Side-by-side card comparison

Fasset vs Exa: fees, rewards and account setup

Exa Card has the higher Overall Score by 13 points (66 vs 53). Exa Card also looks stronger for Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers. The details below show where Fasset Card may still be the better personal fit.

Information checked Aug 23, 202640 official sources reviewed
Exa Visa Signature card design from the official Exa product page
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01 · Make the first cut

Exa Card is the better all-round starting point

Exa 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.

OverallFasset53Exa66Higher score
CashbackFasset19Exa19Same score
TravelFasset30Exa61Higher score
Funds controlFasset45Exa88Higher score
Lowest feesFasset51Exa67Higher score
TransfersFasset50Exa97Higher 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 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 Exa Card if travel and funds control matter most

Exa Card comes out ahead for 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.

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

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
Exa66

Exa Card has the higher Overall Score by 13 points.

Entry cost & FX
FassetNot disclosed plan · 3% non-USD FX; up to 3% cross-border may also apply FX
Exa$0 plan · 1.5% FX

Exa Card has the lower published FX fee (1.5% vs 3% non-USD FX; up to 3% cross-border may also apply).

Purchase rewards
FassetNot disclosed
Exa0% cashback

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
ExaSelf-controlled wallet

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

Everyday access
FassetVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay
ExaVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay

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

Money movement
Fasset1 stablecoin · Card balance back to Fasset Wallet
Exa1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; USD ACH bank payout, USD domestic wire payout, EUR SEPA bank payout

Exa Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 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
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

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
Exa CardOverall66
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Fasset Card
53
Exa Card
66
Cashback score
Fasset Card
19
Exa Card
19
Travel score
Fasset Card
30
Exa Card
61
Funds control score
Fasset Card
45
Exa Card
88
Lowest fees score
Fasset Card
51
Exa Card
67
Transfers score
Fasset Card
50
Exa Card
97
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Fasset Card
Clear internal USDT funding flow, Broad phone-wallet support
Exa Card
Deposited assets can earn yield, Spend balance or borrow USDC
Trade-offs
Fasset Card
Foreign spend can be expensive, OWN reward economics are missing
Exa Card
Heavy Exactly Protocol dependency, Pay Later needs DeFi literacy
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
$0
FX fee
Fasset Card
3% non-USD FX; up to 3% cross-border may also apply
Exa Card
1.5%
Top-up fee
Fasset Card
0%
Exa Card
1%
Card spending fee
Fasset Card
0%
Exa Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Fasset Card
Not available
Exa Card
$1 + 0.65%
Virtual card
Fasset Card
9.99 USDT activation / issuance fee
Exa Card
Free with Exa Wallet
Physical card
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Not available
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Fasset Card
Base virtual live; Edge waitlist; Select, Elite and Reserve coming soon
Exa Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Not disclosed
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Fasset Card
Visa
Exa Card
Visa
Card formats
Fasset Card
Virtual
Exa Card
Virtual
ATM withdrawals
Fasset Card
Not available
Exa Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Fasset Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Exa Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Fasset Card
iOS, Android
Exa Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
Fasset Card
$2,000 per day
Exa Card
Dynamic / collateral-based; exact Exa App limit shown in app
Monthly spending limit
Fasset Card
Not publicly disclosed
Exa Card
Dynamic / collateral-based; exact Exa App limit shown in app
ATM limit
Fasset Card
Not applicable; ATM cash advances unavailable
Exa Card
$250/withdrawal; $1000/day
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Optimism
Crypto deposits
Fasset Card
Stablecoins: USDT
Exa Card
Stablecoins: USDC; Other crypto: ETH, OP, WBTC, wstETH
Fiat deposits
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
USD ACH deposit, USD wire deposit, EUR SEPA deposit, Local currency deposit
Transfers
Fasset Card
Card balance back to Fasset Wallet
Exa Card
Stablecoin transfers; USD ACH bank payout, USD domestic wire payout, EUR SEPA bank payout
Payout currencies
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
USD, EUR
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
0%
Max cashback
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
0%
Reward currency
Fasset Card
OWN points
Exa Card
No cashback
08

Earn

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

Trust & availability

6 fields
Custody
Fasset Card
Custodial
Exa Card
Self-custody
Control until payment
Fasset Card
Provider controls funds
Exa Card
You keep control
Card issuer
Fasset Card
Third National
Exa Card
Third National Bank, Third National
Card processing
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Exa Labs SAS
Deposits & withdrawals
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Bridge, Manteca
Programme operator
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Exa Labs SAS
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Fasset Card
9
Exa Card
31
Last reviewed
Fasset Card
Aug 11, 2026
Exa Card
Aug 23, 2026

04 · The takeaway

Exa Card is the stronger all-round choice

Exa Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 66 versus 53 for Fasset Card. Exa Card has the lower published FX fee (1.5% 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 Exa Card uses a self-controlled wallet 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 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 Exa Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Fasset vs Exa FAQ

Is Fasset or Exa better overall?

Exa Card has the higher Overall Score (66 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 Exa?

Exa Card has the lower published FX fee (1.5% 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 Exa?

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 Exa differ on custody?

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

The latest information check for these two cards was August 23, 2026, using 40 official sources in total. Each full card review lists its own check date, sources and anything the provider has not clearly disclosed.

06 · Keep comparing

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