Side-by-side card comparison

Fold Debit vs Solid: overall score versus use-case fit

Solid Card has the higher Overall Score by 13 points (85 vs 72). Fold Debit Card looks stronger for Travel, while Solid Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers.

Information checked Oct 11, 202649 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

Solid Card is the better all-round starting point

Solid Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Fold Debit Card may be the better fit for Travel. 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.

OverallFold Debit72Solid85Higher score
CashbackFold Debit44Solid89Higher score
TravelFold Debit78Solid58Higher score
Funds controlFold Debit59Solid94Higher score
Lowest feesFold Debit71Solid81Higher score
TransfersFold Debit77Solid78Higher score

Choose Fold Debit Card if travel matters most

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

  • Several USD funding routes
  • Physical card and phone wallets
  • BTC rewards in the Reserve rollout

Choose Solid Card if cashback and funds control matter most

Solid Card comes out ahead for Cashback, 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.

  • Savings can stay productive while spending
  • Higher rates in selected categories
  • Eligible ACH/wire receive details

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
Fold Debit72
Solid85

Solid Card has the higher Overall Score by 13 points.

Entry cost & FX
Fold Debit$0 plan · $3 fixed foreign-purchase fee; waived at $5,000 Reserve or under legacy Fold+; Visa conversion separate FX
Solid$0 plan · 0–2% 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
Fold Debit0% base · up to 15%
Solid3% base · up to 5%

Solid Card has the higher published base cashback rate (3% vs 0%).

Funds control
Fold DebitCustodial balance
SolidSelf-controlled wallet

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

Everyday access
Fold DebitVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
SolidVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay

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

Money movement
Fold Debit0 stablecoins · ACH withdrawal, Instant debit-card withdrawal, ATM withdrawal, ACH bill pay
Solid4 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers

Solid Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (6 vs 4).

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%-15%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
$3 fixed foreign-purchase fee; waived at $5,000 Reserve or under legacy Fold+; Visa conversion separate
ATM fee
$3.50 Fold fee; waived at $5,000 Reserve or under legacy Fold+; operator fees separate
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
0 crypto · 3 fiat
Payout methods
0 crypto · 2 fiat
Cashback
3%-5%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0–2%
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
10 crypto · 17 fiat
Payout methods
3 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.

Fold Debit Card

No active signup offer listed

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

Solid Card

$25 in FUSE

$25 in FUSE after $150 of qualifying card spend

  • Sign up through the referral link, verify identity and activate the Solid Card.
  • Within 30 days of signup, spend $150 on eligible everyday purchases at three or more shops, at least $10 total at each. Purchases below $2 do not count.
  • After qualification, make one more eligible purchase of at least $10 before payout.

Solid Card promo code15QRE

The $25 value converts to FUSE at payout; FUSE can lose value. October 8 eligibility changes apply to all unpaid rewards, including already-qualified referrals. Referrals before September 8 retain $15 USDC / $75 spend, subject to the updated eligibility rules. Maximum 50 referral rewards. Solid can change or end the programme.

