Phantom Cash Card vs Uphold Debit Card (US)
Crypto native
Crypto native
Verdict
- Uphold Debit Card (US) scores higher overall (5.6 vs 3.6 out of 10).
- Uphold Debit Card (US) is clearly stronger on: Cashback & rewards, Product features, Limits & ATM.
- A full annual cost comparison is not possible yet because some fees are not disclosed or not yet researched.
Phantom Cash Card is a good fit for
- People who want to keep control of their keys
- Stablecoin holders
Uphold Debit Card (US) is a good fit for
- Stablecoin holders
- Everyday spenders who want cashback
Stronger on: Cashback & rewards, Product features, 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 | Phantom Cash Card | Uphold Debit Card (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | – | 99 |
| Cashback & rewards | 0 | 50 |
| Availability | 3 | 3 |
| FX & international | – | 40 |
| Product features | 47 | 70 |
| Custody & security | 80 | – |
| Credit & financing | 30 | 30 |
| Limits & ATM | 20 | 74 |
| Transparency | 100 | 100 |
| Best for Cashback | 2.3 | 5.7 |
| Best for Travel | 3.8 | 5.7 |
| Best for Self-Custody | 5.8 | n/a |
| Best for DeFi Users | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Best for Stablecoins | 4.9 | 6.7 |
| Best for High Spenders | 2.7 | 6.0 |
| Best for Low Fees | n/a | 8.1 |
| Best for Beginners | 5.0 | 6.8 |
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 card, Stablecoin cardConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Debit card linked to the CASH stablecoin balance of the Phantom Cash account
Debit cardShow source
Network
VisaShow source
VisaShow source
Custody model
Self-custodyShow source
Card issuer / program manager
StripeConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Replacement cards and cards activated after 2026-10-05 are Stripe-issued; cards activated before 2026-10-05 without a replacement are Bridge-issued (disputes via Galileo)
Tiers / plans
Essential (no annual fee) · Elite ($99.99/year)Show source
Fees
Annual fee
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
1.5%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Essential; Elite has no foreign transaction fees
ATM fee
$2.95Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Essential; Elite has no ATM fees
Cashback & rewards
Base cashback
2%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Essential, paid in XRP
Max cashback
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
XRP (or other crypto at Uphold's discretion)Show source
Cashback type
NoneConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
No purchase cashback; Phantom pays variable Cash Rewards on the balance (rate shown in the app)
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
Max cashback per month
$120/monthConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Essential; Elite $300/month
Cashback conditions
Cash Rewards on CASH balances: variable APY set by Phantom, paid weekly, no lock-up · Rewards pause at $1,500 per tax year until tax details are provided · Cash Rewards not available in the US or US-sanctioned jurisdictionsConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Cash Rewards is a balance reward funded by Phantom, not purchase cashback; rate shown in the app as APY, paid weekly in CASH, no minimum balance, no lock-ups; rewards pause once total Phantom rewards reach $1,500 in a tax year until US-person status is confirmed or identity verified; not available in the US, where the card is offered
Credit & financing
Credit line
NoShow source
NoShow source
Spend own balance directly
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Spends the Cash account balance; the account must be funded before paying
Availability
Available in
United StatesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Except New York; identity verification required for the card
United StatesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Not in Louisiana, New York or US territories
Account / spend currencies
USDConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
CASH balance is converted to USD when paying; merchant is paid in USD
Features
Apple Pay
YesShow source
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
When available
Google Pay
YesShow source
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
When available
Physical card
NoShow 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
NoConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
ATM withdrawals and cash advances are unsupported merchant categories and are declined
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Essential: $2.95 per withdrawal; Elite: $0
Spend stablecoins
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Spends CASH; USDC, USDT and PYUSD on Solana are swapped into CASH
YesShow source
Spendable assets
CASHConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Cash account balance (CASH), converted to USD at payment
Blockchains
SolanaShow source
Limits
Spending limit
$2,000Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Per day; automatic review for $5,000 after 30 days
Security & custody
Regulation / licences
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
Phantom Cash Card
- Annual & monthly feesunknown
- FX costsunknown
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costsunknown
- Cashback+0 EUR
- Net annual valuenot enough data
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