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MPChat vs XPlace

XPlace Card has the higher Overall Score by 16 points (68 vs 52). MPChat Card looks stronger for Travel, while XPlace Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers.

Latest check Nov 12, 202658 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.

XPlace Card

Best fit

  • Choosing between prefunded USDC spending and crypto-backed Credit Mode.
  • Existing Kamino users who want a card linked to eligible collateral.
  • Trying Cash Mode on the free Basic plan before paying for a higher tier.

Before you choose

  • Cash Mode earns no cashback; rewards require collateral-backed borrowing.
  • Borrowing APR is shown in-app; falling collateral can trigger liquidation.
  • Basic adds 1% XPlace FX, with another 1% when Visa converts the purchase.

Fees & features

Compare the details

01

Scores

Overall Score
MPChat Card
52
XPlace Card
68
Cashback score
MPChat Card
18
XPlace Card
49
Travel score
MPChat Card
72
XPlace Card
65
Funds control score
MPChat Card
41
XPlace Card
67
Lowest fees score
MPChat Card
60
XPlace Card
65
Transfers score
MPChat Card
58
XPlace Card
62
02

Costs

Plan cost
MPChat Card
$0
XPlace Card
$0
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
XPlace Card
0–1%
Top-up fee
MPChat Card
USDT on Tron (TRC20); minimum received 10 USDT; allocate Pay balance to card
XPlace Card
Provider fee not published; external network or bridge costs may apply and are not card fees
Card spending fee
MPChat Card
$0.10 + 0.8%
XPlace Card
0%
ATM fee
MPChat Card
Boundless only: 2%, minimum $1; Cloud has no ATM access
XPlace Card
Not available
Virtual card
MPChat Card
Cloud: 10 USDT one time
XPlace Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
MPChat Card
Boundless: 100 USDT one time
XPlace Card
Silver physical card: $99 with courier delivery included; estimated delivery 3-12 days. Other tier pricing remains unclear.
03

Plans & rewards

Available plans
MPChat Card
2 plans: Cloud Card, Boundless Card
XPlace Card
4 plans: Basic, Silver, Gold, Platinum
Top cashback plan
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
XPlace Card
Platinum: 2%
Base cashback
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
XPlace Card
0.5%
Max cashback
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
XPlace Card
2%
Reward currency
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
XPlace Card
USDC
04

Everyday use

Network
MPChat Card
Visa
XPlace Card
Visa
Card formats
MPChat Card
Virtual, Physical
XPlace Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
MPChat Card
Available
XPlace Card
Not disclosed
Mobile wallets
MPChat Card
Google Pay
XPlace Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
XPlace Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
MPChat Card
Up to $250,000 and conservatively 50 purchases per day; app limits may be lower
XPlace Card
No provider-set daily amount published; users can set their own daily, weekly and monthly controls
Monthly spending limit
MPChat Card
Up to $1,000,000 per month; app limit may be lower
XPlace Card
Basic $2,000; Silver $10,000; Gold $50,000; Platinum $750,000 per month
ATM limit
MPChat Card
Boundless: up to $1,500 per withdrawal and day; $15,000 monthly
XPlace Card
Not available while only the virtual card is live
05

Funding & transfers

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

Earn

Advertised APY
MPChat Card
Not offered
XPlace Card
Up to 6.15% APY
How it works
MPChat Card
Not offered
XPlace Card
Borrow against collateral, Optional earn vault
Separate deposit
MPChat Card
Not offered
XPlace Card
Yes
Use balance for spending
MPChat Card
Not offered
XPlace Card
No
Lock-up
MPChat Card
Not offered
XPlace Card
No
07

Trust & availability

Custody
MPChat Card
Custodial
XPlace Card
Hybrid custody
Control until payment
MPChat Card
Provider controls funds
XPlace Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
XPlace Card
Third National
Card processing
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
XPlace Card
Signify Holdings, Inc. (Rain)
Identity verification
MPChat Card
Not disclosed
XPlace Card
Sumsub

Choosing between these cards

When to choose MPChat or XPlace

Using an exchange account

XPlace does not require a centralised-exchange account; MPChat does. Consider MPChat if you already want to use that exchange, or XPlace if you want to avoid that account requirement.

Using the crypto you already hold

MPChat's reviewed deposit assets include USDT; XPlace's include USDC. If you already hold one of these assets, compare its deposit network and conversion route before moving funds.

Common questions

MPChat vs XPlace FAQ

Is MPChat or XPlace better overall?

XPlace Card has the higher Overall Score (68 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 XPlace?

MPChat Card has the lower published FX fee (0% MPChat FX markup; Visa/issuer FX is passed through and varies by country and region. Purchase fees and USDT conversion costs are separate vs 0–1%). 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 XPlace?

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 XPlace differ on custody?

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

How current is this MPChat vs XPlace comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was November 12, 2026, using 58 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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