Side-by-side card comparison

Bybit vs Pionex: fees, rewards and account setup

Bybit Card (Global) has the higher Overall Score by 15 points (72 vs 57). Bybit Card (Global) also looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, and Lowest fees. The details below show where Pionex Card may still be the better personal fit.

Information checked Oct 11, 202668 official sources reviewed

01 · Make the first cut

Bybit Card (Global) is the better all-round starting point

Bybit Card (Global) has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Pionex 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.

OverallBybit72Pionex57Higher score
CashbackBybit63Pionex52Higher score
TravelBybit80Pionex29Higher score
Funds controlBybit51Pionex43Higher score
Lowest feesBybit66Pionex57Higher score
TransfersBybit79Pionex79Same score

Choose Bybit Card (Global) if cashback and travel matter most

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

  • Spend from a Bybit account balance
  • Physical and virtual Mastercard access
  • Cashback can rise through tiers

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

Pionex 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, and Lowest fees, so compare that advantage with the features you would actually use.

  • Visa and Mastercard options
  • 0.1%-1% cashback in USDT
  • Pionex account funding and payouts

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
Bybit72
Pionex57

Bybit Card (Global) has the higher Overall Score by 15 points.

Entry cost & FX
Bybit$0 plan · 1.5–7% FX
Pionex$0 plan · Not disclosed 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
Bybit2% base · up to 10%
Pionex0.1% base · up to 1%

Bybit Card (Global) has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0.1%).

Funds control
BybitCustodial balance
PionexCustodial balance

Bybit Card (Global) and Pionex Card use the same custodial balance setup.

Everyday access
BybitVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay · Region dependent
PionexVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay

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

Money movement
Bybit2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Bybit account fiat withdrawal
Pionex1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; Pionex Primary ↔ Card account transfer, Pionex Primary → Mastercard account transfer; Pionex account cash-out

Both cards list the same number of stablecoins and ways to send money out.

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
2%-10%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
1.5–7%
ATM fee
0–2%
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay · Region dependent
Receive methods
1 crypto · 1 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat
Cashback
0.1%-1%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat

Current signup offers

Signup value available today

A welcome offer can improve the value of your first months with a card. Check the eligibility rules, qualifying actions and deadline first. Signup offers are excluded from card scores.

Bybit Card (Global)

Get 10 USDT

10 USDT referral reward after qualifying Bybit Card spend

  • Spend more than 100 USDT or equivalent with the Bybit Card.

Bybit Card promo codeEXVJGK

Offer terms can change. Check the current Bybit Card referral programme before applying.

Pionex Card

No active signup offer listed

We do not currently list an active signup offer for this card.

