Side-by-side card comparison

Oobit vs Ethena Pay: fees, rewards and account setup

Ethena Pay Card has the higher Overall Score by 14 points (86 vs 72). Ethena Pay Card also looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers. The details below show where Oobit Card may still be the better personal fit.

Information checked Sep 1, 202628 official sources reviewed

01 · Make the first cut

Ethena Pay Card is the better all-round starting point

Ethena Pay Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Oobit 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.

OverallOobit72Ethena Pay86Higher score
CashbackOobit68Ethena Pay89Higher score
TravelOobit45Ethena Pay64Higher score
Funds controlOobit77Ethena Pay86Higher score
Lowest feesOobit51Ethena Pay87Higher score
TransfersOobit64Ethena Pay82Higher score

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

Oobit 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.

  • Connected-wallet spending
  • Phone wallets and contactless ATM
  • Stablecoin cashback and points

Choose Ethena Pay Card if cashback and travel matter most

Ethena Pay 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.

  • Strong Standard cashback bands
  • No Standard monthly fee or FX markup
  • Collateral stays in linked wallets

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
Oobit72
Ethena Pay86

Ethena Pay Card has the higher Overall Score by 14 points.

Entry cost & FX
Oobit$0 plan · 3% FX
Ethena Pay$0 plan · 0% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies FX

Ethena Pay Card has the lower published FX fee (0% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies vs 3%).

Purchase rewards
Oobit5% base · up to 10%
Ethena Pay4% base · up to 5%

Oobit Card has the higher published base cashback rate (5% vs 4%).

Funds control
OobitHybrid custody
Ethena PayHybrid custody

Oobit Card and Ethena Pay Card use the same hybrid custody setup.

Everyday access
OobitVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay
Ethena PayVirtual · Apple Pay

Oobit Card lists more card formats and phone-wallet options (3 vs 2).

Money movement
Oobit4 stablecoins · Oobit Pay Friends; Crypto-to-bank payout
Ethena Pay1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; Ethena Pay user transfer; Bank withdrawal

Oobit Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (6 vs 4).

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
5%-10%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
3%
ATM fee
2.5% Oobit fee plus any contactless ATM operator surcharge
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
0 crypto · 12 fiat
Cashback
4%-5%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay
Receive methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
1 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
Oobit CardOverall72
Ethena Pay CardOverall86
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Oobit Card
72
Ethena Pay Card
86
Cashback score
Oobit Card
68
Ethena Pay Card
89
Travel score
Oobit Card
45
Ethena Pay Card
64
Funds control score
Oobit Card
77
Ethena Pay Card
86
Lowest fees score
Oobit Card
51
Ethena Pay Card
87
Transfers score
Oobit Card
64
Ethena Pay Card
82
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Oobit Card
Connected-wallet spending, Phone wallets and contactless ATM
Ethena Pay Card
Strong Standard cashback bands, No Standard monthly fee or FX markup
Trade-offs
Oobit Card
Every payment carries a provider fee, Physical card is unclear
Ethena Pay Card
Card access is still application-gated, One-day payment grace adds liquidation risk
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Oobit Card
$0
Ethena Pay Card
$0
FX fee
Oobit Card
3%
Ethena Pay Card
0% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies
Top-up fee
Oobit Card
Connected-wallet spending needs no prefunding; account-balance top-up pricing varies by route
Ethena Pay Card
Provider collateral-funding fee unknown; external network gas is separate
Card spending fee
Oobit Card
$0.25 + 1%
Ethena Pay Card
0%
ATM fee
Oobit Card
2.5% Oobit fee plus any contactless ATM operator surcharge
Ethena Pay Card
Not available
Virtual card
Oobit Card
Free
Ethena Pay Card
USD 0
Physical card
Oobit Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Oobit Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
3 plans: Standard, Pro, VIP
Top cashback plan
Oobit Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
VIP: 5%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Oobit Card
Visa
Ethena Pay Card
Visa
Card formats
Oobit Card
Virtual
Ethena Pay Card
Virtual
ATM withdrawals
Oobit Card
Available
Ethena Pay Card
Not available
Mobile wallets
Oobit Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Ethena Pay Card
Apple Pay
Apps
Oobit Card
iOS, Android
Ethena Pay Card
iOS, Web
Daily spending limit
Oobit Card
$10,000 daily card-spend limit; account-specific controls may be lower
Ethena Pay Card
Dynamic, based on collateral market value
Monthly spending limit
Oobit Card
No universal monthly card-spend limit published
Ethena Pay Card
Dynamic, based on collateral market value
ATM limit
Oobit Card
$250 maximum per contactless ATM withdrawal; up to three attempts per rolling 24 hours
Ethena Pay Card
Not available
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Oobit Card
Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Solana, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum
Ethena Pay Card
Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum
Crypto deposits
Oobit Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
Fiat deposits
Oobit Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
Oobit Card
Oobit Pay Friends; Crypto-to-bank payout
Ethena Pay Card
Stablecoin transfers; Ethena Pay user transfer; Bank withdrawal
Payout currencies
Oobit Card
USD, EUR, GBP, INR, TRY, NGN, IDR, PHP +4
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Oobit Card
5%
Ethena Pay Card
4%
Max cashback
Oobit Card
10%
Ethena Pay Card
5%
Reward currency
Oobit Card
Stablecoin rewards or OOB token
Ethena Pay Card
AVAX
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Oobit Card
Not offered
Ethena Pay Card
Up to 6% APY
How it works
Oobit Card
Not offered
Ethena Pay Card
Earn on spending balance
Separate deposit
Oobit Card
Not offered
Ethena Pay Card
No
Use balance for spending
Oobit Card
Not offered
Ethena Pay Card
Yes
Lock-up
Oobit Card
Not offered
Ethena Pay Card
No
09

Trust & availability

5 fields
Custody
Oobit Card
Hybrid custody
Ethena Pay Card
Hybrid custody
Control until payment
Oobit Card
You keep control
Ethena Pay Card
You keep control
Card issuer
Oobit Card
ThirdNational
Ethena Pay Card
Third National
Card processing
Oobit Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
Signify Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Rain
Identity verification
Oobit Card
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
Sumsub
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Oobit Card
16
Ethena Pay Card
12
Last reviewed
Oobit Card
Aug 12, 2026
Ethena Pay Card
Sep 1, 2026

04 · The takeaway

Ethena Pay Card is the stronger all-round choice

Ethena Pay Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 86 versus 72 for Oobit Card. Ethena Pay Card has the lower published FX fee (0% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies vs 3%). Oobit Card has the higher published base cashback rate (5% vs 4%).

Oobit Card can still be the more comfortable choice if its availability, card setup or way of holding funds suits you better. Oobit Card and Ethena Pay Card use the same hybrid custody setup.

Oobit Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (6 vs 4). 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 Oobit Card and Ethena Pay Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Oobit vs Ethena Pay FAQ

Is Oobit or Ethena Pay better overall?

Ethena Pay Card has the higher Overall Score (86 vs 72). 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, Oobit or Ethena Pay?

Ethena Pay Card has the lower published FX fee (0% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies vs 3%). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, Oobit or Ethena Pay?

Oobit Card has the higher published base cashback rate (5% vs 4%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Oobit and Ethena Pay differ on custody?

Oobit Card and Ethena Pay Card use the same hybrid custody setup.

How current is this Oobit vs Ethena Pay comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was September 1, 2026, using 28 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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