Side-by-side card comparison

Fuse vs Xapo: overall score versus use-case fit

Fuse Card has the higher Overall Score by 4 points (74 vs 70). Fuse Card looks stronger for Cashback, Funds control, and Lowest fees, while Xapo Card comes out ahead for Travel and Transfers.

Information checked Sep 1, 202636 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

Fuse Card is the better all-round starting point

Fuse Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Xapo 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.

OverallFuse74Xapo70Higher score
CashbackFuse25Xapo24Higher score
TravelFuse65Xapo91Higher score
Funds controlFuse91Xapo63Higher score
Lowest feesFuse93Xapo77Higher score
TransfersFuse97Xapo100Higher score

Choose Fuse Card if cashback and funds control matter most

Fuse 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.

  • Separate USDC Card Account
  • Apple Pay for in-person spend
  • USD and EUR receive rails

Choose Xapo Card if travel and transfers matter most

Xapo 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.

  • No Xapo FX markup
  • Account-backed bank and crypto rails

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
Fuse74
Xapo70

Fuse Card has the higher Overall Score by 4 points.

Entry cost & FX
Fuse$0 plan · 0% FX
Xapo$1,000/year plan · 0–0.29% FX

Fuse Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $1,000/year).

Purchase rewards
Fuse0% cashback
Xapo0% base · up to 3%

Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 0%.

Funds control
FuseSelf-controlled wallet
XapoCustodial balance

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

Everyday access
FuseVirtual · Apple Pay
XapoVirtual + Physical · Unknown

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

Money movement
Fuse1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; ACH / SEPA bank transfers
Xapo2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; SWIFT payout, SEPA payout, Faster Payments payout, ACH payout

Xapo Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (8 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
0%
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay
Receive methods
3 crypto · 2 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 2 fiat
Cashback
0%-3%
Plan cost
$1,000/year
FX fee
0–0.29%
ATM fee
0–2%
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Not disclosed
Receive methods
3 crypto · 4 fiat
Payout methods
3 crypto · 3 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
Fuse CardOverall74
Xapo CardOverall70
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Fuse Card
74
Xapo Card
70
Cashback score
Fuse Card
25
Xapo Card
24
Travel score
Fuse Card
65
Xapo Card
91
Funds control score
Fuse Card
91
Xapo Card
63
Lowest fees score
Fuse Card
93
Xapo Card
77
Transfers score
Fuse Card
97
Xapo Card
100
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Fuse Card
Separate USDC Card Account, Apple Pay for in-person spend
Xapo Card
No Xapo FX markup, Account-backed bank and crypto rails
Trade-offs
Fuse Card
iOS and virtual-only access, Receive rails convert incoming fiat
Xapo Card
$1,000 annual membership, Cashback is temporary and capped ambiguously
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Fuse Card
$0
Xapo Card
$1,000/year
FX fee
Fuse Card
0%
Xapo Card
0–0.29%
Top-up fee
Fuse Card
0%
Xapo Card
No direct card top-up; the Xapo Account balance funds card spending
Card spending fee
Fuse Card
0%
Xapo Card
0%
ATM fee
Fuse Card
Not available
Xapo Card
0–2%
Virtual card
Fuse Card
Virtual card purchase $0 after Bridge KYC
Xapo Card
$0 in the Visa Europe programme; outside-Europe pricing not disclosed
Physical card
Fuse Card
Not available in captured Fuse support page
Xapo Card
$0 for Metal; $0 for standard physical Visa Europe; other standard pricing not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Fuse Card
1 plans: Fuse Plus
Xapo Card
1 plans: Xapo Bank membership
Top cashback plan
Fuse Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
Xapo Bank membership: 0%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Fuse Card
Visa
Xapo Card
Visa/Mastercard
Card formats
Fuse Card
Virtual
Xapo Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Fuse Card
Not available
Xapo Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Fuse Card
Apple Pay
Xapo Card
Not disclosed
Apps
Fuse Card
iOS
Xapo Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Fuse Card
$2,000/day; $2,000/transaction
Xapo Card
$50,000 daily for point-of-sale and online purchases
Monthly spending limit
Fuse Card
Monthly cap not disclosed; daily and transaction caps are approved
Xapo Card
$250,000 monthly under the Visa Europe programme
ATM limit
Fuse Card
Not available
Xapo Card
$2,000 daily; Visa Europe also lists $15,000 monthly
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Fuse Card
Solana
Xapo Card
Bitcoin, Lightning, Ethereum, Tron, Solana
Crypto deposits
Fuse Card
Stablecoins: USDC; Other crypto: SOL, SPL tokens
Xapo Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT; Other crypto: BTC
Fiat deposits
Fuse Card
USD virtual bank account, EUR virtual bank account
Xapo Card
SWIFT receive, ACH receive, SEPA receive, Faster Payments receive
Transfers
Fuse Card
Stablecoin transfers; ACH / SEPA bank transfers
Xapo Card
Stablecoin transfers; SWIFT payout, SEPA payout, Faster Payments payout, ACH payout
Payout currencies
Fuse Card
USD, EUR
Xapo Card
USD, GBP, EUR
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Fuse Card
0%
Xapo Card
0%
Max cashback
Fuse Card
0%
Xapo Card
3%
Reward currency
Fuse Card
No cashback
Xapo Card
BTC
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Fuse Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
Up to 3.35% APY
How it works
Fuse Card
Optional earn vault
Xapo Card
Earn on spending balance
Separate deposit
Fuse Card
Yes
Xapo Card
No
Use balance for spending
Fuse Card
No
Xapo Card
Yes
Lock-up
Fuse Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
No
09

Trust & availability

6 fields
Custody
Fuse Card
Self-custody
Xapo Card
Custodial
Control until payment
Fuse Card
You keep control
Xapo Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Fuse Card
Lead Bank
Xapo Card
Transact Payments Malta Limited
Card processing
Fuse Card
Bridge Ventures LLC, Squads Labs
Xapo Card
Not disclosed
Bank transfers
Fuse Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
Xapo Bank Limited
Programme operator
Fuse Card
Bridge Ventures LLC
Xapo Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Fuse Card
15
Xapo Card
21
Last reviewed
Fuse Card
Aug 29, 2026
Xapo Card
Sep 1, 2026

04 · The trade-off

Fuse Card is the stronger all-round choice

Fuse Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 74 versus 70 for Xapo Card. Fuse Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $1,000/year). Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 0%.

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

Xapo Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (8 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 Fuse Card and Xapo Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Fuse vs Xapo FAQ

Is Fuse or Xapo better overall?

Fuse Card has the higher Overall Score (74 vs 70). 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, Fuse or Xapo?

Fuse Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $1,000/year). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, Fuse or Xapo?

Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 0%. Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Fuse and Xapo differ on custody?

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

How current is this Fuse vs Xapo comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was September 1, 2026, using 36 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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