Side-by-side card comparison

ARQ vs Coca: fees, rewards and account setup

Coca Card has the higher Overall Score by 6 points (70 vs 64). Coca Card also looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers. The details below show where ARQ Card may still be the better personal fit.

Information checked Aug 5, 202648 official sources reviewed

01 · Make the first cut

Coca Card is the better all-round starting point

Coca Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. ARQ Card may still suit you better if its card format, way of holding funds or availability is the deciding factor. A score cannot tell you whether a provider will accept your application or whether every feature will be available where you live, so check the latest provider terms before signing up.

OverallARQ64Coca70Higher score
CashbackARQ41Coca43Higher score
TravelARQ62Coca82Higher score
Funds controlARQ52Coca85Higher score
Lowest feesARQ52Coca63Higher score
TransfersARQ75Coca87Higher score

Choose ARQ Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

ARQ Card does not lead one of the use-case scores here, but it can still be the right choice when its costs, rewards and day-to-day setup match how you plan to use it. The other card looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers, so compare that advantage with the features you would actually use.

  • Clear four-country residence coverage
  • Virtual, physical and phone-wallet access
  • Paid tiers add cashback and earnings

Choose Coca Card if cashback and travel matter most

Coca Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers in this comparison. It is worth a closer look if those are the parts of a card you expect to use most.

  • Stablecoin funding, IBAN receive and card spend
  • Physical, virtual and phone-wallet access
  • Six tiers combine cashback and rebates

The differences that could change the result

The overall score points one way, but a specific use case or product condition may point another.

Overall Score
ARQ64
Coca70

Coca Card has the higher Overall Score by 6 points.

Entry cost & FX
ARQ$0 plan · Provider spread unknown; Argentina/Brazil variant charges may apply FX
Coca$0 plan · 0% on direct pairs FX

The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option.

Purchase rewards
ARQ0% base · up to 2%
Coca1% base · up to 8%

Coca Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%).

Funds control
ARQCustodial balance
CocaSelf-controlled wallet

ARQ Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Coca Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

Everyday access
ARQVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
CocaVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

Both cards list the same number of card formats and phone-wallet options.

Money movement
ARQ4 stablecoins · ARQ P2P; USD ACH payout
Coca3 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; IBAN / bank transfers

ARQ Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (6 vs 5).

02 · Read the shortlist

A closer look at the two cards

These quick facts cover the costs, rewards and everyday features most likely to shape your choice. Use the full table below when you want the finer details.

2 cards compared
Cashback
0%-2%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
Provider spread unknown; Argentina/Brazil variant charges may apply
ATM fee
1–3%
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
2 crypto · 2 fiat
Payout methods
0 crypto · 1 fiat
Cashback
1%-8%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0% on direct pairs
ATM fee
0–2%
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
4 crypto · 1 fiat
Payout methods
7 crypto · 2 fiat

