Side-by-side card comparison

Nexo vs Coinbase One: where the score gap comes from

Nexo Card has the higher Overall Score by 10 points (66 vs 56). 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 5, 202637 official sources reviewed

01 · Where the gap opens

Nexo Card is the better all-round starting point

Nexo Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Coinbase One 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.

OverallNexo66Coinbase One56Higher score
CashbackNexo41Coinbase One40Compare the details below
TravelNexo65Coinbase One60Compare the details below
Funds controlNexo52Coinbase One36Compare the details below
Lowest feesNexo57Coinbase One58Compare the details below
TransfersNexo91Coinbase One24Compare the details below

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

Nexo 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.

  • Choose debit spend or credit-line use
  • No base monthly or annual card fee
  • Virtual card works with phone wallets

Choose Coinbase One Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Coinbase One 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.

  • 2% BTC on eligible purchases
  • No foreign transaction fee
  • Metal card and both phone wallets

What separates the two cards

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

Overall Score
Nexo66
Coinbase One56

Nexo Card has the higher Overall Score by 10 points.

Entry cost & FX
Nexo$0 plan · 0.2–2.5% FX
Coinbase One$49.99/year plan · 0% foreign transaction fee; Amex conversion rates remain separate FX

Nexo Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $49.99/year).

Purchase rewards
Nexo0.5% base · up to 2%
Coinbase One2% base · up to 4%

Coinbase One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0.5%).

Funds control
NexoCustodial balance
Coinbase OneCustodial balance

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

Everyday access
NexoVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
Coinbase OneVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

Both cards list the same number of card formats and phone-wallet options.

Money movement
Nexo2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Nexo account internal transfer; Nexo account bank withdrawal
Coinbase One0 stablecoins · Not modeled

Nexo Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 vs 0).

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
0.5%-2%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0.2–2.5%
ATM fee
0–2%; minimum 1.99 EUR/GBP
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
10 crypto · 1 fiat
Payout methods
4 crypto · 3 fiat
Cashback
2%-4%
Plan cost
$49.99/year
FX fee
0% foreign transaction fee; Amex conversion rates remain separate
ATM fee
Cash advance: greater of $10 or 5%, plus variable interest from posting and possible ATM-operator fees
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat

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
Nexo CardOverall66
Coinbase One CardOverall56
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Nexo Card
66
Coinbase One Card
56
Cashback score
Nexo Card
41
Coinbase One Card
40
Travel score
Nexo Card
65
Coinbase One Card
60
Funds control score
Nexo Card
52
Coinbase One Card
36
Lowest fees score
Nexo Card
57
Coinbase One Card
58
Transfers score
Nexo Card
91
Coinbase One Card
24
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Nexo Card
Choose debit spend or credit-line use, No base monthly or annual card fee
Coinbase One Card
2% BTC on eligible purchases, No foreign transaction fee
Trade-offs
Nexo Card
Spending follows the Nexo account model, Credit Mode adds collateral risk
Coinbase One Card
Paid membership is required, Debt and cash advances carry costs
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Nexo Card
$0
Coinbase One Card
$49.99/year
FX fee
Nexo Card
0.2–2.5%
Coinbase One Card
0% foreign transaction fee; Amex conversion rates remain separate
Top-up fee
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Linked U.S. bank or accepted Coinbase wallet repayment; crypto spread varies
Card spending fee
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Nexo Card
0–2%; minimum 1.99 EUR/GBP
Coinbase One Card
Cash advance: greater of $10 or 5%, plus variable interest from posting and possible ATM-operator fees
Virtual card
Nexo Card
Available from $50 account balance
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
Nexo Card
Free shipping; requires more than $5,000 account balance and at least Gold tier
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Nexo Card
4 plans: Base, Silver, Gold, Platinum
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
Nexo Card
Platinum: 2%
Coinbase One Card
AOC tier 4: 4%: 4%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Nexo Card
Mastercard
Coinbase One Card
American Express
Card formats
Nexo Card
Virtual, Physical
Coinbase One Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Nexo Card
Available
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Mobile wallets
Nexo Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Coinbase One Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Nexo Card
iOS, Android, Web
Coinbase One Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
Nexo Card
€10,000 / £9,000/day; €10,000 / £9,000/transaction
Coinbase One Card
Personalized credit limit; no reusable daily spend ceiling
Monthly spending limit
Nexo Card
€60,000 / £54,000/month
Coinbase One Card
Personalized credit limit; no reusable monthly spend ceiling
ATM limit
Nexo Card
€600 / £540/withdrawal; €2,000 / £1,800/day; €10,000 / £9,000/month
Coinbase One Card
Cash access and its sublimit are determined by the issuer
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Crypto deposits
Nexo Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT; Other crypto: BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA +3
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Fiat deposits
Nexo Card
Nexo account bank deposit
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
Nexo Card
Stablecoin transfers; Nexo account internal transfer; Nexo account bank withdrawal
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Payout currencies
Nexo Card
EUR, GBP, USD
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Nexo Card
0.5%
Coinbase One Card
2%
Max cashback
Nexo Card
2%
Coinbase One Card
4%
Reward currency
Nexo Card
NEXO Tokens or BTC cashback
Coinbase One Card
Bitcoin
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Nexo Card
Up to 13% APY
Coinbase One Card
Up to 3.5% APY
How it works
Nexo Card
Earn on spending balance
Coinbase One Card
Borrow against collateral
Separate deposit
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
No
Use balance for spending
Nexo Card
Yes
Coinbase One Card
No
Lock-up
Nexo Card
No
Coinbase One Card
Yes
09

Trust & availability

5 fields
Custody
Nexo Card
Custodial
Coinbase One Card
Custodial
Control until payment
Nexo Card
Provider controls funds
Coinbase One Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Nexo Card
DiPocket UAB
Coinbase One Card
First Electronic Bank
Custody / key management
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Coinbase, Inc.
Programme operator
Nexo Card
Nexo Services Sp. z o.o.
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Nexo Card
14
Coinbase One Card
23
Last reviewed
Nexo Card
Sep 2, 2026
Coinbase One Card
Sep 5, 2026

04 · The verdict

Nexo Card is the stronger all-round choice

Nexo Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 66 versus 56 for Coinbase One Card. Nexo Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $49.99/year). Coinbase One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0.5%).

Coinbase One Card can still be the more comfortable choice if its availability, card setup or way of holding funds suits you better. Nexo Card and Coinbase One Card use the same custodial balance setup.

Nexo Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 vs 0). 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 Nexo Card and Coinbase One Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Nexo vs Coinbase One FAQ

Is Nexo or Coinbase One better overall?

Nexo Card has the higher Overall Score (66 vs 56). 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, Nexo or Coinbase One?

Nexo 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, Nexo or Coinbase One?

Coinbase One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0.5%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Nexo and Coinbase One differ on custody?

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

How current is this Nexo vs Coinbase One comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was September 5, 2026, using 37 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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