Side-by-side card comparison

Solid vs Pionex: overall score versus use-case fit

Solid Card has the higher Overall Score by 28 points (85 vs 57). Solid Card looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, and Lowest fees, while Pionex Card comes out ahead for Transfers.

Information checked Oct 11, 202679 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. Pionex Card may be the better fit for Transfers. 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.

OverallSolid85Pionex57Higher score
CashbackSolid89Pionex52Higher score
TravelSolid58Pionex29Higher score
Funds controlSolid94Pionex43Higher score
Lowest feesSolid81Pionex57Higher score
TransfersSolid78Pionex79Higher score

Choose Solid Card if cashback and travel matter most

Solid Card 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.

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

Choose Pionex Card if transfers matters most

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

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

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
Solid85
Pionex57

Solid Card has the higher Overall Score by 28 points.

Entry cost & FX
Solid$0 plan · 0–2% 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
Solid3% base · up to 5%
Pionex0.1% base · up to 1%

Solid Card has the higher published base cashback rate (3% vs 0.1%).

Funds control
SolidSelf-controlled wallet
PionexCustodial balance

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

Everyday access
SolidVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay
PionexVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay

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

Money movement
Solid4 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers
Pionex1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; Pionex Primary ↔ Card account transfer, Pionex Primary → Mastercard account transfer; Pionex account cash-out

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
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
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.

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.

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

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
Solid CardOverall85
Pionex CardOverall57
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Solid Card
85
Pionex Card
57
Cashback score
Solid Card
89
Pionex Card
52
Travel score
Solid Card
58
Pionex Card
29
Funds control score
Solid Card
94
Pionex Card
43
Lowest fees score
Solid Card
81
Pionex Card
57
Transfers score
Solid Card
78
Pionex Card
79
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Solid Card
Savings can stay productive while spending, Higher rates in selected categories
Pionex Card
Visa and Mastercard options, 0.1%-1% cashback in USDT
Trade-offs
Solid Card
Higher tiers require payment or locked FUSE, ATM availability is still being checked
Pionex Card
Mastercard can cost up to 3.5%, General access is virtual-only
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Solid Card
$0
Pionex Card
$0
FX fee
Solid Card
0–2%
Pionex Card
Not disclosed
Top-up fee
Solid Card
0%
Pionex Card
Not disclosed
Card spending fee
Solid Card
0%
Pionex Card
3.5%
ATM fee
Solid Card
Not available
Pionex Card
Not available
Virtual card
Solid Card
Virtual Visa in app after KYC; activation requires at least $10 in Wallet or Savings
Pionex Card
Available
Physical card
Solid Card
Physical card not listed
Pionex Card
Not available
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Solid Card
3 plans: Core, Prime, Ultra
Pionex Card
2 plans: Mastercard, Visa
Top cashback plan
Solid Card
Ultra: 5%
Pionex Card
Visa: 1%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Solid Card
Visa
Pionex Card
Visa/Mastercard
Card formats
Solid Card
Virtual
Pionex Card
Virtual
ATM withdrawals
Solid Card
Not available
Pionex Card
Not available
Mobile wallets
Solid Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Pionex Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Solid Card
iOS, Android, Web
Pionex Card
Not disclosed
Daily spending limit
Solid Card
Shown in app
Pionex Card
$10,000-$20,000/day; $10,000-$20,000/transaction depending on network
Monthly spending limit
Solid Card
Shown in app
Pionex Card
$50,000-$100,000/month depending on network
ATM limit
Solid Card
Not disclosed
Pionex Card
Not available
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Solid Card
Fuse, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum
Pionex Card
Not disclosed
Crypto deposits
Solid Card
Stablecoins: soUSD, USDC, USDT, FUSE, EURC; Other crypto: soETH, VOLT, WBTC, WETH, WFUSE
Pionex Card
Other crypto: Supported crypto
Fiat deposits
Solid Card
USD virtual account, TransFi ARS funding, TransFi COP funding, TransFi BDT funding +13
Pionex Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
Solid Card
Stablecoin transfers
Pionex Card
Stablecoin transfers; Pionex Primary ↔ Card account transfer, Pionex Primary → Mastercard account transfer; Pionex account cash-out
Payout currencies
Solid Card
Not disclosed
Pionex Card
Not disclosed
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Solid Card
3%
Pionex Card
0.1%
Max cashback
Solid Card
5%
Pionex Card
1%
Reward currency
Solid Card
USDC cashback
Pionex Card
USDT
08

Earn

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

Trust & availability

5 fields
Custody
Solid Card
Self-custody
Pionex Card
Custodial
Control until payment
Solid Card
You keep control
Pionex Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Solid Card
Rain, Third National, Wirex
Pionex Card
Not disclosed
Card processing
Solid Card
Fuse Network Ltd
Pionex Card
Not disclosed
Programme operator
Solid Card
Fuse Network Ltd
Pionex Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Solid Card
20
Pionex Card
59
Last reviewed
Solid Card
Oct 11, 2026
Pionex Card
Aug 14, 2026

04 · The trade-off

Solid Card is the stronger all-round choice

Solid Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 85 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. Solid Card has the higher published base cashback rate (3% vs 0.1%).

Pionex Card still comes out ahead for Transfers, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. Solid Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup, while Pionex Card uses a custodial balance 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 Solid Card and Pionex Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Solid vs Pionex FAQ

Is Solid or Pionex better overall?

Solid Card has the higher Overall Score (85 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, Solid 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, Solid or Pionex?

Solid Card has the higher published base cashback rate (3% 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 Solid and Pionex differ on custody?

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

How current is this Solid vs Pionex comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 11, 2026, using 79 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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