 1,500 EUR/month
Lydian Card
- Annual & monthly fees+0 EUR
- FX costsunknown
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costsunknown
- Cashbackunknown
- Net annual valuenot enough data
Moto Card
- Annual & monthly fees−4923 EUR
- FX costs+0 EUR
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costsunknown
- Cashbackunknown
- Net annual valuenot enough data
Assumes 300 EUR foreign spend and 100 EUR ATM per month, base tier only. Use your own numbers