Side-by-side card comparison

Nexo vs Solayer Pay: fees, rewards and account setup

Nexo Card has the higher Overall Score by 10 points (65 vs 55). Nexo Card also looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers. The details below show where Solayer Pay Card may still be the better personal fit.

Information checked Aug 12, 202638 official sources reviewed

01 · Make the first cut

Nexo Card is the better all-round starting point

Nexo Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Solayer Pay 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.

OverallNexo65Solayer Pay55Higher score
CashbackNexo41Solayer Pay20Higher score
TravelNexo65Solayer Pay53Higher score
Funds controlNexo52Solayer Pay47Higher score
Lowest feesNexo57Solayer Pay43Higher score
TransfersNexo91Solayer Pay29Higher score

Choose Nexo Card if cashback and travel matter most

Nexo Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers in this comparison. It is worth a closer look if those are the parts of a card you expect to use most.

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

Choose Solayer Pay Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Solayer Pay 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. The other card looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers, so compare that advantage with the features you would actually use.

  • Virtual and physical Visa cards
  • Spend USDC from Solana
  • sUSD can earn while spendable

The differences that could change the result

The overall score points one way, but a specific use case or product condition may point another.

Overall Score
Nexo65
Solayer Pay55

Nexo Card has the higher Overall Score by 10 points.

Entry cost & FX
Nexo$0 plan · 0.2–2.5% FX
Solayer Pay$20/year plan · Up to 3% stated + $0.10; components may stack FX

Nexo Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $20/year).

Purchase rewards
Nexo0.5% base · up to 2%
Solayer Pay0% base

Nexo Card has the higher published base cashback rate (0.5% vs 0%).

Funds control
NexoCustodial balance
Solayer PayCustodial balance

Nexo Card and Solayer Pay Card use the same custodial balance setup.

Everyday access
NexoVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
Solayer PayVirtual + 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
Solayer Pay1 stablecoin · Not modeled

Nexo Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 vs 1).

02 · Read the shortlist

A closer look at the two cards

These quick facts cover the costs, rewards and everyday features most likely to shape your choice. Use the full table below when you want the finer details.

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
0% base
Plan cost
$20/year
FX fee
Up to 3% stated + $0.10; components may stack
ATM fee
Not disclosed
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat

03 · Compare the details

Compare the details side by side

We highlight a better number only when both cards publish values that can be compared fairly. Anything missing stays clearly marked.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
Nexo CardOverall65
Solayer Pay CardOverall55
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Nexo Card
65
Solayer Pay Card
55
Cashback score
Nexo Card
41
Solayer Pay Card
20
Travel score
Nexo Card
65
Solayer Pay Card
53
Funds control score
Nexo Card
52
Solayer Pay Card
47
Lowest fees score
Nexo Card
57
Solayer Pay Card
43
Transfers score
Nexo Card
91
Solayer Pay Card
29
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Nexo Card
Choose debit spend or credit-line use, No base monthly or annual card fee
Solayer Pay Card
Virtual and physical Visa cards, Spend USDC from Solana
Trade-offs
Nexo Card
Spending follows the Nexo account model, Credit Mode adds collateral risk
Solayer Pay Card
Purchases earn Emerald Points, FX costs vary by region
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Nexo Card
$0
Solayer Pay Card
$20/year
FX fee
Nexo Card
0.2–2.5%
Solayer Pay Card
Up to 3% stated + $0.10; components may stack
Top-up fee
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Solayer Pay Card
1%
Card spending fee
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Solayer Pay Card
$0.15
ATM fee
Nexo Card
0–2%; minimum 1.99 EUR/GBP
Solayer Pay Card
Not disclosed
Virtual card
Nexo Card
Available from $50 account balance
Solayer Pay Card
$0 virtual card; included with the $20/year Solayer Pay base plan
Physical card
Nexo Card
Free shipping; requires more than $5,000 account balance and at least Gold tier
Solayer Pay Card
Free card; US Express shipping $24.99 or International Express shipping $59.99
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Nexo Card
4 plans: Base, Silver, Gold, Platinum
Solayer Pay Card
1 plans: Solayer Pay
Top cashback plan
Nexo Card
Platinum: 2%
Solayer Pay Card
Not disclosed
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Nexo Card
Mastercard
Solayer Pay Card
Visa
Card formats
Nexo Card
Virtual, Physical
Solayer Pay Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Nexo Card
Available
Solayer Pay Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Nexo Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Solayer Pay Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Nexo Card
iOS, Android, Web
Solayer Pay Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Nexo Card
€10,000 / £9,000/day; €10,000 / £9,000/transaction
Solayer Pay Card
Shown in app
Monthly spending limit
Nexo Card
€60,000 / £54,000/month
Solayer Pay Card
Shown in app
ATM limit
Nexo Card
€600 / £540/withdrawal; €2,000 / £1,800/day; €10,000 / £9,000/month
Solayer Pay Card
Limits shown in app
06

Funding & transfers

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

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Nexo Card
0.5%
Solayer Pay Card
0%
Max cashback
Nexo Card
2%
Solayer Pay Card
Not disclosed
Reward currency
Nexo Card
NEXO Tokens or BTC cashback
Solayer Pay Card
Emerald Points
08

Earn

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

Trust & availability

5 fields
Custody
Nexo Card
Custodial
Solayer Pay Card
Custodial
Control until payment
Nexo Card
Provider controls funds
Solayer Pay Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Nexo Card
DiPocket UAB
Solayer Pay Card
Third National
Identity verification
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Solayer Pay Card
Sumsub
Programme operator
Nexo Card
Nexo Services Sp. z o.o.
Solayer Pay Card
Solayer Labs, Inc.
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Nexo Card
13
Solayer Pay Card
25
Last reviewed
Nexo Card
Aug 5, 2026
Solayer Pay Card
Aug 12, 2026

04 · The takeaway

Nexo Card is the stronger all-round choice

Nexo Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 65 versus 55 for Solayer Pay Card. Nexo Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $20/year). Nexo Card has the higher published base cashback rate (0.5% vs 0%).

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

Nexo Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 vs 1). 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 Solayer Pay Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Nexo vs Solayer Pay FAQ

Is Nexo or Solayer Pay better overall?

Nexo Card has the higher Overall Score (65 vs 55). 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 Solayer Pay?

Nexo Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $20/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 Solayer Pay?

Nexo Card has the higher published base cashback rate (0.5% vs 0%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Nexo and Solayer Pay differ on custody?

Nexo Card and Solayer Pay Card use the same custodial balance setup.

How current is this Nexo vs Solayer Pay comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 12, 2026, using 38 official sources in total. Each full card review lists its own check date, sources and anything the provider has not clearly disclosed.

06 · Keep comparing

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