Side-by-side card comparison

Exa vs 1inch: overall score versus use-case fit

1inch Card has the higher Overall Score by 13 points (79 vs 66). Exa Card looks stronger for Funds control and Transfers, while 1inch Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, and Lowest fees.

Information checked Aug 31, 202644 official sources reviewed
Exa Visa Signature card design from the official Exa product page
Exactly Protocol / ExaExa

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

1inch Card is the better all-round starting point

1inch Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Exa Card may be the better fit for Funds control 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.

OverallExa661inch79Higher score
CashbackExa191inch63Higher score
TravelExa611inch82Higher score
Funds controlExa881inch80Higher score
Lowest feesExa671inch74Higher score
TransfersExa971inch93Higher score

Choose Exa Card if funds control and transfers matter most

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

  • Deposited assets can earn yield
  • Spend balance or borrow USDC
  • Self-custody on Exactly Protocol

Choose 1inch Card if cashback and travel matter most

1inch Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, 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.

  • 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
Exa66
1inch79

1inch Card has the higher Overall Score by 13 points.

Entry cost & FX
Exa$0 plan · 1.5% FX
1inch$0 plan · 0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies FX

1inch Card has the lower published FX fee (0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies vs 1.5%).

Purchase rewards
Exa0% cashback
1inch1% base · up to 2%

1inch Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%).

Funds control
ExaSelf-controlled wallet
1inchHybrid custody

Exa Card uses a self-controlled wallet 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
ExaVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay
1inchVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

1inch Card lists more card formats and phone-wallet options (4 vs 3).

Money movement
Exa1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; USD ACH bank payout, USD domestic wire payout, EUR SEPA bank payout
1inch1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; EUR or GBP bank withdrawal

Exa Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 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
0%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
1.5%
ATM fee
$1 + 0.65%
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
5 crypto · 4 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 2 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
Exa CardOverall66
1inch CardOverall79
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Exa Card
66
1inch Card
79
Cashback score
Exa Card
19
1inch Card
63
Travel score
Exa Card
61
1inch Card
82
Funds control score
Exa Card
88
1inch Card
80
Lowest fees score
Exa Card
67
1inch Card
74
Transfers score
Exa Card
97
1inch Card
93
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Exa Card
Deposited assets can earn yield, Spend balance or borrow USDC
1inch Card
Physical, virtual and ATM access, Both major phone wallets
Trade-offs
Exa Card
Heavy Exactly Protocol dependency, Pay Later needs DeFi literacy
1inch Card
Purchase fee stack is unclear, Card funds leave self-custody
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Exa Card
$0
1inch Card
$0
FX fee
Exa Card
1.5%
1inch Card
0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies
Top-up fee
Exa Card
1%
1inch Card
EUR/GBP provider-account bank deposit: 0%
Card spending fee
Exa Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
2%
ATM fee
Exa Card
$1 + 0.65%
1inch Card
€2.50 UK; €3 + 1.5% outside UK
Virtual card
Exa Card
Free with Exa Wallet
1inch Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
Exa Card
Not available
1inch Card
Not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Exa Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
Exa Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Not disclosed
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Exa Card
Visa
1inch Card
Mastercard
Card formats
Exa Card
Virtual
1inch Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Exa Card
Available
1inch Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Exa Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
1inch Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Exa Card
iOS, Android, Web
1inch Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Exa Card
Dynamic / collateral-based; exact Exa App limit shown in app
1inch Card
Account-specific in Profile
Monthly spending limit
Exa Card
Dynamic / collateral-based; exact Exa App limit shown in app
1inch Card
Account-specific in Profile
ATM limit
Exa Card
$250/withdrawal; $1000/day
1inch Card
Account-specific in Profile
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Exa Card
Optimism
1inch Card
Bitcoin, Litecoin, XRP Ledger, Ethereum, Solana
Crypto deposits
Exa Card
Stablecoins: USDC; Other crypto: ETH, OP, WBTC, wstETH
1inch Card
Other crypto: BTC, LTC, XRP or supported Ethereum/Solana assets
Fiat deposits
Exa Card
USD ACH deposit, USD wire deposit, EUR SEPA deposit, Local currency deposit
1inch Card
EUR or GBP bank deposit
Transfers
Exa Card
Stablecoin transfers; USD ACH bank payout, USD domestic wire payout, EUR SEPA bank payout
1inch Card
Stablecoin transfers; EUR or GBP bank withdrawal
Payout currencies
Exa Card
USD, EUR
1inch Card
EUR, GBP
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Exa Card
0%
1inch Card
1%
Max cashback
Exa Card
0%
1inch Card
2%
Reward currency
Exa Card
No cashback
1inch Card
1INCH, USDT, BTC or BXX
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Exa Card
Up to 0.99776% APY
1inch Card
Not offered
How it works
Exa Card
Earn on spending balance, Borrow against collateral
1inch Card
Not offered
Separate deposit
Exa Card
No
1inch Card
Not offered
Use balance for spending
Exa Card
Yes
1inch Card
Not offered
Lock-up
Exa Card
No
1inch Card
Not offered
09

Trust & availability

7 fields
Custody
Exa Card
Self-custody
1inch Card
Hybrid custody
Control until payment
Exa Card
You keep control
1inch Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Exa Card
Third National Bank, Third National
1inch Card
Monavate Ltd, UAB Monavate
Card processing
Exa Card
Exa Labs SAS
1inch Card
Crypto Life
Custody / key management
Exa Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Baanx
Deposits & withdrawals
Exa Card
Bridge, Manteca
1inch Card
Not disclosed
Programme operator
Exa Card
Exa Labs SAS
1inch Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Exa Card
31
1inch Card
13
Last reviewed
Exa Card
Aug 23, 2026
1inch Card
Aug 31, 2026

04 · The trade-off

1inch Card is the stronger all-round choice

1inch Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 79 versus 66 for Exa Card. 1inch Card has the lower published FX fee (0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies vs 1.5%). 1inch Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%).

Exa Card still comes out ahead for Funds control and Transfers, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. Exa Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup, while 1inch Card uses a hybrid custody setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

Exa Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 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 Exa Card and 1inch Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Exa vs 1inch FAQ

Is Exa or 1inch better overall?

1inch Card has the higher Overall Score (79 vs 66). 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, Exa or 1inch?

1inch Card has the lower published FX fee (0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies vs 1.5%). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, Exa or 1inch?

1inch Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Exa and 1inch differ on custody?

Exa Card uses a self-controlled wallet 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 Exa vs 1inch comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 31, 2026, using 44 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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