Side-by-side card comparison

ARQ vs Spritz: overall score versus use-case fit

ARQ Card has the higher Overall Score by 2 points (64 vs 62). ARQ Card looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Lowest fees, and Transfers, while Spritz Card comes out ahead for Funds control.

Information checked Aug 28, 202677 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

ARQ Card is the better all-round starting point

ARQ Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Spritz Card may be the better fit for Funds control. 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.

OverallARQ64Spritz62Higher score
CashbackARQ41Spritz34Higher score
TravelARQ62Spritz46Higher score
Funds controlARQ52Spritz62Higher score
Lowest feesARQ52Spritz44Higher score
TransfersARQ75Spritz64Higher score

Choose ARQ Card if cashback and travel matter most

ARQ Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, 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 Spritz Card if funds control matters most

Spritz Card comes out ahead for Funds control in this comparison. It is worth a closer look if those are the parts of a card you expect to use most.

  • Direct crypto card top-up
  • Both major phone wallets
  • 154-country virtual access

Where each card has the edge

The overall leader does not win every use case, so the reason you want the card matters here.

Overall Score
ARQ64
Spritz62

ARQ Card has the higher Overall Score by 2 points.

Entry cost & FX
ARQ$0 plan · Provider spread unknown; Argentina/Brazil variant charges may apply FX
Spritz$0 plan · Exact Spritz markup not disclosed; local exchange and conversion rates may 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%
Spritz0% base · up to 5%

Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 0%.

Funds control
ARQCustodial balance
SpritzHybrid custody

ARQ Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Spritz Card uses a hybrid custody setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

Everyday access
ARQVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
SpritzVirtual + 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
Spritz0 stablecoins · Wallet-to-bank Off-Ramp

ARQ Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (6 vs 1).

02 · Read the shortlist

A closer look at the split decision

Start with the strengths that drive each use-case result, then test them against costs and access.

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
0%-5%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
Exact Spritz markup not disclosed; local exchange and conversion rates may apply
ATM fee
Not disclosed
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
0 crypto · 4 fiat

03 · Compare the details

See how the trade-offs line up

Comparable figures receive a marker; missing or unverified details stay visible instead of becoming an assumed advantage.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
ARQ CardOverall64
Spritz CardOverall62
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
ARQ Card
64
Spritz Card
62
Cashback score
ARQ Card
41
Spritz Card
34
Travel score
ARQ Card
62
Spritz Card
46
Funds control score
ARQ Card
52
Spritz Card
62
Lowest fees score
ARQ Card
52
Spritz Card
44
Transfers score
ARQ Card
75
Spritz Card
64
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
ARQ Card
Clear four-country residence coverage, Virtual, physical and phone-wallet access
Spritz Card
Direct crypto card top-up, Both major phone wallets
Trade-offs
ARQ Card
Provider FX spread remains unclear, Headline cashback requires membership
Spritz Card
ATM use is not verified, Top-up fees vary by route
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
ARQ Card
$0
Spritz Card
$0
FX fee
ARQ Card
Provider spread unknown; Argentina/Brazil variant charges may apply
Spritz Card
Exact Spritz markup not disclosed; local exchange and conversion rates may apply
Top-up fee
ARQ Card
Standard receive: 3 USDc for USD/crypto and 3 EURc for EUR
Spritz Card
1–3%
Card spending fee
ARQ Card
0%
Spritz Card
0%
ATM fee
ARQ Card
1–3%
Spritz Card
Not disclosed
Virtual card
ARQ Card
Free
Spritz Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
ARQ Card
$4.99 Standard; $0 Premium
Spritz Card
Not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
ARQ Card
3 plans: Standard, Premium, Prestige
Spritz Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
ARQ Card
Prestige: 2%
Spritz Card
Not disclosed
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
ARQ Card
Mastercard
Spritz Card
Visa
Card formats
ARQ Card
Virtual, Physical
Spritz Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
ARQ Card
Available
Spritz Card
Not disclosed
Mobile wallets
ARQ Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Spritz Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
ARQ Card
iOS, Android
Spritz Card
iOS
Daily spending limit
ARQ Card
Not disclosed
Spritz Card
No provider-published daily spend cap
Monthly spending limit
ARQ Card
Not disclosed
Spritz Card
Not disclosed
ATM limit
ARQ Card
Not disclosed
Spritz Card
Not verified for the current no-PIN card
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
ARQ Card
Ethereum, Polygon, Tron
Spritz Card
Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, Bitcoin, BNB Chain, Dash +6
Crypto deposits
ARQ Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT
Spritz Card
Other crypto: Crypto top-up
Fiat deposits
ARQ Card
USD receive, EUR receive
Spritz Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
ARQ Card
ARQ P2P; USD ACH payout
Spritz Card
Wallet-to-bank Off-Ramp
Payout currencies
ARQ Card
USD
Spritz Card
USD, CAD, GBP, EUR
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
ARQ Card
0%
Spritz Card
0%
Max cashback
ARQ Card
2%
Spritz Card
5%
Reward currency
ARQ Card
USDc cashback
Spritz Card
Spritz Credits
08

Earn

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

Trust & availability

3 fields
Custody
ARQ Card
Custodial
Spritz Card
Hybrid custody
Control until payment
ARQ Card
Provider controls funds
Spritz Card
Provider controls funds
Card processing
ARQ Card
Not disclosed
Spritz Card
Rain
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
ARQ Card
36
Spritz Card
41
Last reviewed
ARQ Card
Aug 5, 2026
Spritz Card
Aug 28, 2026

04 · The trade-off

ARQ Card is the stronger all-round choice

ARQ Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 64 versus 62 for Spritz Card. The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 0%.

Spritz Card still comes out ahead for Funds control, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. ARQ Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Spritz Card uses a hybrid custody 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 1). 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 Spritz Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

ARQ vs Spritz FAQ

Is ARQ or Spritz better overall?

ARQ Card has the higher Overall Score (64 vs 62). 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 Spritz?

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 Spritz?

Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 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 Spritz differ on custody?

ARQ Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Spritz Card uses a hybrid custody setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

How current is this ARQ vs Spritz comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 28, 2026, using 77 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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