Side-by-side card comparison

ARQ vs Fasset: fees, rewards and account setup

ARQ Card has the higher Overall Score by 11 points (64 vs 53). ARQ Card also looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers. The details below show where Fasset Card may still be the better personal fit.

Information checked Aug 11, 202645 official sources reviewed

01 · Make the first cut

ARQ Card is the better all-round starting point

ARQ Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Fasset 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.

OverallARQ64Fasset53Higher score
CashbackARQ41Fasset19Higher score
TravelARQ62Fasset30Higher score
Funds controlARQ52Fasset45Higher score
Lowest feesARQ52Fasset51Higher score
TransfersARQ75Fasset50Higher score

Choose ARQ Card if cashback and travel matter most

ARQ 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.

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

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

Fasset 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 internal USDT funding flow
  • Broad phone-wallet support
  • Complete card-country list

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
Fasset53

ARQ Card has the higher Overall Score by 11 points.

Entry cost & FX
ARQ$0 plan · Provider spread unknown; Argentina/Brazil variant charges may apply FX
FassetNot disclosed plan · 3% non-USD FX; up to 3% cross-border may also apply 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%
FassetNot disclosed

The providers have not published enough matching base cashback information to name a winner. Check the maximum rates, reward assets, caps and conditions below.

Funds control
ARQCustodial balance
FassetCustodial balance

ARQ Card and Fasset Card use the same custodial balance setup.

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

ARQ Card lists more card formats and phone-wallet options (4 vs 3).

Money movement
ARQ4 stablecoins · ARQ P2P; USD ACH payout
Fasset1 stablecoin · Card balance back to Fasset Wallet

ARQ Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (6 vs 2).

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
Not disclosed
Plan cost
Not disclosed
FX fee
3% non-USD FX; up to 3% cross-border may also apply
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
0 crypto · 0 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
Fasset CardOverall53
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
ARQ Card
64
Fasset Card
53
Cashback score
ARQ Card
41
Fasset Card
19
Travel score
ARQ Card
62
Fasset Card
30
Funds control score
ARQ Card
52
Fasset Card
45
Lowest fees score
ARQ Card
52
Fasset Card
51
Transfers score
ARQ Card
75
Fasset Card
50
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
ARQ Card
Clear four-country residence coverage, Virtual, physical and phone-wallet access
Fasset Card
Clear internal USDT funding flow, Broad phone-wallet support
Trade-offs
ARQ Card
Provider FX spread remains unclear, Headline cashback requires membership
Fasset Card
Foreign spend can be expensive, OWN reward economics are missing
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
ARQ Card
$0
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
FX fee
ARQ Card
Provider spread unknown; Argentina/Brazil variant charges may apply
Fasset Card
3% non-USD FX; up to 3% cross-border may also apply
Top-up fee
ARQ Card
Standard receive: 3 USDc for USD/crypto and 3 EURc for EUR
Fasset Card
0%
Card spending fee
ARQ Card
0%
Fasset Card
0%
ATM fee
ARQ Card
1–3%
Fasset Card
Not available
Virtual card
ARQ Card
Free
Fasset Card
9.99 USDT activation / issuance fee
Physical card
ARQ Card
$4.99 Standard; $0 Premium
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
ARQ Card
3 plans: Standard, Premium, Prestige
Fasset Card
Base virtual live; Edge waitlist; Select, Elite and Reserve coming soon
Top cashback plan
ARQ Card
Prestige: 2%
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
ARQ Card
Mastercard
Fasset Card
Visa
Card formats
ARQ Card
Virtual, Physical
Fasset Card
Virtual
ATM withdrawals
ARQ Card
Available
Fasset Card
Not available
Mobile wallets
ARQ Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Fasset Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
ARQ Card
iOS, Android
Fasset Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
ARQ Card
Not disclosed
Fasset Card
$2,000 per day
Monthly spending limit
ARQ Card
Not disclosed
Fasset Card
Not publicly disclosed
ATM limit
ARQ Card
Not disclosed
Fasset Card
Not applicable; ATM cash advances unavailable
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
ARQ Card
Ethereum, Polygon, Tron
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Crypto deposits
ARQ Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT
Fasset Card
Stablecoins: USDT
Fiat deposits
ARQ Card
USD receive, EUR receive
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
ARQ Card
ARQ P2P; USD ACH payout
Fasset Card
Card balance back to Fasset Wallet
Payout currencies
ARQ Card
USD
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
ARQ Card
0%
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Max cashback
ARQ Card
2%
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Reward currency
ARQ Card
USDc cashback
Fasset Card
OWN points
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
ARQ Card
Up to 4.5% APY
Fasset Card
Not offered
How it works
ARQ Card
Earn on spending balance, Optional earn vault
Fasset Card
Not offered
Separate deposit
ARQ Card
Yes
Fasset Card
Not offered
Use balance for spending
ARQ Card
No
Fasset Card
Not offered
Lock-up
ARQ Card
No
Fasset Card
Not offered
09

Trust & availability

3 fields
Custody
ARQ Card
Custodial
Fasset Card
Custodial
Control until payment
ARQ Card
Provider controls funds
Fasset Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
ARQ Card
Not disclosed
Fasset Card
Third National
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
ARQ Card
36
Fasset Card
9
Last reviewed
ARQ Card
Aug 5, 2026
Fasset Card
Aug 11, 2026

04 · The takeaway

ARQ Card is the stronger all-round choice

ARQ Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 64 versus 53 for Fasset Card. The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. The providers have not published enough matching base cashback information to name a winner. Check the maximum rates, reward assets, caps and conditions below.

Fasset Card can still be the more comfortable choice if its availability, card setup or way of holding funds suits you better. ARQ Card and Fasset Card use the same custodial balance setup.

ARQ Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (6 vs 2). 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 Fasset Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

ARQ vs Fasset FAQ

Is ARQ or Fasset better overall?

ARQ Card has the higher Overall Score (64 vs 53). 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 Fasset?

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 Fasset?

The providers have not published enough matching base cashback information to name a winner. Check the maximum rates, reward assets, caps and conditions below. Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do ARQ and Fasset differ on custody?

ARQ Card and Fasset Card use the same custodial balance setup.

How current is this ARQ vs Fasset comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 11, 2026, using 45 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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