Side-by-side card comparison

Holyheld vs Coinbase One: where the score gap comes from

Holyheld Card has the higher Overall Score by 19 points (75 vs 56). The available use-case scores do not point to a clear winner, so compare the fees, control of funds, card access and availability that matter to you.

Information checked Sep 5, 202651 official sources reviewed

01 · Where the gap opens

Holyheld Card is the better all-round starting point

Holyheld Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Coinbase One 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.

OverallHolyheld75Coinbase One56Higher score
CashbackHolyheld64Coinbase One40Compare the details below
TravelHolyheld68Coinbase One60Compare the details below
Funds controlHolyheld74Coinbase One36Compare the details below
Lowest feesHolyheld67Coinbase One58Compare the details below
TransfersHolyheld81Coinbase One24Compare the details below

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

Holyheld 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. Read the side-by-side details before deciding.

  • Self-custody crypto before card top-up
  • Virtual, physical and metal Mastercard
  • Personal IBAN and SEPA transfers

Choose Coinbase One Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Coinbase One 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. Read the side-by-side details before deciding.

  • 2% BTC on eligible purchases
  • No foreign transaction fee
  • Metal card and both phone wallets

What separates the two cards

The higher score is only the start. The rows below show which product differences create it.

Overall Score
Holyheld75
Coinbase One56

Holyheld Card has the higher Overall Score by 19 points.

Entry cost & FX
Holyheld$0 plan · Up to 5.5% + EUR 1; actual pricing depends on transaction geography and currency FX
Coinbase One$49.99/year plan · 0% foreign transaction fee; Amex conversion rates remain separate FX

Holyheld Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $49.99/year).

Purchase rewards
Holyheld0.5% base · up to 1%
Coinbase One2% base · up to 4%

Coinbase One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0.5%).

Funds control
HolyheldHybrid custody
Coinbase OneCustodial balance

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

Everyday access
HolyheldVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
Coinbase OneVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

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

Money movement
Holyheld2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Outgoing SEPA transfer
Coinbase One0 stablecoins · Not modeled

Holyheld Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (4 vs 0).

02 · Read the shortlist

Why one card starts ahead

These quick facts cover the costs, rewards and everyday features behind the early lead.

2 cards compared
Cashback
0.5%-1%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
Up to 5.5% + EUR 1; actual pricing depends on transaction geography and currency
ATM fee
Up to EUR 2 + 2.5%
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
2 crypto · 1 fiat
Payout methods
3 crypto · 1 fiat
Cashback
2%-4%
Plan cost
$49.99/year
FX fee
0% foreign transaction fee; Amex conversion rates remain separate
ATM fee
Cash advance: greater of $10 or 5%, plus variable interest from posting and possible ATM-operator fees
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat

