Side-by-side card comparison

OKX EEA vs Exa: overall score versus use-case fit

OKX Card (EEA) has the higher Overall Score by 19 points (85 vs 66). OKX Card (EEA) looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, and Lowest fees, while Exa Card comes out ahead for Funds control and Transfers.

Information checked Aug 23, 202652 official sources reviewed
Exa Visa Signature card design from the official Exa product page
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01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

OKX Card (EEA) is the better all-round starting point

OKX Card (EEA) has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Exa Card may be the better fit for Funds control and Transfers. 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.

OverallOKX EEA85Exa66Higher score
CashbackOKX EEA82Exa19Higher score
TravelOKX EEA64Exa61Higher score
Funds controlOKX EEA76Exa88Higher score
Lowest feesOKX EEA90Exa67Higher score
TransfersOKX EEA77Exa97Higher score

Choose OKX Card (EEA) if cashback and travel matter most

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

  • Low documented card costs
  • Current FAQ confirms 2%-10% USDG cashback
  • Clear EU issuer and regional scope

Choose Exa Card if funds control and transfers matter most

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

  • Deposited assets can earn yield
  • Spend balance or borrow USDC
  • Self-custody on Exactly Protocol

Where each card has the edge

The overall leader does not win every use case, so the reason you want the card matters here.

Overall Score
OKX EEA85
Exa66

OKX Card (EEA) has the higher Overall Score by 19 points.

Entry cost & FX
OKX EEA$0 plan · 0% OKX markup + Mastercard rate FX
Exa$0 plan · 1.5% FX

OKX Card (EEA) has the lower published FX fee (0% OKX markup + Mastercard rate vs 1.5%).

Purchase rewards
OKX EEA2% base · up to 10%
Exa0% cashback

OKX Card (EEA) has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0%).

Funds control
OKX EEAHybrid custody
ExaSelf-controlled wallet

OKX Card (EEA) uses a hybrid custody setup, while Exa Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

Everyday access
OKX EEAVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay
ExaVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay

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

Money movement
OKX EEA3 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; OKX Pay contacts, Transfer to OKX Exchange
Exa1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; USD ACH bank payout, USD domestic wire payout, EUR SEPA bank payout

OKX Card (EEA) lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (6 vs 5).

02 · Read the shortlist

A closer look at the split decision

Start with the strengths that drive each use-case result, then test them against costs and access.

2 cards compared
Cashback
2%-10%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0% OKX markup + Mastercard rate
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
3 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
3 crypto · 0 fiat
Cashback
0%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
1.5%
ATM fee
$1 + 0.65%
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
5 crypto · 4 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 2 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.

OKX Card (EEA)

Check in app

OKX shows the current EU referral reward before participation

  • Complete identity verification and get approved for the OKX Card.
  • Complete the number and minimum value of settled transactions shown in-app within 14 days of sign-up.

OKX Card promo codeJF37NBCF

Reward amount and tasks can change and may differ by market or user. Check the EU Card Referral page before participating.

