Bybit Card vs Exa Card (Uphold)
Crypto native
Crypto native
Verdict
- Bybit Card scores higher overall (7.2 vs 6.5 out of 10).
- Exa Card (Uphold) is clearly stronger on: Fees, Credit & financing, Transparency.
- A full annual cost comparison is not possible yet because some fees are not disclosed or not yet researched.
Bybit Card is a good fit for
- Frequent travellers
Exa Card (Uphold) is a good fit for
- Users who need credit rather than a debit/prepaid card
Stronger on: Fees, Credit & financing, Transparency
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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 | Bybit Card | Exa Card (Uphold) |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 88 | 100 |
| Cashback & rewards | 48 | – |
| Availability | 100 | – |
| FX & international | 80 | – |
| Product features | – | 53 |
| Custody & security | 75 | 70 |
| Credit & financing | 30 | 60 |
| Limits & ATM | 62 | – |
| Transparency | 86 | 100 |
| Best for Cashback | 6.5 | n/a |
| Best for Travel | 7.5 | n/a |
| Best for DeFi Users | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Best for High Spenders | 6.0 | n/a |
| Best for Low Fees | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Best for Beginners | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Best Crypto Credit Card | n/a | 7.0 |
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
ActiveShow source
Card type
Debit cardShow source
Crypto-backed creditShow source
Network
MastercardShow source
VisaConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Visa Signature
Custody model
CustodialConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
The provider holds the funds
HybridConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Collateral leaves Uphold and is held in Exactly Protocol smart contracts
Card issuer / program manager
Harmoniie SAS, partnering with Moorwand Ltd (Mastercard licence held by Moorwand Ltd)Show source
Third National; credit by Exactly ProtocolShow source
Fees
Annual fee
FreeConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
No application or annual fee; other fees such as exchange fees may apply
FreeShow source
Physical card fee
€5Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Issuance fee, payable in EUR or USDT
Virtual card fee
FreeConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Created automatically with the Instant Credit account
FX fee
0.5%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Marketing pages claim 0%
Crypto conversion fee
0.9%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
On top of the spot rate
ATM fee
2% (min. $1)Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
On monthly withdrawals above €100 (EEA)
Free ATM allowance
€100/monthConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
EEA
Cashback & rewards
Base cashback
1%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Non-VIP users, no monthly cap
Max cashback
10%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Up to; marketing claim, tier based on total Bybit portfolio value
Staking / holding required for top rewards
NoConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Tiers depend on portfolio value instead
Credit & financing
Credit line
NoShow source
YesShow source
Credit type
InstalmentsConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
One payment or up to 8 fixed-rate installments every 28 days
Collateral assets
BTC · ETH · USDC · XRPShow source
Interest notes
Fixed APR per payment option, confirmed at purchaseShow source
Liquidation risk
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Spending limit depends on collateral value and health score
Spend by borrowing against collateral
YesShow source
Availability
Available in
EEA, SwitzerlandConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Select EEA countries; Bybit pages conflict on which EEA countries are excluded
Not available in
United StatesShow source
Features
Apple Pay
YesShow source
Google Pay
YesShow source
Physical card
NoShow source
Virtual card
YesShow source
Security & custody
Regulation / licences
Harmoniie SAS: e-money and payment services authorised by the ACPR (Banque de France), CIB 17478, passported in the EEAShow source
Annual cost at 1,500 EUR/month
Bybit Card
- Annual & monthly fees+0 EUR
- FX costs−18 EUR
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costs+0 EUR
- Cashback+180 EUR
- Net annual value162 EUR
Exa Card (Uphold)
- Annual & monthly fees+0 EUR
- FX costsunknown
- 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