Side-by-side card comparison

Payy vs Plasma One: fees, rewards and account setup

Plasma One Card has the higher Overall Score by 25 points (87 vs 62). Plasma One Card also looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers. The details below show where Payy Card may still be the better personal fit.

Information checked Aug 27, 202617 official sources reviewed

01 · Make the first cut

Plasma One Card is the better all-round starting point

Plasma One Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Payy 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.

OverallPayy62Plasma One87Higher score
CashbackPayy17Plasma One78Higher score
TravelPayy27Plasma One72Higher score
Funds controlPayy97Plasma One99Higher score
Lowest feesPayy57Plasma One80Higher score
TransfersPayy68Plasma One100Higher score

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

Payy 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.

  • Self-custody wallet control
  • No monthly or transaction fee
  • Instant virtual Visa with phone wallets

Choose Plasma One Card if cashback and travel matter most

Plasma One 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.

  • Lite starts with 2% XPL cashback
  • Higher tiers add bigger caps and perks
  • Earn is separate from card cashback

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
Payy62
Plasma One87

Plasma One Card has the higher Overall Score by 25 points.

Entry cost & FX
Payy$0 plan · 1–3% FX
Plasma One$0 plan · 0–1% FX

Plasma One Card has the lower published FX fee (0–1% vs 1–3%).

Purchase rewards
Payy0% cashback
Plasma One2% base · up to 10%

Plasma One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0%).

Funds control
PayySelf-controlled wallet
Plasma OneSelf-controlled wallet

Payy Card and Plasma One Card use the same self-controlled wallet setup.

Everyday access
PayyVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay
Plasma OneVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

Plasma One Card lists more card formats and phone-wallet options (4 vs 3).

Money movement
Payy1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; Payy payment links
Plasma One3 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Plasma One usernames; Virtual account withdrawals

Plasma One Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (6 vs 3).

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%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
1–3%
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 1 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat
Cashback
2%-10%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0–1%
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
3 crypto · 4 fiat
Payout methods
3 crypto · 6 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
Payy CardOverall62
Plasma One CardOverall87
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Payy Card
62
Plasma One Card
87
Cashback score
Payy Card
17
Plasma One Card
78
Travel score
Payy Card
27
Plasma One Card
72
Funds control score
Payy Card
97
Plasma One Card
99
Lowest fees score
Payy Card
57
Plasma One Card
80
Transfers score
Payy Card
68
Plasma One Card
100
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Payy Card
Self-custody wallet control, No monthly or transaction fee
Plasma One Card
Lite starts with 2% XPL cashback, Higher tiers add bigger caps and perks
Trade-offs
Payy Card
FX can reach 3%, Cash and physical access are constrained
Plasma One Card
Physical access is limited; no ATM, Cashback is capped by tier
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Payy Card
$0
Plasma One Card
$0
FX fee
Payy Card
1–3%
Plasma One Card
0–1%
Top-up fee
Payy Card
0%
Plasma One Card
0%
Card spending fee
Payy Card
0%
Plasma One Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Payy Card
Not available
Plasma One Card
Not available
Virtual card
Payy Card
Free; instant after KYC
Plasma One Card
Up to 3 free virtual cards by tier
Physical card
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Plasma One Card
First physical card free in the currently confirmed Core and Platinum flows. Core standard delivery is $20 and express is $50; Platinum standard delivery is free and express is $30. Additional or replacement cards cost $40 for Core and $120 for Platinum.
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Plasma One Card
3 plans: Lite, Core, Platinum
Top cashback plan
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Plasma One Card
Platinum: 4%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Payy Card
Visa/Other network
Plasma One Card
Visa
Card formats
Payy Card
Virtual
Plasma One Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Payy Card
Not available
Plasma One Card
Not available
Mobile wallets
Payy Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Plasma One Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Payy Card
iOS, Android
Plasma One Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Plasma One Card
Shown in app
Monthly spending limit
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Plasma One Card
Shown in app
ATM limit
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Plasma One Card
Not available, including for physical cards
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Payy Card
Polygon, Payy Network
Plasma One Card
Plasma, Ethereum, Solana, Tron, Polygon, Arbitrum +5
Crypto deposits
Payy Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Plasma One Card
Stablecoins: USDT, USDC, USDG
Fiat deposits
Payy Card
Bank-account deposit
Plasma One Card
USD virtual account, EUR / GBP virtual accounts, MXN / BRL local transfers, COP virtual account
Transfers
Payy Card
Stablecoin transfers; Payy payment links
Plasma One Card
Stablecoin transfers; Plasma One usernames; Virtual account withdrawals
Payout currencies
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Plasma One Card
USD, EUR, GBP, MXN, BRL, COP
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Payy Card
0%
Plasma One Card
2%
Max cashback
Payy Card
0%
Plasma One Card
10%
Reward currency
Payy Card
No cashback
Plasma One Card
USD cashback paid in XPL
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Payy Card
Not offered
Plasma One Card
Up to 5% APY
How it works
Payy Card
Not offered
Plasma One Card
Optional earn vault
Separate deposit
Payy Card
Not offered
Plasma One Card
Yes
Use balance for spending
Payy Card
Not offered
Plasma One Card
No
Lock-up
Payy Card
Not offered
Plasma One Card
No
09

Trust & availability

7 fields
Custody
Payy Card
Self-custody
Plasma One Card
Self-custody
Control until payment
Payy Card
You keep control
Plasma One Card
You keep control
Card issuer
Payy Card
Third National / Rain
Plasma One Card
Rain, Third National
Card processing
Payy Card
Rain
Plasma One Card
0x
Custody / key management
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Plasma One Card
Privy, Veda
Deposits & withdrawals
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Plasma One Card
Bridge, Bridge Ventures LLC
Programme operator
Payy Card
Not disclosed
Plasma One Card
Plasma
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Payy Card
5
Plasma One Card
12
Last reviewed
Payy Card
Aug 5, 2026
Plasma One Card
Aug 27, 2026

04 · The takeaway

Plasma One Card is the stronger all-round choice

Plasma One Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 87 versus 62 for Payy Card. Plasma One Card has the lower published FX fee (0–1% vs 1–3%). Plasma One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0%).

Payy Card can still be the more comfortable choice if its availability, card setup or way of holding funds suits you better. Payy Card and Plasma One Card use the same self-controlled wallet setup.

Plasma One Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (6 vs 3). 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 Payy Card and Plasma One Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Payy vs Plasma One FAQ

Is Payy or Plasma One better overall?

Plasma One Card has the higher Overall Score (87 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 Plasma One?

Plasma One Card has the lower published FX fee (0–1% 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 Plasma One?

Plasma One Card 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 Payy and Plasma One differ on custody?

Payy Card and Plasma One Card use the same self-controlled wallet setup.

How current is this Payy vs Plasma One comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 27, 2026, using 17 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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