Side-by-side card comparison

Fasset vs Ethena Pay: fees, rewards and account setup

Ethena Pay Card has the higher Overall Score by 33 points (86 vs 53). Ethena Pay Card also looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers. The details below show where Fasset Card may still be the better personal fit.

Information checked Sep 1, 202621 official sources reviewed

01 · Make the first cut

Ethena Pay Card is the better all-round starting point

Ethena Pay Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Fasset 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.

OverallFasset53Ethena Pay86Higher score
CashbackFasset19Ethena Pay89Higher score
TravelFasset30Ethena Pay64Higher score
Funds controlFasset45Ethena Pay86Higher score
Lowest feesFasset51Ethena Pay87Higher score
TransfersFasset50Ethena Pay82Higher score

Choose Fasset Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Fasset 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. The other card looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers, so compare that advantage with the features you would actually use.

  • Clear internal USDT funding flow
  • Broad phone-wallet support
  • Complete card-country list

Choose Ethena Pay Card if cashback and travel matter most

Ethena Pay Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, 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.

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

The differences that could change the result

The overall score points one way, but a specific use case or product condition may point another.

Overall Score
Fasset53
Ethena Pay86

Ethena Pay Card has the higher Overall Score by 33 points.

Entry cost & FX
FassetNot disclosed plan · 3% non-USD FX; up to 3% cross-border may also apply FX
Ethena Pay$0 plan · 0% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies FX

Ethena Pay Card has the lower published FX fee (0% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies vs 3% non-USD FX; up to 3% cross-border may also apply).

Purchase rewards
FassetNot disclosed
Ethena Pay4% base · up to 5%

The providers have not published enough matching base cashback information to name a winner. Check the maximum rates, reward assets, caps and conditions below.

Funds control
FassetCustodial balance
Ethena PayHybrid custody

Fasset Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Ethena Pay Card uses a hybrid custody setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

Everyday access
FassetVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay
Ethena PayVirtual · Apple Pay

Fasset Card lists more card formats and phone-wallet options (3 vs 2).

Money movement
Fasset1 stablecoin · Card balance back to Fasset Wallet
Ethena Pay1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; Ethena Pay user transfer; Bank withdrawal

Ethena Pay Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (4 vs 2).

02 · Read the shortlist

A closer look at the two cards

These quick facts cover the costs, rewards and everyday features most likely to shape your choice. Use the full table below when you want the finer details.

2 cards compared
Cashback
Not disclosed
Plan cost
Not disclosed
FX fee
3% non-USD FX; up to 3% cross-border may also apply
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat
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

03 · Compare the details

Compare the details side by side

We highlight a better number only when both cards publish values that can be compared fairly. Anything missing stays clearly marked.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
Fasset CardOverall53
Ethena Pay CardOverall86
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Fasset Card
53
Ethena Pay Card
86
Cashback score
Fasset Card
19
Ethena Pay Card
89
Travel score
Fasset Card
30
Ethena Pay Card
64
Funds control score
Fasset Card
45
Ethena Pay Card
86
Lowest fees score
Fasset Card
51
Ethena Pay Card
87
Transfers score
Fasset Card
50
Ethena Pay Card
82
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Fasset Card
Clear internal USDT funding flow, Broad phone-wallet support
Ethena Pay Card
Strong Standard cashback bands, No Standard monthly fee or FX markup
Trade-offs
Fasset Card
Foreign spend can be expensive, OWN reward economics are missing
Ethena Pay Card
Card access is still application-gated, One-day payment grace adds liquidation risk
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
$0
FX fee
Fasset Card
3% non-USD FX; up to 3% cross-border may also apply
Ethena Pay Card
0% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies
Top-up fee
Fasset Card
0%
Ethena Pay Card
Provider collateral-funding fee unknown; external network gas is separate
Card spending fee
Fasset Card
0%
Ethena Pay Card
0%
ATM fee
Fasset Card
Not available
Ethena Pay Card
Not available
Virtual card
Fasset Card
9.99 USDT activation / issuance fee
Ethena Pay Card
USD 0
Physical card
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Fasset Card
Base virtual live; Edge waitlist; Select, Elite and Reserve coming soon
Ethena Pay Card
3 plans: Standard, Pro, VIP
Top cashback plan
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
VIP: 5%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Fasset Card
Visa
Ethena Pay Card
Visa
Card formats
Fasset Card
Virtual
Ethena Pay Card
Virtual
ATM withdrawals
Fasset Card
Not available
Ethena Pay Card
Not available
Mobile wallets
Fasset Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Ethena Pay Card
Apple Pay
Apps
Fasset Card
iOS, Android
Ethena Pay Card
iOS, Web
Daily spending limit
Fasset Card
$2,000 per day
Ethena Pay Card
Dynamic, based on collateral market value
Monthly spending limit
Fasset Card
Not publicly disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
Dynamic, based on collateral market value
ATM limit
Fasset Card
Not applicable; ATM cash advances unavailable
Ethena Pay Card
Not available
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum
Crypto deposits
Fasset Card
Stablecoins: USDT
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
Fiat deposits
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
Fasset Card
Card balance back to Fasset Wallet
Ethena Pay Card
Stablecoin transfers; Ethena Pay user transfer; Bank withdrawal
Payout currencies
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
4%
Max cashback
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
5%
Reward currency
Fasset Card
OWN points
Ethena Pay Card
AVAX
08

Earn

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

Trust & availability

5 fields
Custody
Fasset Card
Custodial
Ethena Pay Card
Hybrid custody
Control until payment
Fasset Card
Provider controls funds
Ethena Pay Card
You keep control
Card issuer
Fasset Card
Third National
Ethena Pay Card
Third National
Card processing
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
Signify Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Rain
Identity verification
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
Sumsub
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Fasset Card
9
Ethena Pay Card
12
Last reviewed
Fasset Card
Aug 11, 2026
Ethena Pay Card
Sep 1, 2026

04 · The takeaway

Ethena Pay Card is the stronger all-round choice

Ethena Pay Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 86 versus 53 for Fasset Card. Ethena Pay Card has the lower published FX fee (0% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies vs 3% non-USD FX; up to 3% cross-border may also apply). The providers have not published enough matching base cashback information to name a winner. Check the maximum rates, reward assets, caps and conditions below.

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

Ethena Pay Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (4 vs 2). 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 Fasset Card and Ethena Pay Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Fasset vs Ethena Pay FAQ

Is Fasset or Ethena Pay better overall?

Ethena Pay Card has the higher Overall Score (86 vs 53). 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, Fasset or Ethena Pay?

Ethena Pay Card has the lower published FX fee (0% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies vs 3% non-USD FX; up to 3% cross-border may also apply). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, Fasset or Ethena Pay?

The providers have not published enough matching base cashback information to name a winner. Check the maximum rates, reward assets, caps and conditions below. Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Fasset and Ethena Pay differ on custody?

Fasset Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Ethena Pay 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 Fasset vs Ethena Pay comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was September 1, 2026, using 21 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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