Exa 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

See how the trade-offs line up

Comparable figures receive a marker; missing or unverified details stay visible instead of becoming an assumed advantage.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
OKX Card (EEA)Overall85
Exa CardOverall66
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
OKX Card (EEA)
85
Exa Card
66
Cashback score
OKX Card (EEA)
82
Exa Card
19
Travel score
OKX Card (EEA)
64
Exa Card
61
Funds control score
OKX Card (EEA)
76
Exa Card
88
Lowest fees score
OKX Card (EEA)
90
Exa Card
67
Transfers score
OKX Card (EEA)
77
Exa Card
97
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
OKX Card (EEA)
Low documented card costs, Current FAQ confirms 2%-10% USDG cashback
Exa Card
Deposited assets can earn yield, Spend balance or borrow USDC
Trade-offs
OKX Card (EEA)
Virtual-only with no ATM access, 10% is conditional, capped VIP upside
Exa Card
Heavy Exactly Protocol dependency, Pay Later needs DeFi literacy
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
OKX Card (EEA)
$0
Exa Card
$0
FX fee
OKX Card (EEA)
0% OKX markup + Mastercard rate
Exa Card
1.5%
Top-up fee
OKX Card (EEA)
0%
Exa Card
1%
Card spending fee
OKX Card (EEA)
0%
Exa Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
OKX Card (EEA)
Not available
Exa Card
$1 + 0.65%
Virtual card
OKX Card (EEA)
€0
Exa Card
Free with Exa Wallet
Physical card
OKX Card (EEA)
Not available
Exa Card
Not available
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
OKX Card (EEA)
5 plans: Regular, VIP 1, VIP 2, VIP 3 +1
Exa Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
OKX Card (EEA)
VIP 4+: 10%
Exa Card
Not disclosed
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
OKX Card (EEA)
Mastercard
Exa Card
Visa
Card formats
OKX Card (EEA)
Virtual
Exa Card
Virtual
ATM withdrawals
OKX Card (EEA)
Not available
Exa Card
Available
Mobile wallets
OKX Card (EEA)
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Exa Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
OKX Card (EEA)
iOS, Android
Exa Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
OKX Card (EEA)
No fixed provider daily limit; user-set minimum is 1 EUR, while the regional maximum appears only in-app.
Exa Card
Dynamic / collateral-based; exact Exa App limit shown in app
Monthly spending limit
OKX Card (EEA)
No fixed monthly amount is published; balance and risk controls apply.
Exa Card
Dynamic / collateral-based; exact Exa App limit shown in app
ATM limit
OKX Card (EEA)
ATM withdrawals are not supported.
Exa Card
$250/withdrawal; $1000/day
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
OKX Card (EEA)
X Layer, Ethereum, TRON, Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche +1
Exa Card
Optimism
Crypto deposits
OKX Card (EEA)
Stablecoins: USDC, USDG, USDT
Exa Card
Stablecoins: USDC; Other crypto: ETH, OP, WBTC, wstETH
Fiat deposits
OKX Card (EEA)
Not disclosed
Exa Card
USD ACH deposit, USD wire deposit, EUR SEPA deposit, Local currency deposit
Transfers
OKX Card (EEA)
Stablecoin transfers; OKX Pay contacts, Transfer to OKX Exchange
Exa Card
Stablecoin transfers; USD ACH bank payout, USD domestic wire payout, EUR SEPA bank payout
Payout currencies
OKX Card (EEA)
Not disclosed
Exa Card
USD, EUR
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
OKX Card (EEA)
2%
Exa Card
0%
Max cashback
OKX Card (EEA)
10%
Exa Card
0%
Reward currency
OKX Card (EEA)
USDG cashback
Exa Card
No cashback
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
OKX Card (EEA)
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Up to 0.99776% APY
How it works
OKX Card (EEA)
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Earn on spending balance, Borrow against collateral
Separate deposit
OKX Card (EEA)
Not disclosed
Exa Card
No
Use balance for spending
OKX Card (EEA)
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Yes
Lock-up
OKX Card (EEA)
Not disclosed
Exa Card
No
09

Trust & availability

6 fields
Custody
OKX Card (EEA)
Hybrid custody
Exa Card
Self-custody
Control until payment
OKX Card (EEA)
You keep control
Exa Card
You keep control
Card issuer
OKX Card (EEA)
UAB Monavate
Exa Card
Third National Bank, Third National
Card processing
OKX Card (EEA)
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Exa Labs SAS
Deposits & withdrawals
OKX Card (EEA)
Not disclosed
Exa Card
Bridge, Manteca
Programme operator
OKX Card (EEA)
OKX Europe Limited
Exa Card
Exa Labs SAS
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
OKX Card (EEA)
21
Exa Card
31
Last reviewed
OKX Card (EEA)
Aug 5, 2026
Exa Card
Aug 23, 2026

04 · The trade-off

OKX Card (EEA) is the stronger all-round choice

OKX Card (EEA) finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 85 versus 66 for Exa Card. OKX Card (EEA) has the lower published FX fee (0% OKX markup + Mastercard rate vs 1.5%). OKX Card (EEA) has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0%).

Exa Card still comes out ahead for Funds control and Transfers, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. OKX Card (EEA) uses a hybrid custody setup, while Exa Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

OKX Card (EEA) lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (6 vs 5). 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 OKX Card (EEA) and Exa Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

OKX EEA vs Exa FAQ

Is OKX EEA or Exa better overall?

OKX Card (EEA) has the higher Overall Score (85 vs 66). 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, OKX EEA or Exa?

OKX Card (EEA) has the lower published FX fee (0% OKX markup + Mastercard rate vs 1.5%). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, OKX EEA or Exa?

OKX Card (EEA) has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do OKX EEA and Exa differ on custody?

OKX Card (EEA) uses a hybrid custody setup, while Exa Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

How current is this OKX EEA vs Exa comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 23, 2026, using 52 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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