03 · Compare the details

Test the lead, row by row

A better number is marked only when both providers publish values that can be compared fairly.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
Holyheld CardOverall75
Coinbase One CardOverall56
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Holyheld Card
75
Coinbase One Card
56
Cashback score
Holyheld Card
64
Coinbase One Card
40
Travel score
Holyheld Card
68
Coinbase One Card
60
Funds control score
Holyheld Card
74
Coinbase One Card
36
Lowest fees score
Holyheld Card
67
Coinbase One Card
58
Transfers score
Holyheld Card
81
Coinbase One Card
24
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Holyheld Card
Self-custody crypto before card top-up, Virtual, physical and metal Mastercard
Coinbase One Card
2% BTC on eligible purchases, No foreign transaction fee
Trade-offs
Holyheld Card
Country eligibility is incomplete, Foreign spend can be expensive
Coinbase One Card
Paid membership is required, Debt and cash advances carry costs
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Holyheld Card
$0
Coinbase One Card
$49.99/year
FX fee
Holyheld Card
Up to 5.5% + EUR 1; actual pricing depends on transaction geography and currency
Coinbase One Card
0% foreign transaction fee; Amex conversion rates remain separate
Top-up fee
Holyheld Card
0%
Coinbase One Card
Linked U.S. bank or accepted Coinbase wallet repayment; crypto spread varies
Card spending fee
Holyheld Card
€0.50
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Holyheld Card
Up to EUR 2 + 2.5%
Coinbase One Card
Cash advance: greater of $10 or 5%, plus variable interest from posting and possible ATM-operator fees
Virtual card
Holyheld Card
Limited Edition virtual card: EUR 99; Classic includes virtual access
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
Holyheld Card
Classic: EUR 29; Metal: EUR 199
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Holyheld Card
3 plans: Classic, Limited Edition, Metal
Coinbase One Card
4 plans: AOC tier 1: 2%, AOC tier 2: 2.5%, AOC tier 3: 3%, AOC tier 4: 4%
Top cashback plan
Holyheld Card
Metal: 1%
Coinbase One Card
AOC tier 4: 4%: 4%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Holyheld Card
Mastercard
Coinbase One Card
American Express
Card formats
Holyheld Card
Virtual, Physical
Coinbase One Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Holyheld Card
Available
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Mobile wallets
Holyheld Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Coinbase One Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Holyheld Card
iOS, Android, Web
Coinbase One Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
Holyheld Card
EUR 10,000 daily
Coinbase One Card
Personalized credit limit; no reusable daily spend ceiling
Monthly spending limit
Holyheld Card
EUR 25,000 monthly; EUR 250,000 annually
Coinbase One Card
Personalized credit limit; no reusable monthly spend ceiling
ATM limit
Holyheld Card
EUR 1,000 per 24 hours; EUR 5,000 per 30 days
Coinbase One Card
Cash access and its sublimit are determined by the issuer
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Holyheld Card
Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon, Gnosis +2
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Crypto deposits
Holyheld Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Fiat deposits
Holyheld Card
Personal EUR IBAN
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
Holyheld Card
Stablecoin transfers; Outgoing SEPA transfer
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Payout currencies
Holyheld Card
EUR
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Holyheld Card
0.5%
Coinbase One Card
2%
Max cashback
Holyheld Card
1%
Coinbase One Card
4%
Reward currency
Holyheld Card
USDC
Coinbase One Card
Bitcoin
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Holyheld Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Up to 3.5% APY
How it works
Holyheld Card
Optional earn vault
Coinbase One Card
Borrow against collateral
Separate deposit
Holyheld Card
Yes
Coinbase One Card
No
Use balance for spending
Holyheld Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
No
Lock-up
Holyheld Card
No
Coinbase One Card
Yes
09

Trust & availability

6 fields
Custody
Holyheld Card
Hybrid custody
Coinbase One Card
Custodial
Control until payment
Holyheld Card
Provider controls funds
Coinbase One Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Holyheld Card
Unlimit EU Ltd
Coinbase One Card
First Electronic Bank
Custody / key management
Holyheld Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Coinbase, Inc.
Identity verification
Holyheld Card
Sumsub / Idenfy
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Programme operator
Holyheld Card
Holyheld Labs AG
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Holyheld Card
28
Coinbase One Card
23
Last reviewed
Holyheld Card
Aug 31, 2026
Coinbase One Card
Sep 5, 2026

04 · The verdict

Holyheld Card is the stronger all-round choice

Holyheld Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 75 versus 56 for Coinbase One Card. Holyheld Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $49.99/year). Coinbase One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0.5%).

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

Holyheld Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (4 vs 0). 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 Holyheld Card and Coinbase One Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Holyheld vs Coinbase One FAQ

Is Holyheld or Coinbase One better overall?

Holyheld Card has the higher Overall Score (75 vs 56). 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, Holyheld or Coinbase One?

Holyheld Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $49.99/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, Holyheld or Coinbase One?

Coinbase One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0.5%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Holyheld and Coinbase One differ on custody?

Holyheld Card uses a hybrid custody setup, while Coinbase One 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 Holyheld vs Coinbase One comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was September 5, 2026, using 51 official sources in total. Each full card review lists its own check date, sources and anything the provider has not clearly disclosed.

06 · Test the winner

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