Side-by-side card comparison

Coinbase One vs 1inch: where the score gap comes from

1inch Card has the higher Overall Score by 23 points (79 vs 56). The available use-case scores do not point to a clear winner, so compare the fees, control of funds, card access and availability that matter to you.

Information checked Sep 5, 202636 official sources reviewed

01 · Where the gap opens

1inch Card is the better all-round starting point

1inch Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Coinbase One 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.

OverallCoinbase One561inch79Higher score
CashbackCoinbase One401inch63Compare the details below
TravelCoinbase One601inch82Compare the details below
Funds controlCoinbase One361inch80Compare the details below
Lowest feesCoinbase One581inch74Compare the details below
TransfersCoinbase One241inch93Compare the details below

Choose Coinbase One Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Coinbase One 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. Read the side-by-side details before deciding.

  • 2% BTC on eligible purchases
  • No foreign transaction fee
  • Metal card and both phone wallets

Choose 1inch Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

1inch 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. Read the side-by-side details before deciding.

  • Physical, virtual and ATM access
  • Both major phone wallets
  • Cashback in four crypto assets

What separates the two cards

The higher score is only the start. The rows below show which product differences create it.

Overall Score
Coinbase One56
1inch79

1inch Card has the higher Overall Score by 23 points.

Entry cost & FX
Coinbase One$49.99/year plan · 0% foreign transaction fee; Amex conversion rates remain separate FX
1inch$0 plan · 0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies FX

1inch Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $49.99/year).

Purchase rewards
Coinbase One2% base · up to 4%
1inch1% base · up to 2%

Coinbase One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 1%).

Funds control
Coinbase OneCustodial balance
1inchHybrid custody

Coinbase One Card uses a custodial balance setup, while 1inch Card uses a hybrid custody setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

Everyday access
Coinbase OneVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
1inchVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

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

Money movement
Coinbase One0 stablecoins · Not modeled
1inch1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; EUR or GBP bank withdrawal

1inch Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (3 vs 0).

02 · Read the shortlist

Why one card starts ahead

These quick facts cover the costs, rewards and everyday features behind the early lead.

2 cards compared
Cashback
2%-4%
Plan cost
$49.99/year
FX fee
0% foreign transaction fee; Amex conversion rates remain separate
ATM fee
Cash advance: greater of $10 or 5%, plus variable interest from posting and possible ATM-operator fees
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat
Cashback
1%-2%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies
ATM fee
€2.50 UK; €3 + 1.5% outside UK
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 1 fiat
Payout methods
9 crypto · 2 fiat

03 · Compare the details

Test the lead, row by row

A better number is marked only when both providers publish values that can be compared fairly.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
Coinbase One CardOverall56
1inch CardOverall79
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Coinbase One Card
56
1inch Card
79
Cashback score
Coinbase One Card
40
1inch Card
63
Travel score
Coinbase One Card
60
1inch Card
82
Funds control score
Coinbase One Card
36
1inch Card
80
Lowest fees score
Coinbase One Card
58
1inch Card
74
Transfers score
Coinbase One Card
24
1inch Card
93
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Coinbase One Card
2% BTC on eligible purchases, No foreign transaction fee
1inch Card
Physical, virtual and ATM access, Both major phone wallets
Trade-offs
Coinbase One Card
Paid membership is required, Debt and cash advances carry costs
1inch Card
Purchase fee stack is unclear, Card funds leave self-custody
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Coinbase One Card
$49.99/year
1inch Card
$0
FX fee
Coinbase One Card
0% foreign transaction fee; Amex conversion rates remain separate
1inch Card
0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies
Top-up fee
Coinbase One Card
Linked U.S. bank or accepted Coinbase wallet repayment; crypto spread varies
1inch Card
EUR/GBP provider-account bank deposit: 0%
Card spending fee
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
2%
ATM fee
Coinbase One Card
Cash advance: greater of $10 or 5%, plus variable interest from posting and possible ATM-operator fees
1inch Card
€2.50 UK; €3 + 1.5% outside UK
Virtual card
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Coinbase One Card
4 plans: AOC tier 1: 2%, AOC tier 2: 2.5%, AOC tier 3: 3%, AOC tier 4: 4%
1inch Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
Coinbase One Card
AOC tier 4: 4%: 4%
1inch Card
Not disclosed
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Coinbase One Card
American Express
1inch Card
Mastercard
Card formats
Coinbase One Card
Virtual, Physical
1inch Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Coinbase One Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
1inch Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Coinbase One Card
iOS, Android, Web
1inch Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Coinbase One Card
Personalized credit limit; no reusable daily spend ceiling
1inch Card
Account-specific in Profile
Monthly spending limit
Coinbase One Card
Personalized credit limit; no reusable monthly spend ceiling
1inch Card
Account-specific in Profile
ATM limit
Coinbase One Card
Cash access and its sublimit are determined by the issuer
1inch Card
Account-specific in Profile
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Bitcoin, Litecoin, XRP Ledger, Ethereum, Solana
Crypto deposits
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Other crypto: BTC, LTC, XRP or supported Ethereum/Solana assets
Fiat deposits
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
EUR or GBP bank deposit
Transfers
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Stablecoin transfers; EUR or GBP bank withdrawal
Payout currencies
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
EUR, GBP
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Coinbase One Card
2%
1inch Card
1%
Max cashback
Coinbase One Card
4%
1inch Card
2%
Reward currency
Coinbase One Card
Bitcoin
1inch Card
1INCH, USDT, BTC or BXX
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Coinbase One Card
Up to 3.5% APY
1inch Card
Not offered
How it works
Coinbase One Card
Borrow against collateral
1inch Card
Not offered
Separate deposit
Coinbase One Card
No
1inch Card
Not offered
Use balance for spending
Coinbase One Card
No
1inch Card
Not offered
Lock-up
Coinbase One Card
Yes
1inch Card
Not offered
09

Trust & availability

5 fields
Custody
Coinbase One Card
Custodial
1inch Card
Hybrid custody
Control until payment
Coinbase One Card
Provider controls funds
1inch Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Coinbase One Card
First Electronic Bank
1inch Card
Monavate Ltd, UAB Monavate
Card processing
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Crypto Life
Custody / key management
Coinbase One Card
Coinbase, Inc.
1inch Card
Baanx
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Coinbase One Card
23
1inch Card
13
Last reviewed
Coinbase One Card
Sep 5, 2026
1inch Card
Aug 31, 2026

04 · The verdict

1inch Card is the stronger all-round choice

1inch Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 79 versus 56 for Coinbase One Card. 1inch Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $49.99/year). Coinbase One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 1%).

Coinbase One Card can still be the more comfortable choice if its availability, card setup or way of holding funds suits you better. Coinbase One Card uses a custodial balance setup, while 1inch Card uses a hybrid custody setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

1inch Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (3 vs 0). 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 Coinbase One Card and 1inch Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Coinbase One vs 1inch FAQ

Is Coinbase One or 1inch better overall?

1inch Card has the higher Overall Score (79 vs 56). 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, Coinbase One or 1inch?

1inch Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $49.99/year). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, Coinbase One or 1inch?

Coinbase One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 1%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Coinbase One and 1inch differ on custody?

Coinbase One Card uses a custodial balance setup, while 1inch 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 Coinbase One vs 1inch comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was September 5, 2026, using 36 official sources in total. Each full card review lists its own check date, sources and anything the provider has not clearly disclosed.

06 · Test the winner

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