Side-by-side card comparison

Payy vs Decaf

Decaf Card has the higher Overall Score by 2 points (64 vs 62). Payy Card looks stronger for Funds control, while Decaf Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, and Transfers.

Latest check Oct 19, 202626 official sources reviewed

Payy Card

Best fit

  • Spending self-custodied USDC from Payy Wallet through a virtual Visa.
  • Using Payy Network's private settlement for wallet-funded card purchases.
  • Sending Payy payment links with no Payy network transfer fee.

Before you choose

  • Foreign-currency purchases carry a combined 1–3% conversion charge.
  • There is no purchase cashback; Payy Points have no monetary value.
  • The physical card is sold out and ATM access is not open to regular users.

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

Best markers compare published, comparable values. Unknown values never win a row.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
Payy CardOverall62
Decaf CardOverall64
01

Scores

Overall Score
Payy Card
62
Decaf Card
64
Cashback score
Payy Card
17
Decaf Card
29
Travel score
Payy Card
27
Decaf Card
60
Funds control score
Payy Card
97
Decaf Card
63
Lowest fees score
Payy Card
57
Decaf Card
57
Transfers score
Payy Card
68
Decaf Card
70
02

Costs

Plan cost
Payy Card
$0
Decaf Card
$0
FX fee
Payy Card
1–3%
Decaf Card
1–2%
Top-up fee
Payy Card
0%
Decaf Card
Card-load fee unknown; parent-account bank deposits have separate charges
Card spending fee
Payy Card
0%
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Payy Card
Not available
Decaf Card
0% Decaf markup
Virtual card
Payy Card
Free; instant after KYC
Decaf Card
$5
Physical card
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
$90 international / $10 US
03

Plans

Available plans
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
04

Everyday use

Network
Payy Card
Visa/Other network
Decaf Card
Visa
Card formats
Payy Card
Virtual
Decaf Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Payy Card
Not available
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Mobile wallets
Payy Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Decaf Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Payy Card
iOS, Android
Decaf Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Monthly spending limit
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
ATM limit
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
$250 per withdrawal; up to 3 withdrawals daily
05

Funding & transfers

Networks
Payy Card
Polygon, Payy Network
Decaf Card
Solana, Stellar
Crypto deposits
Payy Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Decaf Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Fiat deposits
Payy Card
Bank-account deposit
Decaf Card
USD, EUR and MXN account receipts
Transfers
Payy Card
Stablecoin transfers; Payy payment links
Decaf Card
Parent-account bank withdrawals, MoneyGram cash pickup
Payout currencies
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
USD, EUR, MXN, COP, BRL, ARS, VES
06

Rewards

Base cashback
Payy Card
0%
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Max cashback
Payy Card
0%
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Reward currency
Payy Card
No cashback
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
07

Earn

Advertised APY
Payy Card
Not offered
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
How it works
Payy Card
Not offered
Decaf Card
Optional earn vault
Separate deposit
Payy Card
Not offered
Decaf Card
Yes
Use balance for spending
Payy Card
Not offered
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Lock-up
Payy Card
Not offered
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
08

Trust & availability

Custody
Payy Card
Self-custody
Decaf Card
Non-custodial
Control until payment
Payy Card
You keep control
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Card issuer
Payy Card
Third National / Rain
Decaf Card
Third National, Inc.
Card processing
Payy Card
Rain
Decaf Card
Rain
Deposits & withdrawals
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
MoneyGram
09

Sources

Official sources
Payy Card
5
Decaf Card
21
Last reviewed
Payy Card
Aug 5, 2026
Decaf Card
Oct 19, 2026

Choosing between these cards

When to choose Payy or Decaf

Spending in foreign currencies

For FX on foreign-currency purchases, Payy lists 1–3%, versus 1–2% at Decaf. Use the tariff for your country and plan; conversion fees can add to these figures.

Paying with a physical card

Decaf offers a physical card, while Payy does not. For purchases that require the card itself rather than a phone wallet, consider Decaf and check its order and delivery terms.

Common questions

Payy vs Decaf FAQ

Is Payy or Decaf better overall?

Decaf Card has the higher Overall Score (64 vs 62). 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, Payy or Decaf?

Decaf Card has the lower published FX fee (1–2% vs 1–3%). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, Payy 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 Payy and Decaf differ on custody?

Payy Card uses a self-controlled wallet 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 Payy vs Decaf comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 19, 2026, using 26 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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