Side-by-side card comparison

Fasset vs Uphold US: overall score versus use-case fit

Uphold Card US has the higher Overall Score by 17 points (70 vs 53). Fasset Card looks stronger for Funds control, while Uphold Card US comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, Lowest fees, and Transfers.

Information checked Oct 14, 202622 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

Uphold Card US is the better all-round starting point

Uphold Card US has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Fasset Card may be the better fit for Funds control. 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.

OverallFasset53Uphold US70Higher score
CashbackFasset19Uphold US75Higher score
TravelFasset30Uphold US71Higher score
Funds controlFasset45Uphold US44Higher score
Lowest feesFasset51Uphold US56Higher score
TransfersFasset50Uphold US65Higher score

Choose Fasset Card if funds control matters most

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

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

Choose Uphold Card US if cashback and travel matter most

Uphold Card US comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, 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.

  • Essential has no annual fee
  • Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • Elite raises spending limits

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
Fasset53
Uphold US70

Uphold Card US has the higher Overall Score by 17 points.

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

Uphold Card US has the lower published FX fee (0–1.5% vs 3% non-USD FX; up to 3% cross-border may also apply).

Purchase rewards
FassetNot disclosed
Uphold US2% base · up to 4%

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
Uphold USCustodial balance

Fasset Card and Uphold Card US use the same custodial balance setup.

Everyday access
FassetVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay
Uphold USVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

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

Money movement
Fasset1 stablecoin · Card balance back to Fasset Wallet
Uphold US0 stablecoins · US bank withdrawal

Both cards list the same number of stablecoins and ways to send money out.

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
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
2%-4%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0–1.5%
ATM fee
Essential: $2.95; Elite: $0
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
0 crypto · 3 fiat
Payout methods
0 crypto · 1 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
Fasset CardOverall53
Uphold Card USOverall70
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Fasset Card
53
Uphold Card US
70
Cashback score
Fasset Card
19
Uphold Card US
75
Travel score
Fasset Card
30
Uphold Card US
71
Funds control score
Fasset Card
45
Uphold Card US
44
Lowest fees score
Fasset Card
51
Uphold Card US
56
Transfers score
Fasset Card
50
Uphold Card US
65
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Fasset Card
Clear internal USDT funding flow, Broad phone-wallet support
Uphold Card US
Essential has no annual fee, Apple Pay and Google Pay
Trade-offs
Fasset Card
Foreign spend can be expensive, OWN reward economics are missing
Uphold Card US
Asset sales can reduce rewards, Rewards have a disputed time window
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Uphold Card US
$0
FX fee
Fasset Card
3% non-USD FX; up to 3% cross-border may also apply
Uphold Card US
0–1.5%
Top-up fee
Fasset Card
0%
Uphold Card US
ACH: no deposit fee; external card: 3.99%
Card spending fee
Fasset Card
0%
Uphold Card US
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Fasset Card
Not available
Uphold Card US
Essential: $2.95; Elite: $0
Virtual card
Fasset Card
9.99 USDT activation / issuance fee
Uphold Card US
Free on both plans
Physical card
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Uphold Card US
Essential: $4.99 plastic; Elite: metal included in $99.99 annual plan
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Fasset Card
Base virtual live; Edge waitlist; Select, Elite and Reserve coming soon
Uphold Card US
2 plans: Essential, Elite
Top cashback plan
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Uphold Card US
Elite: 3%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Fasset Card
Visa
Uphold Card US
Visa
Card formats
Fasset Card
Virtual
Uphold Card US
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Fasset Card
Not available
Uphold Card US
Available
Mobile wallets
Fasset Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Uphold Card US
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Fasset Card
iOS, Android
Uphold Card US
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Fasset Card
$2,000 per day
Uphold Card US
Essential: $2,500/day; Elite: $25,000/day
Monthly spending limit
Fasset Card
Not publicly disclosed
Uphold Card US
Essential: $10,000/month; Elite: $100,000/month
ATM limit
Fasset Card
Not applicable; ATM cash advances unavailable
Uphold Card US
Essential: $500/day, $2,000/month; Elite: $2,000/day, $10,000/month
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Uphold Card US
Not disclosed
Crypto deposits
Fasset Card
Stablecoins: USDT
Uphold Card US
Not disclosed
Fiat deposits
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Uphold Card US
Linked US bank account, USD bank transfer, External card deposit
Transfers
Fasset Card
Card balance back to Fasset Wallet
Uphold Card US
US bank withdrawal
Payout currencies
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Uphold Card US
USD
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Uphold Card US
2%
Max cashback
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Uphold Card US
4%
Reward currency
Fasset Card
OWN points
Uphold Card US
XRP
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Fasset Card
Not offered
Uphold Card US
Not offered
How it works
Fasset Card
Not offered
Uphold Card US
Not offered
Separate deposit
Fasset Card
Not offered
Uphold Card US
Not offered
Use balance for spending
Fasset Card
Not offered
Uphold Card US
Not offered
Lock-up
Fasset Card
Not offered
Uphold Card US
Not offered
09

Trust & availability

4 fields
Custody
Fasset Card
Custodial
Uphold Card US
Custodial
Control until payment
Fasset Card
Provider controls funds
Uphold Card US
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Fasset Card
Third National
Uphold Card US
Cross River Bank
Custody / key management
Fasset Card
Not disclosed
Uphold Card US
Uphold HQ Inc.
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Fasset Card
9
Uphold Card US
13
Last reviewed
Fasset Card
Aug 11, 2026
Uphold Card US
Oct 14, 2026

04 · The trade-off

Uphold Card US is the stronger all-round choice

Uphold Card US finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 70 versus 53 for Fasset Card. Uphold Card US has the lower published FX fee (0–1.5% 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 still comes out ahead for Funds control, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. Fasset Card and Uphold Card US use the same custodial balance setup.

Both cards list the same number of stablecoins and ways to send money out. 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 Uphold Card US reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Fasset vs Uphold US FAQ

Is Fasset or Uphold US better overall?

Uphold Card US has the higher Overall Score (70 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 Uphold US?

Uphold Card US has the lower published FX fee (0–1.5% 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 Uphold US?

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 Uphold US differ on custody?

Fasset Card and Uphold Card US use the same custodial balance setup.

How current is this Fasset vs Uphold US comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 14, 2026, using 22 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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