Side-by-side card comparison

Nexo vs Decaf

Nexo Card has the higher Overall Score by 2 points (66 vs 64). Nexo Card looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, and Transfers, while Decaf Card comes out ahead for Funds control.

Latest check Oct 19, 202635 official sources reviewed

Nexo Card

Best fit

  • Switching between spending savings and borrowing against crypto.
  • Paying from Flexible Savings without moving funds to a card wallet.
  • Existing NEXO holders who already qualify for higher loyalty tiers.

Before you choose

  • Cashback requires Credit Mode and more than $5,000 in account assets.
  • Credit Mode incurs borrowing costs and can trigger collateral liquidation.
  • The advertised 2% reward is in NEXO; Platinum's BTC option pays 0.5%.

Decaf Card

Best fit

  • Spending USDC received on Solana or Stellar through a separate card load.
  • Using the virtual Visa for Apple Pay and Google Pay purchases.
  • Receiving bank payments as USDC before allocating funds to the card.

Before you choose

  • Virtual issuance costs $5; physical cards cost $10–$90 by region.
  • US international fees are 1%; the non-USD international FX ceiling is 2%.
  • Card collateral can be liquidated; US withdrawals require prior notice.

Fees & features

Compare the details

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Best known Not disclosed
Cards
Nexo CardOverall66
Decaf CardOverall64
01

Scores

Overall Score
Nexo Card
66
Decaf Card
64
Cashback score
Nexo Card
41
Decaf Card
29
Travel score
Nexo Card
65
Decaf Card
60
Funds control score
Nexo Card
52
Decaf Card
63
Lowest fees score
Nexo Card
57
Decaf Card
57
Transfers score
Nexo Card
91
Decaf Card
70
02

Costs

Plan cost
Nexo Card
$0
Decaf Card
$0
FX fee
Nexo Card
0.2–2.5%
Decaf Card
1–2%
Top-up fee
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Card-load fee unknown; parent-account bank deposits have separate charges
Card spending fee
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Nexo Card
0–2%; minimum 1.99 EUR/GBP
Decaf Card
0% Decaf markup
Virtual card
Nexo Card
Available from $50 account balance
Decaf Card
$5
Physical card
Nexo Card
Free shipping; requires more than $5,000 account balance and at least Gold tier
Decaf Card
$90 international / $10 US
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Plans

Available plans
Nexo Card
4 plans: Base, Silver, Gold, Platinum
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
Nexo Card
Platinum: 2%
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
04

Everyday use

Network
Nexo Card
Mastercard
Decaf Card
Visa
Card formats
Nexo Card
Virtual, Physical
Decaf Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Nexo Card
Available
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Mobile wallets
Nexo Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Decaf Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Nexo Card
iOS, Android, Web
Decaf Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
Nexo Card
€10,000 / £9,000/day; €10,000 / £9,000/transaction
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Monthly spending limit
Nexo Card
€60,000 / £54,000/month
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
ATM limit
Nexo Card
€600 / £540/withdrawal; €2,000 / £1,800/day; €10,000 / £9,000/month
Decaf Card
$250 per withdrawal; up to 3 withdrawals daily
05

Funding & transfers

Networks
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Solana, Stellar
Crypto deposits
Nexo Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT; Other crypto: BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA +3
Decaf Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Fiat deposits
Nexo Card
Nexo account bank deposit
Decaf Card
USD, EUR and MXN account receipts
Transfers
Nexo Card
Stablecoin transfers; Nexo account internal transfer; Nexo account bank withdrawal
Decaf Card
Parent-account bank withdrawals, MoneyGram cash pickup
Payout currencies
Nexo Card
EUR, GBP, USD
Decaf Card
USD, EUR, MXN, COP, BRL, ARS, VES
06

Rewards

Base cashback
Nexo Card
0.5%
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Max cashback
Nexo Card
2%
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Reward currency
Nexo Card
NEXO Tokens or BTC cashback
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
07

Earn

Advertised APY
Nexo Card
Up to 13% APY
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
How it works
Nexo Card
Earn on spending balance
Decaf Card
Optional earn vault
Separate deposit
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Yes
Use balance for spending
Nexo Card
Yes
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Lock-up
Nexo Card
No
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
08

Trust & availability

Custody
Nexo Card
Custodial
Decaf Card
Non-custodial
Control until payment
Nexo Card
Provider controls funds
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Card issuer
Nexo Card
DiPocket UAB
Decaf Card
Third National, Inc.
Card processing
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Rain
Deposits & withdrawals
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
MoneyGram
Programme operator
Nexo Card
Nexo Services Sp. z o.o.
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
09

Sources

Official sources
Nexo Card
14
Decaf Card
21
Last reviewed
Nexo Card
Sep 2, 2026
Decaf Card
Oct 19, 2026

Choosing between these cards

When to choose Nexo or Decaf

Spending in foreign currencies

For FX on foreign-currency purchases, Nexo lists 0.2–2.5%, versus 1–2% at Decaf. Use the tariff for your country and plan; conversion fees can add to these figures.

Sending money to a bank

For bank payouts, Nexo has reviewed routes in EUR, GBP, USD; Decaf has routes in ARS, BRL, COP, EUR and other currencies. Choose the route for your destination currency and check its country coverage and fee.

Using the crypto you already hold

Nexo's reviewed deposit assets include ADA, AVAX, BNB, BTC and other assets; Decaf's include USDC. If you already hold one of these assets, compare its deposit network and conversion route before moving funds.

Common questions

Nexo vs Decaf FAQ

Is Nexo or Decaf better overall?

Nexo Card has the higher Overall Score (66 vs 64). 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 Decaf?

Decaf Card has the lower published FX fee (1–2% vs 0.2–2.5%). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, Nexo or Decaf?

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 Nexo and Decaf differ on custody?

Nexo Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Decaf Card uses a non-custodial account setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

How current is this Nexo vs Decaf comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 19, 2026, using 35 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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