Side-by-side card comparison

MetaMask vs Decaf

MetaMask Card has the higher Overall Score by 12 points (76 vs 64). MetaMask Card looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, and Lowest fees, while Decaf Card comes out ahead for Transfers.

Latest check Oct 19, 202633 official sources reviewed

MetaMask Card

Best fit

  • Spending supported wallet tokens without preloading a card balance.
  • Spending supported Aave balances without a separate withdrawal.
  • Earning mUSD cashback with no annual fee on the Virtual card.

Before you choose

  • Card purchases require supported token-and-network combinations.
  • Spending wETH adds 0.875% conversion before any cross-border charges.
  • New U.S. applications and new Metal card orders are currently unavailable.

Decaf Card

Best fit

  • Spending USDC received on Solana or Stellar through a separate card load.
  • Using the virtual Visa for Apple Pay and Google Pay purchases.
  • Receiving bank payments as USDC before allocating funds to the card.

Before you choose

  • Virtual issuance costs $5; physical cards cost $10–$90 by region.
  • US international fees are 1%; the non-USD international FX ceiling is 2%.
  • Card collateral can be liquidated; US withdrawals require prior notice.

Fees & features

Compare the details

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Best known Not disclosed
Cards
MetaMask CardOverall76
Decaf CardOverall64
01

Scores

Overall Score
MetaMask Card
76
Decaf Card
64
Cashback score
MetaMask Card
49
Decaf Card
29
Travel score
MetaMask Card
91
Decaf Card
60
Funds control score
MetaMask Card
87
Decaf Card
63
Lowest fees score
MetaMask Card
82
Decaf Card
57
Transfers score
MetaMask Card
59
Decaf Card
70
02

Costs

Plan cost
MetaMask Card
$0
Decaf Card
$0
FX fee
MetaMask Card
0–1%
Decaf Card
1–2%
Top-up fee
MetaMask Card
0%
Decaf Card
Card-load fee unknown; parent-account bank deposits have separate charges
Card spending fee
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
MetaMask Card
0–2%
Decaf Card
0% Decaf markup
Virtual card
MetaMask Card
Up to 1 free virtual cards by tier
Decaf Card
$5
Physical card
MetaMask Card
Metal tier $199/year; orders temporarily paused as of June 2, 2026
Decaf Card
$90 international / $10 US
03

Plans

Available plans
MetaMask Card
2 plans: Virtual, Metal
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
MetaMask Card
Metal: 3%
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
04

Everyday use

Network
MetaMask Card
Mastercard
Decaf Card
Visa
Card formats
MetaMask Card
Virtual, Physical
Decaf Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
MetaMask Card
Available
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Mobile wallets
MetaMask Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Decaf Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
MetaMask Card
iOS, Android, Web
Decaf Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Monthly spending limit
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
ATM limit
MetaMask Card
Limits shown in app
Decaf Card
$250 per withdrawal; up to 3 withdrawals daily
05

Funding & transfers

Networks
MetaMask Card
Linea, Solana, Base, Monad
Decaf Card
Solana, Stellar
Crypto deposits
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Fiat deposits
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
USD, EUR and MXN account receipts
Transfers
MetaMask Card
Stablecoin transfers
Decaf Card
Parent-account bank withdrawals, MoneyGram cash pickup
Payout currencies
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
USD, EUR, MXN, COP, BRL, ARS, VES
06

Rewards

Base cashback
MetaMask Card
1%
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Max cashback
MetaMask Card
3%
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Reward currency
MetaMask Card
mUSD cashback
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
07

Earn

Advertised APY
MetaMask Card
Up to 6% APY
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
How it works
MetaMask Card
Earn on spending balance, Optional earn vault
Decaf Card
Optional earn vault
Separate deposit
MetaMask Card
Yes
Decaf Card
Yes
Use balance for spending
MetaMask Card
Yes
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Lock-up
MetaMask Card
No
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
08

Trust & availability

Custody
MetaMask Card
Self-custody
Decaf Card
Non-custodial
Control until payment
MetaMask Card
You keep control
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Card issuer
MetaMask Card
Cross River Bank
Decaf Card
Third National, Inc.
Card processing
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Rain
Deposits & withdrawals
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
MoneyGram
Identity verification
MetaMask Card
Crypto Life
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
09

Sources

Official sources
MetaMask Card
12
Decaf Card
21
Last reviewed
MetaMask Card
Aug 12, 2026
Decaf Card
Oct 19, 2026

Choosing between these cards

When to choose MetaMask or Decaf

Spending in foreign currencies

For FX on foreign-currency purchases, MetaMask lists 0–1%, versus 1–2% at Decaf. Use the tariff for your country and plan; conversion fees can add to these figures.

Matching the card to your plans

MetaMask: Spending supported wallet tokens without preloading a card balance. Decaf: Spending USDC received on Solana or Stellar through a separate card load.

Common questions

MetaMask vs Decaf FAQ

Is MetaMask or Decaf better overall?

MetaMask Card has the higher Overall Score (76 vs 64). 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, MetaMask or Decaf?

MetaMask Card has the lower published FX fee (0–1% vs 1–2%). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, MetaMask or Decaf?

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 MetaMask and Decaf differ on custody?

MetaMask Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup, while Decaf Card uses a non-custodial account setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

How current is this MetaMask vs Decaf comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 19, 2026, using 33 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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