Side-by-side card comparison

Phantom vs Tria: overall score versus use-case fit

Tria Card has the higher Overall Score by 8 points (67 vs 59). Phantom Card looks stronger for Transfers, while Tria Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, and Lowest fees.

Information checked Aug 25, 202635 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

Tria Card is the better all-round starting point

Tria Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Phantom Card may be the better fit for 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.

OverallPhantom59Tria67Higher score
CashbackPhantom14Tria45Higher score
TravelPhantom25Tria62Higher score
Funds controlPhantom89Tria91Higher score
Lowest feesPhantom44Tria51Higher score
TransfersPhantom88Tria63Higher score

Choose Phantom Card if transfers matters most

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

  • Self-custody until settlement
  • Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • No US purchase fee

Choose Tria Card if cashback and travel matter most

Tria Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, 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.

  • Self-custody wallet linked to card spend
  • Physical, virtual and phone-wallet access
  • Higher tiers raise caps and perks

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
Phantom59
Tria67

Tria Card has the higher Overall Score by 8 points.

Entry cost & FX
PhantomNot verified plan · May apply; shown before confirmation FX
Tria$25/year plan · 0–3% FX

The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option.

Purchase rewards
Phantom0% cashback
Tria1.5% base · up to 6%

Tria Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 0%).

Funds control
PhantomSelf-controlled wallet
TriaSelf-controlled wallet

Phantom Card and Tria Card use the same self-controlled wallet setup.

Everyday access
PhantomVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay
TriaVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

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

Money movement
Phantom5 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Standard ACH bank payout, Fast ACH bank payout
Tria2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers

Phantom Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (8 vs 3).

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
0%
Plan cost
Not disclosed
FX fee
May apply; shown before confirmation
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
4 crypto · 2 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 1 fiat
Cashback
1.5%-6%
Plan cost
$25/year
FX fee
0–3%
ATM fee
Up to $2 + 3%; inquiry/decline up to $2
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
5 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
5 crypto · 0 fiat

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
Phantom CardOverall59
Tria CardOverall67
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Phantom Card
59
Tria Card
67
Cashback score
Phantom Card
14
Tria Card
45
Travel score
Phantom Card
25
Tria Card
62
Funds control score
Phantom Card
89
Tria Card
91
Lowest fees score
Phantom Card
44
Tria Card
51
Transfers score
Phantom Card
88
Tria Card
63
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Phantom Card
Self-custody until settlement, Apple Pay and Google Pay
Tria Card
Self-custody wallet linked to card spend, Physical, virtual and phone-wallet access
Trade-offs
Phantom Card
US-only and virtual-only, No ATM; international fee unclear
Tria Card
Entry tier is paid, Funding and FX use separate fee layers
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Phantom Card
Not disclosed
Tria Card
$25/year
FX fee
Phantom Card
May apply; shown before confirmation
Tria Card
0–3%
Top-up fee
Phantom Card
0.3–3.5%
Tria Card
1%
Card spending fee
Phantom Card
0%
Tria Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Phantom Card
Not available
Tria Card
Up to $2 + 3%; inquiry/decline up to $2
Virtual card
Phantom Card
Free virtual card
Tria Card
$25/year Virtual membership; issued after payment and KYC
Physical card
Phantom Card
Not available
Tria Card
Signature $109/year PVC card + virtual; Premium $250/year metal card + virtual; shipping is country/batch gated
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Phantom Card
Not disclosed
Tria Card
3 plans: Virtual, Signature, Premium
Top cashback plan
Phantom Card
Not disclosed
Tria Card
Premium: 6%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Phantom Card
Visa
Tria Card
Visa
Card formats
Phantom Card
Virtual
Tria Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Phantom Card
Not available
Tria Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Phantom Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Tria Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Phantom Card
iOS, Android
Tria Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
Phantom Card
$2,000 default daily and per transaction; up to $5,000/day by support request
Tria Card
Dynamic / collateral-based; marketing claims up to $1,000,000/day
Monthly spending limit
Phantom Card
Monthly card-spend limit not published
Tria Card
Dynamic / collateral-based; marketing claims up to $1,000,000/day
ATM limit
Phantom Card
Not available
Tria Card
$750/withdrawal; 3 withdrawals/24h
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Phantom Card
Solana
Tria Card
Ethereum, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, BSC +2
Crypto deposits
Phantom Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT, USDG, PYUSD
Tria Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT; Other crypto: BTC, ETH, SOL
Fiat deposits
Phantom Card
Stripe card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or linked-bank deposit, ACH transfer or domestic wire
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
Phantom Card
Stablecoin transfers; Standard ACH bank payout, Fast ACH bank payout
Tria Card
Stablecoin transfers
Payout currencies
Phantom Card
USD
Tria Card
Not disclosed
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Phantom Card
0%
Tria Card
1.5%
Max cashback
Phantom Card
0%
Tria Card
6%
Reward currency
Phantom Card
Not applicable
Tria Card
USDC and/or USDT stablecoins cashback
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Phantom Card
Not disclosed
Tria Card
Up to 15% APY
How it works
Phantom Card
Optional earn vault
Tria Card
Optional earn vault
Separate deposit
Phantom Card
Yes
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Use balance for spending
Phantom Card
No
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Lock-up
Phantom Card
Not disclosed
Tria Card
No
09

Trust & availability

7 fields
Custody
Phantom Card
Self-custody
Tria Card
Self-custody
Control until payment
Phantom Card
You keep control
Tria Card
You keep control
Card issuer
Phantom Card
Lead Bank
Tria Card
Nimbus, LLC, Third National
Card processing
Phantom Card
Bridge Ventures LLC, Galileo
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Deposits & withdrawals
Phantom Card
Stripe
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Identity verification
Phantom Card
Link
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Programme operator
Phantom Card
Not disclosed
Tria Card
Threely Dimensions Inc.
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Phantom Card
14
Tria Card
21
Last reviewed
Phantom Card
Aug 5, 2026
Tria Card
Aug 25, 2026

04 · The trade-off

Tria Card is the stronger all-round choice

Tria Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 67 versus 59 for Phantom Card. The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. Tria Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 0%).

Phantom Card still comes out ahead for Transfers, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. Phantom Card and Tria Card use the same self-controlled wallet setup.

Phantom Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (8 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 Phantom Card and Tria Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Phantom vs Tria FAQ

Is Phantom or Tria better overall?

Tria Card has the higher Overall Score (67 vs 59). 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, Phantom or Tria?

The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, Phantom or Tria?

Tria Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 0%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Phantom and Tria differ on custody?

Phantom Card and Tria Card use the same self-controlled wallet setup.

How current is this Phantom vs Tria comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 25, 2026, using 35 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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