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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
Bybit Card (Global)Overall72
Pionex CardOverall57
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Bybit Card (Global)
72
Pionex Card
57
Cashback score
Bybit Card (Global)
63
Pionex Card
52
Travel score
Bybit Card (Global)
80
Pionex Card
29
Funds control score
Bybit Card (Global)
51
Pionex Card
43
Lowest fees score
Bybit Card (Global)
66
Pionex Card
57
Transfers score
Bybit Card (Global)
79
Pionex Card
79
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Bybit Card (Global)
Spend from a Bybit account balance, Physical and virtual Mastercard access
Pionex Card
Visa and Mastercard options, 0.1%-1% cashback in USDT
Trade-offs
Bybit Card (Global)
Spending follows the Bybit account model, FX can get expensive
Pionex Card
Mastercard can cost up to 3.5%, General access is virtual-only
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Bybit Card (Global)
$0
Pionex Card
$0
FX fee
Bybit Card (Global)
1.5–7%
Pionex Card
Not disclosed
Top-up fee
Bybit Card (Global)
Not disclosed
Pionex Card
Not disclosed
Card spending fee
Bybit Card (Global)
Not disclosed
Pionex Card
3.5%
ATM fee
Bybit Card (Global)
0–2%
Pionex Card
Not available
Virtual card
Bybit Card (Global)
No fee until further notice
Pionex Card
Available
Physical card
Bybit Card (Global)
Free / 5 / 29.99
Pionex Card
Not available
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Bybit Card (Global)
6 plans: Base, Beta, Alpha, Apex +2
Pionex Card
2 plans: Mastercard, Visa
Top cashback plan
Bybit Card (Global)
Infinite: 10%
Pionex Card
Visa: 1%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Bybit Card (Global)
Mastercard/Visa
Pionex Card
Visa/Mastercard
Card formats
Bybit Card (Global)
Virtual, Physical
Pionex Card
Virtual
ATM withdrawals
Bybit Card (Global)
Available
Pionex Card
Not available
Mobile wallets
Bybit Card (Global)
Apple Pay, Google Pay · Region dependent
Pionex Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Bybit Card (Global)
iOS, Android
Pionex Card
Not disclosed
Daily spending limit
Bybit Card (Global)
$1k Peru · $5k Argentina · $50k Australia · $15k Georgia/AIFC · APAC $10k–$100k by tier · 27.5k BRL Brazil · 97k MXN Mexico
Pionex Card
$10,000-$20,000/day; $10,000-$20,000/transaction depending on network
Monthly spending limit
Bybit Card (Global)
$5k Peru · $10k Argentina · $150k Australia · $65k Georgia/AIFC · APAC $50k–$350k by tier · 137.5k BRL Brazil · 145k MXN Mexico
Pionex Card
$50,000-$100,000/month depending on network
ATM limit
Bybit Card (Global)
$50/$15k Australia L1/L2 · $10k Georgia/AIFC/APAC T2–T3 · 1.8m ARS Argentina · 27.5k BRL Brazil · 90k MXN Mexico · Peru/APAC T1 unsupported
Pionex Card
Not available
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Bybit Card (Global)
Not disclosed
Pionex Card
Not disclosed
Crypto deposits
Bybit Card (Global)
Other crypto: Supported crypto
Pionex Card
Other crypto: Supported crypto
Fiat deposits
Bybit Card (Global)
Bybit account bank deposit
Pionex Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
Bybit Card (Global)
Stablecoin transfers; Bybit account fiat withdrawal
Pionex Card
Stablecoin transfers; Pionex Primary ↔ Card account transfer, Pionex Primary → Mastercard account transfer; Pionex account cash-out
Payout currencies
Bybit Card (Global)
Not disclosed
Pionex Card
Not disclosed
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Bybit Card (Global)
2%
Pionex Card
0.1%
Max cashback
Bybit Card (Global)
10%
Pionex Card
1%
Reward currency
Bybit Card (Global)
USD-equivalent cashback via convertible Bybit Points (1 point = USD 0.002; Auto Cashback from 50 points)
Pionex Card
USDT
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Bybit Card (Global)
Not disclosed
Pionex Card
Up to 5% APY
How it works
Bybit Card (Global)
Earn on spending balance
Pionex Card
Earn on spending balance
Separate deposit
Bybit Card (Global)
Not disclosed
Pionex Card
No
Use balance for spending
Bybit Card (Global)
Yes
Pionex Card
Yes
Lock-up
Bybit Card (Global)
No
Pionex Card
No
09

Trust & availability

3 fields
Custody
Bybit Card (Global)
Custodial
Pionex Card
Custodial
Control until payment
Bybit Card (Global)
Provider controls funds
Pionex Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Bybit Card (Global)
Fly Wallet Pty Ltd, Winway International Pty Ltd, Vortex Pay, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Pionex Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Bybit Card (Global)
9
Pionex Card
59
Last reviewed
Bybit Card (Global)
Oct 11, 2026
Pionex Card
Aug 14, 2026

04 · The takeaway

Bybit Card (Global) is the stronger all-round choice

Bybit Card (Global) finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 72 versus 57 for Pionex Card. The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. Bybit Card (Global) has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0.1%).

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

Both cards list the same number of stablecoins and ways to send money out. 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 Bybit Card (Global) and Pionex Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Bybit vs Pionex FAQ

Is Bybit or Pionex better overall?

Bybit Card (Global) has the higher Overall Score (72 vs 57). 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, Bybit or Pionex?

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, Bybit or Pionex?

Bybit Card (Global) has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0.1%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Bybit and Pionex differ on custody?

Bybit Card (Global) and Pionex Card use the same custodial balance setup.

How current is this Bybit vs Pionex comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 11, 2026, using 68 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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