03 · Compare the details

Compare the details side by side

We highlight a better number only when both cards publish values that can be compared fairly. Anything missing stays clearly marked.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
ARQ CardOverall64
Coca CardOverall70
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
ARQ Card
64
Coca Card
70
Cashback score
ARQ Card
41
Coca Card
43
Travel score
ARQ Card
62
Coca Card
82
Funds control score
ARQ Card
52
Coca Card
85
Lowest fees score
ARQ Card
52
Coca Card
63
Transfers score
ARQ Card
75
Coca Card
87
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
ARQ Card
Clear four-country residence coverage, Virtual, physical and phone-wallet access
Coca Card
Stablecoin funding, IBAN receive and card spend, Physical, virtual and phone-wallet access
Trade-offs
ARQ Card
Provider FX spread remains unclear, Headline cashback requires membership
Coca Card
Best cashback needs COCA tier rules, ATM is free only up to allowance
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
ARQ Card
$0
Coca Card
$0
FX fee
ARQ Card
Provider spread unknown; Argentina/Brazil variant charges may apply
Coca Card
0% on direct pairs
Top-up fee
ARQ Card
Standard receive: 3 USDc for USD/crypto and 3 EURc for EUR
Coca Card
Not disclosed
Card spending fee
ARQ Card
0%
Coca Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
ARQ Card
1–3%
Coca Card
0–2%
Virtual card
ARQ Card
Free
Coca Card
Virtual card free for all tiers
Physical card
ARQ Card
$4.99 Standard; $0 Premium
Coca Card
Plastic card $5 for Starter/Standard/Standard+; free for Premium/Premium+/Elite
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
ARQ Card
3 plans: Standard, Premium, Prestige
Coca Card
6 plans: Starter, Standard, Standard+, Premium +2
Top cashback plan
ARQ Card
Prestige: 2%
Coca Card
Elite: 8%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
ARQ Card
Mastercard
Coca Card
Visa
Card formats
ARQ Card
Virtual, Physical
Coca Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
ARQ Card
Available
Coca Card
Available
Mobile wallets
ARQ Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Coca Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
ARQ Card
iOS, Android
Coca Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
ARQ Card
Not disclosed
Coca Card
30,000 EUR/day; 30,000 EUR/transaction
Monthly spending limit
ARQ Card
Not disclosed
Coca Card
30,000 EUR/month
ATM limit
ARQ Card
Not disclosed
Coca Card
850 EUR/day; 5,000 EUR/month
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
ARQ Card
Ethereum, Polygon, Tron
Coca Card
Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Avalanche C-Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Near +5
Crypto deposits
ARQ Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT
Coca Card
Stablecoins: USDT, USDC, EURC, EURS
Fiat deposits
ARQ Card
USD receive, EUR receive
Coca Card
EUR IBAN receive
Transfers
ARQ Card
ARQ P2P; USD ACH payout
Coca Card
Stablecoin transfers; IBAN / bank transfers
Payout currencies
ARQ Card
USD
Coca Card
EUR, USD where available
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
ARQ Card
0%
Coca Card
1%
Max cashback
ARQ Card
2%
Coca Card
8%
Reward currency
ARQ Card
USDc cashback
Coca Card
Stablecoins such as USDC or EURC cashback
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
ARQ Card
Up to 4.5% APY
Coca Card
Up to 5% APY
How it works
ARQ Card
Earn on spending balance, Optional earn vault
Coca Card
Earn on spending balance
Separate deposit
ARQ Card
Yes
Coca Card
No
Use balance for spending
ARQ Card
No
Coca Card
Yes
Lock-up
ARQ Card
No
Coca Card
No
09

Trust & availability

3 fields
Custody
ARQ Card
Custodial
Coca Card
Self-custody
Control until payment
ARQ Card
Provider controls funds
Coca Card
You keep control
Programme operator
ARQ Card
Not disclosed
Coca Card
COCA / CCA LABS
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
ARQ Card
36
Coca Card
12
Last reviewed
ARQ Card
Aug 5, 2026
Coca Card
Aug 5, 2026

04 · The takeaway

Coca Card is the stronger all-round choice

Coca Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 70 versus 64 for ARQ Card. The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. Coca Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%).

ARQ Card can still be the more comfortable choice if its availability, card setup or way of holding funds suits you better. ARQ Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Coca Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

ARQ Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (6 vs 5). Before applying, confirm availability in your country and recheck the provider's current fees and reward conditions.

If one card now looks like the better fit, you can check the latest application terms on the provider site or read our full ARQ Card and Coca Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

ARQ vs Coca FAQ

Is ARQ or Coca better overall?

Coca Card has the higher Overall Score (70 vs 64). That does not make it better for everyone: your preferred fees, rewards, way of holding funds and country availability can change the practical choice.

Which has lower fees, ARQ or Coca?

The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, ARQ or Coca?

Coca Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do ARQ and Coca differ on custody?

ARQ Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Coca Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

How current is this ARQ vs Coca comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 5, 2026, using 48 official sources in total. Each full card review lists its own check date, sources and anything the provider has not clearly disclosed.

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