Side-by-side card comparison

MPChat vs Uphold US: where the score gap comes from

Uphold Card US has the higher Overall Score by 18 points (70 vs 52). 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 Oct 14, 202643 official sources reviewed

01 · Where the gap opens

Uphold Card US is the better all-round starting point

Uphold Card US has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. MPChat 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.

OverallMPChat52Uphold US70Higher score
CashbackMPChat18Uphold US75Compare the details below
TravelMPChat72Uphold US71Compare the details below
Funds controlMPChat41Uphold US44Compare the details below
Lowest feesMPChat60Uphold US56Compare the details below
TransfersMPChat58Uphold US65Compare the details below

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

MPChat 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.

  • Virtual and physical options
  • No monthly card fee
  • USDT funding on Tron

Choose Uphold Card US if its day-to-day setup suits you

Uphold Card US 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.

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

What separates the two cards

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

Overall Score
MPChat52
Uphold US70

Uphold Card US has the higher Overall Score by 18 points.

Entry cost & FX
MPChat$0 plan · 0% MPChat FX markup; 0% MPChat cross-border markup. Visa/issuer pass-through and effective USDT settlement cost unknown; purchase fee separate FX
Uphold US$0 plan · 0–1.5% FX

MPChat Card has the lower published FX fee (0% MPChat FX markup; 0% MPChat cross-border markup. Visa/issuer pass-through and effective USDT settlement cost unknown; purchase fee separate vs 0–1.5%).

Purchase rewards
MPChatNot 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
MPChatCustodial balance
Uphold USCustodial balance

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

Everyday access
MPChatVirtual + Physical · 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
MPChat1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers
Uphold US0 stablecoins · US bank withdrawal

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

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
Not disclosed
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0% MPChat FX markup; 0% MPChat cross-border markup. Visa/issuer pass-through and effective USDT settlement cost unknown; purchase fee separate
ATM fee
Boundless only: 2%, minimum $1; Cloud has no ATM access
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
1 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

Current signup offers

Signup value available today

A welcome offer can improve the value of your first months with a card. Check the eligibility rules, qualifying actions and deadline first. Signup offers are excluded from card scores.

MPChat Card

5 USDT after first virtual card approval

First virtual card referral reward

  • Download MPChat through the referral link.
  • Enter coupon ID 76912265 during activation of your first virtual card.
  • Complete application and card approval; the reward is credited to MPChat Pay after approval.

Coupon ID76912265

MPChat's friend-benefits page states 5 USDT after first virtual-card approval; one application guide uses 5 USD wording.

Uphold Card US

No active signup offer listed

We do not currently list an active signup offer for this card.

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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
MPChat CardOverall52
Uphold Card USOverall70
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
MPChat Card
52
Uphold Card US
70
Cashback score
MPChat Card
18
Uphold Card US
75
Travel score
MPChat Card
72
Uphold Card US
71
Funds control score
MPChat Card
41
Uphold Card US
44
Lowest fees score
MPChat Card
60
Uphold Card US
56
Transfers score
MPChat Card
58
Uphold Card US
65
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
MPChat Card
Virtual and physical options, No monthly card fee
Uphold Card US
Essential has no annual fee, Apple Pay and Google Pay
Trade-offs
MPChat Card
Purchase fee on each spend, Effective conversion cost unclear
Uphold Card US
Asset sales can reduce rewards, Rewards have a disputed time window
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
MPChat Card
$0
Uphold Card US
$0
FX fee
MPChat Card
0% MPChat FX markup; 0% MPChat cross-border markup. Visa/issuer pass-through and effective USDT settlement cost unknown; purchase fee separate
Uphold Card US
0–1.5%
Top-up fee
MPChat Card
USDT on Tron (TRC20); minimum received 10 USDT; allocate Pay balance to card
Uphold Card US
ACH: no deposit fee; external card: 3.99%
Card spending fee
MPChat Card
$0.15 + 0.8%
Uphold Card US
Not disclosed
ATM fee
MPChat Card
Boundless only: 2%, minimum $1; Cloud has no ATM access
Uphold Card US
Essential: $2.95; Elite: $0
Virtual card
MPChat Card
Cloud: 10 USDT one time
Uphold Card US
Free on both plans
Physical card
MPChat Card
Boundless: 100 USDT one time
Uphold Card US
Essential: $4.99 plastic; Elite: metal included in $99.99 annual plan
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
MPChat Card
2 plans: Cloud Card, Boundless Card
Uphold Card US
2 plans: Essential, Elite
Top cashback plan
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Uphold Card US
Elite: 3%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
MPChat Card
Visa
Uphold Card US
Visa
Card formats
MPChat Card
Virtual, Physical
Uphold Card US
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
MPChat Card
Available
Uphold Card US
Available
Mobile wallets
MPChat Card
Google Pay
Uphold Card US
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Uphold Card US
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
MPChat Card
Up to $250,000 and conservatively 50 purchases per day; app limits may be lower
Uphold Card US
Essential: $2,500/day; Elite: $25,000/day
Monthly spending limit
MPChat Card
Up to $1,000,000 per month; app limit may be lower
Uphold Card US
Essential: $10,000/month; Elite: $100,000/month
ATM limit
MPChat Card
Boundless: up to $1,500 per withdrawal and day; $15,000 monthly
Uphold Card US
Essential: $500/day, $2,000/month; Elite: $2,000/day, $10,000/month
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
MPChat Card
Tron (TRC20)
Uphold Card US
Not disclosed
Crypto deposits
MPChat Card
Stablecoins: USDT
Uphold Card US
Not disclosed
Fiat deposits
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Uphold Card US
Linked US bank account, USD bank transfer, External card deposit
Transfers
MPChat Card
Stablecoin transfers
Uphold Card US
US bank withdrawal
Payout currencies
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Uphold Card US
USD
07

Rewards

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

Earn

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

Trust & availability

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

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
MPChat Card
30
Uphold Card US
13
Last reviewed
MPChat Card
Sep 23, 2026
Uphold Card US
Oct 14, 2026

04 · The verdict

Uphold Card US is the stronger all-round choice

Uphold Card US finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 70 versus 52 for MPChat Card. MPChat Card has the lower published FX fee (0% MPChat FX markup; 0% MPChat cross-border markup. Visa/issuer pass-through and effective USDT settlement cost unknown; purchase fee separate vs 0–1.5%). The providers have not published enough matching base cashback information to name a winner. Check the maximum rates, reward assets, caps and conditions below.

MPChat Card can still be the more comfortable choice if its availability, card setup or way of holding funds suits you better. MPChat 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 MPChat Card and Uphold Card US reviews first.

05 · Common questions

MPChat vs Uphold US FAQ

Is MPChat or Uphold US better overall?

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

MPChat Card has the lower published FX fee (0% MPChat FX markup; 0% MPChat cross-border markup. Visa/issuer pass-through and effective USDT settlement cost unknown; purchase fee separate vs 0–1.5%). 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 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 MPChat and Uphold US differ on custody?

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

How current is this MPChat vs Uphold US comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 14, 2026, using 43 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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