Side-by-side card comparison

Ethena Pay vs 1inch: overall score versus use-case fit

Ethena Pay Card has the higher Overall Score by 7 points (86 vs 79). Ethena Pay Card looks stronger for Cashback, Funds control, and Lowest fees, while 1inch Card comes out ahead for Travel and Transfers.

Information checked Sep 1, 202625 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

Ethena Pay Card is the better all-round starting point

Ethena Pay Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. 1inch Card may be the better fit for Travel and 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.

OverallEthena Pay861inch79Higher score
CashbackEthena Pay891inch63Higher score
TravelEthena Pay641inch82Higher score
Funds controlEthena Pay861inch80Higher score
Lowest feesEthena Pay871inch74Higher score
TransfersEthena Pay821inch93Higher score

Choose Ethena Pay Card if cashback and funds control matter most

Ethena Pay Card comes out ahead for Cashback, 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.

  • Strong Standard cashback bands
  • No Standard monthly fee or FX markup
  • Collateral stays in linked wallets

Choose 1inch Card if travel and transfers matter most

1inch Card comes out ahead for Travel and Transfers in this comparison. It is worth a closer look if those are the parts of a card you expect to use most.

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

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
Ethena Pay86
1inch79

Ethena Pay Card has the higher Overall Score by 7 points.

Entry cost & FX
Ethena Pay$0 plan · 0% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies FX
1inch$0 plan · 0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies 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
Ethena Pay4% base · up to 5%
1inch1% base · up to 2%

Ethena Pay Card has the higher published base cashback rate (4% vs 1%).

Funds control
Ethena PayHybrid custody
1inchHybrid custody

Ethena Pay Card and 1inch Card use the same hybrid custody setup.

Everyday access
Ethena PayVirtual · Apple Pay
1inchVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

1inch Card lists more card formats and phone-wallet options (4 vs 2).

Money movement
Ethena Pay1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; Ethena Pay user transfer; Bank withdrawal
1inch1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; EUR or GBP bank withdrawal

Ethena Pay Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (4 vs 3).

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
4%-5%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay
Receive methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
1 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

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
Ethena Pay CardOverall86
1inch CardOverall79
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Ethena Pay Card
86
1inch Card
79
Cashback score
Ethena Pay Card
89
1inch Card
63
Travel score
Ethena Pay Card
64
1inch Card
82
Funds control score
Ethena Pay Card
86
1inch Card
80
Lowest fees score
Ethena Pay Card
87
1inch Card
74
Transfers score
Ethena Pay Card
82
1inch Card
93
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Ethena Pay Card
Strong Standard cashback bands, No Standard monthly fee or FX markup
1inch Card
Physical, virtual and ATM access, Both major phone wallets
Trade-offs
Ethena Pay Card
Card access is still application-gated, One-day payment grace adds liquidation risk
1inch Card
Purchase fee stack is unclear, Card funds leave self-custody
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Ethena Pay Card
$0
1inch Card
$0
FX fee
Ethena Pay Card
0% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies
1inch Card
0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies
Top-up fee
Ethena Pay Card
Provider collateral-funding fee unknown; external network gas is separate
1inch Card
EUR/GBP provider-account bank deposit: 0%
Card spending fee
Ethena Pay Card
0%
1inch Card
2%
ATM fee
Ethena Pay Card
Not available
1inch Card
€2.50 UK; €3 + 1.5% outside UK
Virtual card
Ethena Pay Card
USD 0
1inch Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Ethena Pay Card
3 plans: Standard, Pro, VIP
1inch Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
Ethena Pay Card
VIP: 5%
1inch Card
Not disclosed
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Ethena Pay Card
Visa
1inch Card
Mastercard
Card formats
Ethena Pay Card
Virtual
1inch Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Ethena Pay Card
Not available
1inch Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Ethena Pay Card
Apple Pay
1inch Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Ethena Pay Card
iOS, Web
1inch Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Ethena Pay Card
Dynamic, based on collateral market value
1inch Card
Account-specific in Profile
Monthly spending limit
Ethena Pay Card
Dynamic, based on collateral market value
1inch Card
Account-specific in Profile
ATM limit
Ethena Pay Card
Not available
1inch Card
Account-specific in Profile
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Ethena Pay Card
Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum
1inch Card
Bitcoin, Litecoin, XRP Ledger, Ethereum, Solana
Crypto deposits
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Other crypto: BTC, LTC, XRP or supported Ethereum/Solana assets
Fiat deposits
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
EUR or GBP bank deposit
Transfers
Ethena Pay Card
Stablecoin transfers; Ethena Pay user transfer; Bank withdrawal
1inch Card
Stablecoin transfers; EUR or GBP bank withdrawal
Payout currencies
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
EUR, GBP
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Ethena Pay Card
4%
1inch Card
1%
Max cashback
Ethena Pay Card
5%
1inch Card
2%
Reward currency
Ethena Pay Card
AVAX
1inch Card
1INCH, USDT, BTC or BXX
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Ethena Pay Card
Up to 6% APY
1inch Card
Not offered
How it works
Ethena Pay Card
Earn on spending balance
1inch Card
Not offered
Separate deposit
Ethena Pay Card
No
1inch Card
Not offered
Use balance for spending
Ethena Pay Card
Yes
1inch Card
Not offered
Lock-up
Ethena Pay Card
No
1inch Card
Not offered
09

Trust & availability

6 fields
Custody
Ethena Pay Card
Hybrid custody
1inch Card
Hybrid custody
Control until payment
Ethena Pay Card
You keep control
1inch Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Ethena Pay Card
Third National
1inch Card
Monavate Ltd, UAB Monavate
Card processing
Ethena Pay Card
Signify Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Rain
1inch Card
Crypto Life
Custody / key management
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Baanx
Identity verification
Ethena Pay Card
Sumsub
1inch Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Ethena Pay Card
12
1inch Card
13
Last reviewed
Ethena Pay Card
Sep 1, 2026
1inch Card
Aug 31, 2026

04 · The trade-off

Ethena Pay Card is the stronger all-round choice

Ethena Pay Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 86 versus 79 for 1inch Card. The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. Ethena Pay Card has the higher published base cashback rate (4% vs 1%).

1inch Card still comes out ahead for Travel and Transfers, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. Ethena Pay Card and 1inch Card use the same hybrid custody setup.

Ethena Pay Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (4 vs 3). 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 Ethena Pay Card and 1inch Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Ethena Pay vs 1inch FAQ

Is Ethena Pay or 1inch better overall?

Ethena Pay Card has the higher Overall Score (86 vs 79). 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, Ethena Pay or 1inch?

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, Ethena Pay or 1inch?

Ethena Pay Card has the higher published base cashback rate (4% vs 1%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Ethena Pay and 1inch differ on custody?

Ethena Pay Card and 1inch Card use the same hybrid custody setup.

How current is this Ethena Pay vs 1inch comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was September 1, 2026, using 25 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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