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MPChat vs Coinbase One

Coinbase One Card has the higher Overall Score by 4 points (56 vs 52). MPChat Card looks stronger for Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers, while Coinbase One Card comes out ahead for Cashback.

Latest check Nov 12, 202653 official sources reviewed

MPChat Card

Best fit

  • MPChat Pay users allocating USDT to a separate Visa spending balance.
  • Choosing Cloud for online payments or Boundless for physical-card use.
  • Occasional card use with a one-time issuance price and no monthly plan fee.

Before you choose

  • Each purchase costs 0.8%, plus variable USDT conversion and any issuer FX.
  • Cloud costs 10 USDT; Boundless costs 100 USDT and charges 2% for ATMs.
  • The Web3 wallet cannot fund purchases directly; allocate funds from MPChat Pay.

Coinbase One Card

Best fit

  • Existing Coinbase One members who already pay for an eligible plan.
  • Everyday credit-card spending with 2% back in BTC on eligible purchases.
  • Booking through Coinbase One Card Travel for 5% back in BTC.

Before you choose

  • Eligible membership starts at $49.99/year; Basic monthly does not qualify.
  • 4% needs $200,000 on Coinbase; boosted rates cover $10,000/month of spend.
  • U.S. residents only, excluding territories; credit approval is required.

Fees & features

Compare the details

01

Scores

Overall Score
MPChat Card
52
Coinbase One Card
56
Cashback score
MPChat Card
18
Coinbase One Card
40
Travel score
MPChat Card
72
Coinbase One Card
60
Funds control score
MPChat Card
41
Coinbase One Card
36
Lowest fees score
MPChat Card
60
Coinbase One Card
40
Transfers score
MPChat Card
58
Coinbase One Card
24
02

Costs

Plan cost
MPChat Card
$0
Coinbase One Card
$49.99/year
FX fee
MPChat Card
0% MPChat FX markup; Visa/issuer FX is passed through and varies by country and region. Purchase fees and USDT conversion costs are separate
Coinbase One Card
0% foreign transaction fee; Amex conversion rates remain separate
Top-up fee
MPChat Card
USDT on Tron (TRC20); minimum received 10 USDT; allocate Pay balance to card
Coinbase One Card
Linked U.S. bank or accepted Coinbase wallet repayment; crypto spread varies
Card spending fee
MPChat Card
$0.10 + 0.8%
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
MPChat Card
Boundless only: 2%, minimum $1; Cloud has no ATM access
Coinbase One Card
Cash advance: greater of $10 or 5%, plus variable interest from posting and possible ATM-operator fees
Virtual card
MPChat Card
Cloud: 10 USDT one time
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
MPChat Card
Boundless: 100 USDT one time
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
03

Plans & rewards

Available plans
MPChat Card
2 plans: Cloud Card, Boundless Card
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
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
AOC tier 4: 4%: 4%
Base cashback
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
2%
Max cashback
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
4%
Reward currency
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Bitcoin
04

Everyday use

Network
MPChat Card
Visa
Coinbase One Card
American Express
Card formats
MPChat Card
Virtual, Physical
Coinbase One Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
MPChat Card
Available
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Mobile wallets
MPChat Card
Google Pay
Coinbase One Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
MPChat Card
Up to $250,000 and conservatively 50 purchases per day; app limits may be lower
Coinbase One Card
Personalized credit limit; no reusable daily spend ceiling
Monthly spending limit
MPChat Card
Up to $1,000,000 per month; app limit may be lower
Coinbase One Card
Personalized credit limit; no reusable monthly spend ceiling
ATM limit
MPChat Card
Boundless: up to $1,500 per withdrawal and day; $15,000 monthly
Coinbase One Card
Cash access and its sublimit are determined by the issuer
05

Funding & transfers

Networks
MPChat Card
Tron (TRC20)
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Crypto deposits
MPChat Card
Stablecoins: USDT
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Fiat deposits
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
MPChat Card
Stablecoin transfers
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Payout currencies
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
06

Earn

Advertised APY
MPChat Card
Not offered
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
How it works
MPChat Card
Not offered
Coinbase One Card
Borrow against collateral
Separate deposit
MPChat Card
Not offered
Coinbase One Card
No
Use balance for spending
MPChat Card
Not offered
Coinbase One Card
No
Lock-up
MPChat Card
Not offered
Coinbase One Card
Yes
07

Trust & availability

Custody
MPChat Card
Custodial
Coinbase One Card
Custodial
Control until payment
MPChat Card
Provider controls funds
Coinbase One Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
First Electronic Bank
Custody / key management
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Coinbase, Inc.

Choosing between these cards

When to choose MPChat or Coinbase One

Keeping recurring costs down

MPChat's base plan is $0, compared with $49.99/year for Coinbase One. This favours MPChat for occasional use; card issuance and transaction fees are separate.

Matching the card to your plans

MPChat: MPChat Pay users allocating USDT to a separate Visa spending balance. Coinbase One: Existing Coinbase One members who already pay for an eligible plan.

Common questions

MPChat vs Coinbase One FAQ

Is MPChat or Coinbase One better overall?

Coinbase One Card has the higher Overall Score (56 vs 52). 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, MPChat or Coinbase One?

MPChat 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, MPChat or Coinbase One?

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 MPChat and Coinbase One differ on custody?

MPChat Card and Coinbase One Card use the same custodial balance setup.

How current is this MPChat vs Coinbase One comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was November 12, 2026, using 53 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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