Side-by-side card comparison

MPChat vs Xapo: where the score gap comes from

Xapo Card 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 Sep 23, 202651 official sources reviewed

01 · Where the gap opens

Xapo Card is the better all-round starting point

Xapo Card 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.

OverallMPChat52Xapo70Higher score
CashbackMPChat18Xapo24Compare the details below
TravelMPChat72Xapo91Compare the details below
Funds controlMPChat41Xapo64Compare the details below
Lowest feesMPChat60Xapo78Compare the details below
TransfersMPChat58Xapo100Compare 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 Xapo Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Xapo 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.

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

What separates the two cards

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

Overall Score
MPChat52
Xapo70

Xapo Card 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
Xapo$1,000/year plan · 0–0.29% FX

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

Purchase rewards
MPChatNot disclosed
Xapo0% base · up to 3%

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
XapoCustodial balance

MPChat Card and Xapo Card use the same custodial balance setup.

Everyday access
MPChatVirtual + Physical · Google Pay
XapoVirtual + Physical · Unknown

MPChat Card lists more card formats and phone-wallet options (3 vs 2).

Money movement
MPChat1 stablecoin · Stablecoin 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 2).

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
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

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.

Xapo Card

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
Xapo CardOverall70
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
MPChat Card
52
Xapo Card
70
Cashback score
MPChat Card
18
Xapo Card
24
Travel score
MPChat Card
72
Xapo Card
91
Funds control score
MPChat Card
41
Xapo Card
64
Lowest fees score
MPChat Card
60
Xapo Card
78
Transfers score
MPChat Card
58
Xapo Card
100
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
MPChat Card
Virtual and physical options, No monthly card fee
Xapo Card
No Xapo FX markup, Account-backed bank and crypto rails
Trade-offs
MPChat Card
Purchase fee on each spend, Effective conversion cost unclear
Xapo Card
$1,000 annual membership, Cashback is temporary and capped ambiguously
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
MPChat Card
$0
Xapo Card
$1,000/year
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
Xapo Card
0–0.29%
Top-up fee
MPChat Card
USDT on Tron (TRC20); minimum received 10 USDT; allocate Pay balance to card
Xapo Card
No direct card top-up; the Xapo Account balance funds card spending
Card spending fee
MPChat Card
$0.15 + 0.8%
Xapo Card
0%
ATM fee
MPChat Card
Boundless only: 2%, minimum $1; Cloud has no ATM access
Xapo Card
0–2%
Virtual card
MPChat Card
Cloud: 10 USDT one time
Xapo Card
$0 in the Visa Europe programme; outside-Europe pricing not disclosed
Physical card
MPChat Card
Boundless: 100 USDT one time
Xapo Card
$0 for Metal; $0 for standard physical Visa Europe; other standard pricing not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
MPChat Card
2 plans: Cloud Card, Boundless Card
Xapo Card
1 plans: Xapo Bank membership
Top cashback plan
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
Xapo Bank membership: 0%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
MPChat Card
Visa
Xapo Card
Visa/Mastercard
Card formats
MPChat Card
Virtual, Physical
Xapo Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
MPChat Card
Available
Xapo Card
Available
Mobile wallets
MPChat Card
Google Pay
Xapo Card
Not disclosed
Apps
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
MPChat Card
Up to $250,000 and conservatively 50 purchases per day; app limits may be lower
Xapo Card
$50,000 daily for point-of-sale and online purchases
Monthly spending limit
MPChat Card
Up to $1,000,000 per month; app limit may be lower
Xapo Card
$250,000 monthly under the Visa Europe programme
ATM limit
MPChat Card
Boundless: up to $1,500 per withdrawal and day; $15,000 monthly
Xapo Card
$2,000 daily; Visa Europe also lists $15,000 monthly
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
MPChat Card
Tron (TRC20)
Xapo Card
Bitcoin, Lightning, Ethereum, Tron, Solana
Crypto deposits
MPChat Card
Stablecoins: USDT
Xapo Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT; Other crypto: BTC
Fiat deposits
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
SWIFT receive, ACH receive, SEPA receive, Faster Payments receive
Transfers
MPChat Card
Stablecoin transfers
Xapo Card
Stablecoin transfers; SWIFT payout, SEPA payout, Faster Payments payout, ACH payout
Payout currencies
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
USD, GBP, EUR
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
0%
Max cashback
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
3%
Reward currency
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
BTC
08

Earn

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

Trust & availability

4 fields
Custody
MPChat Card
Custodial
Xapo Card
Custodial
Control until payment
MPChat Card
Provider controls funds
Xapo Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
Transact Payments Malta Limited
Bank transfers
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
Xapo Bank Limited
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
MPChat Card
30
Xapo Card
21
Last reviewed
MPChat Card
Sep 23, 2026
Xapo Card
Sep 1, 2026

04 · The verdict

Xapo Card is the stronger all-round choice

Xapo Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 70 versus 52 for MPChat Card. MPChat Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $1,000/year). 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 Xapo Card use the same custodial balance setup.

Xapo Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (8 vs 2). 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 Xapo Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

MPChat vs Xapo FAQ

Is MPChat or Xapo better overall?

Xapo Card 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 Xapo?

MPChat 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, MPChat or Xapo?

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 Xapo differ on custody?

MPChat Card and Xapo Card use the same custodial balance setup.

How current is this MPChat vs Xapo comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was September 23, 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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