Gemini Credit Card vs Uphold Debit Card (US)
Crypto native
Crypto native
Verdict
- Gemini Credit Card scores higher overall (6.0 vs 5.6 out of 10).
- Gemini Credit Card is clearly stronger on: FX & international, Credit & financing.
- Uphold Debit Card (US) is clearly stronger on: Cashback & rewards, Limits & ATM.
- For 1,500 EUR/month of spend, Uphold Debit Card (US) comes out about 349 EUR a year ahead on base-tier terms.
Gemini Credit Card is a good fit for
- Users who need credit rather than a debit/prepaid card
- Frequent travellers
Stronger on: FX & international, Credit & financing
Uphold Debit Card (US) is a good fit for
- Stablecoin holders
- Everyday spenders who want cashback
Stronger on: Cashback & rewards, Limits & ATM
★ 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 | Gemini Credit Card | Uphold Debit Card (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 100 | 99 |
| Cashback & rewards | 30 | 50 |
| Availability | 3 | 3 |
| FX & international | 100 | 40 |
| Product features | 70 | 70 |
| Custody & security | 75 | – |
| Credit & financing | 70 | 30 |
| Limits & ATM | 11 | 74 |
| Transparency | 100 | 100 |
| Best for Cashback | 4.8 | 5.7 |
| Best for Travel | 6.7 | 5.7 |
| Best for DeFi Users | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Best for Stablecoins | n/a | 6.7 |
| Best for High Spenders | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Best for Low Fees | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Best for Beginners | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Best Crypto Credit Card | 7.2 | n/a |
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
Credit cardShow source
Debit cardShow source
Network
MastercardConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Mastercard World Elite
VisaShow source
Custody model
CustodialConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Crypto rewards are deposited into the Gemini account
Card issuer / program manager
WebBankShow source
Tiers / plans
Essential (no annual fee) · Elite ($99.99/year)Show source
Fees
Annual fee
FreeShow source
FreeConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Essential; Elite $99.99/year
Physical card fee
$4.99Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Essential
FX fee
0%Show source
1.5%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Essential; Elite has no foreign transaction fees
ATM fee
3% (min. $10)Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Cash advance: $10 or 3%, whichever is greater; cash advance APR 29.74% from the transaction date
$2.95Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Essential; Elite has no ATM fees
Other fees & markups
Late payment up to $35 · Returned payment up to $35 · Penalty APR 33.74% variableShow source
Cashback & rewards
Base cashback
1%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Everything else; 2% groceries, 3% dining
2%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Essential, paid in XRP
Max cashback
4%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Gas, EV charging and transit, on up to $300 spend a month (then 1%)
4%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Elite ($99.99/yr) on crypto- or metal-funded purchases; 3% when funded by fiat or stablecoins
Cashback paid in
Eligible digital asset selected by the cardholder; bitcoin by defaultConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Cardholder picks from Gemini's list of eligible digital assets and can change the election at any time
XRP (or other crypto at Uphold's discretion)Show source
Cashback type
CryptoShow source
CryptoShow source
Interest on balance
3%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Up to 3% APY on stablecoin balances; variable; no paid plan stated on page
Cashback-eligible spend cap
$300/monthConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Per month, applies to the 4% gas/EV/transit category only (then 1%); spend cycle refreshes on the 1st of each calendar month
Max cashback per month
$120/monthConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Essential; Elite $300/month
Cashback conditions
4% only on the first $300 of gas/EV/transit spend each month, then 1% · 3% dining, 2% groceries, 1% everything else · Spend cycle refreshes on the 1st of each calendar month · Rewards are deposited when the transaction posts; some exclusions apply to instant rewards · 10% Vault Rewards at selected merchants on a limited monthly spend that varies by merchant offerShow source
Reward exclusions
ATM transactions · Card account fees · Interest charges · Cash advances · Gift cards, prepaid debit cards, traveler's checks, precious metals, casino chips, cryptocurrency, lottery tickets and other cash equivalents · Balance transfers · Credit card convenience checks · Reloading prepaid cards · Gaming-related transactionsConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Full list in the Qualifying Purchase Transaction definition; Gemini Constellation may add exclusions at any time
Credit & financing
Credit line
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Subject to credit approval
NoShow source
Credit type
Revolving creditShow source
Interest (APR)
16.74%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
16.74% to 34.74% variable purchase APR based on creditworthiness (Prime Rate 7.00% on 25 Sep 2026)
Grace period
Payment due at least 25 days after each billing cycle closes; no interest on purchases when the full balance is paid by the due dateShow source
Availability
Available in
United StatesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
US residents only, at application and while the account is open
United StatesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Not in Louisiana, New York or US territories
Features
Apple Pay
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
When available
Google Pay
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
When available
Physical card
YesShow source
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Essential: plastic $4.99; Elite: metal $0
Virtual card
YesShow source
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Essential and Elite: $0
ATM withdrawals
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Essential: $2.95 per withdrawal; Elite: $0
Spend stablecoins
YesShow source
Security & custody
Regulation / licences
Gemini Trust Company, LLC NMLS #1518126 · Gemini Moonbase, LLC NMLS #2403509Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Entities offering the rewards program; card issued by WebBank
USD balances held at Cross River Bank, Member FDIC (pass-through insurance up to $250,000 if conditions are met) · Uphold is not a bankShow source
Annual cost at 1,500 EUR/month
Gemini Credit Card
- Annual & monthly fees+0 EUR
- FX costs+0 EUR
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costs−107 EUR
- Cashback+32 EUR
- Net annual value-75 EUR
Uphold Debit Card (US)
- Annual & monthly fees+0 EUR
- FX costs−54 EUR
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costs−32 EUR
- Cashback+360 EUR
- Net annual value274 EUR
Assumes 300 EUR foreign spend and 100 EUR ATM per month, base tier only. Use your own numbers