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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
Fold Debit CardOverall72
Solid CardOverall85
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Fold Debit Card
72
Solid Card
85
Cashback score
Fold Debit Card
44
Solid Card
89
Travel score
Fold Debit Card
78
Solid Card
58
Funds control score
Fold Debit Card
59
Solid Card
94
Lowest fees score
Fold Debit Card
71
Solid Card
81
Transfers score
Fold Debit Card
77
Solid Card
78
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Fold Debit Card
Several USD funding routes, Physical card and phone wallets
Solid Card
Savings can stay productive while spending, Higher rates in selected categories
Trade-offs
Fold Debit Card
U.S.-only applications, Free-plan ATM and foreign fees
Solid Card
Higher tiers require payment or locked FUSE, ATM availability is still being checked
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Fold Debit Card
$0
Solid Card
$0
FX fee
Fold Debit Card
$3 fixed foreign-purchase fee; waived at $5,000 Reserve or under legacy Fold+; Visa conversion separate
Solid Card
0–2%
Top-up fee
Fold Debit Card
Instant debit funding costs 1.5%, capped at $25; ACH and direct-deposit routes are separate
Solid Card
0%
Card spending fee
Fold Debit Card
0%
Solid Card
0%
ATM fee
Fold Debit Card
$3.50 Fold fee; waived at $5,000 Reserve or under legacy Fold+; operator fees separate
Solid Card
Not available
Virtual card
Fold Debit Card
Not disclosed
Solid Card
Virtual Visa in app after KYC; activation requires at least $10 in Wallet or Savings
Physical card
Fold Debit Card
$0 card purchase fee
Solid Card
Physical card not listed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Fold Debit Card
9 plans: Fold (legacy), Fold+ (legacy), Reserve base, Reserve $5,000 +5
Solid Card
3 plans: Core, Prime, Ultra
Top cashback plan
Fold Debit Card
Reserve $100,000: 3%
Solid Card
Ultra: 5%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Fold Debit Card
Visa
Solid Card
Visa
Card formats
Fold Debit Card
Virtual, Physical
Solid Card
Virtual
ATM withdrawals
Fold Debit Card
Available
Solid Card
Not available
Mobile wallets
Fold Debit Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Solid Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Fold Debit Card
iOS, Android
Solid Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
Fold Debit Card
$15,000 per transaction and per day
Solid Card
Shown in app
Monthly spending limit
Fold Debit Card
$50,000 per month
Solid Card
Shown in app
ATM limit
Fold Debit Card
$250 per withdrawal; $1,000 daily and monthly
Solid Card
Not disclosed
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Fold Debit Card
Not disclosed
Solid Card
Fuse, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum
Crypto deposits
Fold Debit Card
Not disclosed
Solid Card
Stablecoins: soUSD, USDC, USDT, FUSE, EURC; Other crypto: soETH, VOLT, WBTC, WETH, WFUSE
Fiat deposits
Fold Debit Card
Linked-bank ACH, Direct deposit, Instant debit-card funding
Solid Card
USD virtual account, TransFi ARS funding, TransFi COP funding, TransFi BDT funding +13
Transfers
Fold Debit Card
ACH withdrawal, Instant debit-card withdrawal, ATM withdrawal, ACH bill pay
Solid Card
Stablecoin transfers
Payout currencies
Fold Debit Card
USD, USD cash equivalent
Solid Card
Not disclosed
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Fold Debit Card
0%
Solid Card
3%
Max cashback
Fold Debit Card
15%
Solid Card
5%
Reward currency
Fold Debit Card
Bitcoin
Solid Card
USDC cashback
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Fold Debit Card
Not offered
Solid Card
Up to 14% APY
How it works
Fold Debit Card
Not offered
Solid Card
Borrow against collateral, Optional earn vault
Separate deposit
Fold Debit Card
Not offered
Solid Card
Yes
Use balance for spending
Fold Debit Card
Not offered
Solid Card
No
Lock-up
Fold Debit Card
Not offered
Solid Card
Not disclosed
09

Trust & availability

7 fields
Custody
Fold Debit Card
Custodial
Solid Card
Self-custody
Control until payment
Fold Debit Card
Provider controls funds
Solid Card
You keep control
Card issuer
Fold Debit Card
Sutton Bank
Solid Card
Rain, Third National, Wirex
Card processing
Fold Debit Card
Marqeta, Inc.
Solid Card
Fuse Network Ltd
Custody / key management
Fold Debit Card
BitGo Bank and Trust, N.A. / BitGo Prime LLC
Solid Card
Not disclosed
Bank transfers
Fold Debit Card
Plaid Inc., Astra, Inc.
Solid Card
Not disclosed
Programme operator
Fold Debit Card
Not disclosed
Solid Card
Fuse Network Ltd
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Fold Debit Card
29
Solid Card
20
Last reviewed
Fold Debit Card
Oct 6, 2026
Solid Card
Oct 11, 2026

04 · The trade-off

Solid Card is the stronger all-round choice

Solid Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 85 versus 72 for Fold Debit Card. The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. Solid Card has the higher published base cashback rate (3% vs 0%).

Fold Debit Card still comes out ahead for Travel, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. Fold Debit Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Solid Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

Solid Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (6 vs 4). 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 Fold Debit Card and Solid Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Fold Debit vs Solid FAQ

Is Fold Debit or Solid better overall?

Solid Card has the higher Overall Score (85 vs 72). 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, Fold Debit or Solid?

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, Fold Debit or Solid?

Solid Card has the higher published base cashback rate (3% vs 0%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Fold Debit and Solid differ on custody?

Fold Debit Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Solid 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 Fold Debit vs Solid comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 11, 2026, using 49 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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