Side-by-side card comparison

Plasma One vs Bitpanda: overall score versus use-case fit

Plasma One Card has the higher Overall Score by 14 points (87 vs 73). Plasma One Card looks stronger for Cashback, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers, while Bitpanda Card comes out ahead for Travel.

Information checked Oct 6, 202628 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

Plasma One Card is the better all-round starting point

Plasma One Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Bitpanda Card may be the better fit for Travel. 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.

OverallPlasma One87Bitpanda73Higher score
CashbackPlasma One79Bitpanda60Higher score
TravelPlasma One72Bitpanda79Higher score
Funds controlPlasma One99Bitpanda56Higher score
Lowest feesPlasma One81Bitpanda67Higher score
TransfersPlasma One100Bitpanda85Higher score

Choose Plasma One Card if cashback and funds control matter most

Plasma One Card comes out ahead for Cashback, 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

Choose Bitpanda Card if travel matters most

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

  • No monthly fee
  • Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • Crypto and metals payments

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
Plasma One87
Bitpanda73

Plasma One Card has the higher Overall Score by 14 points.

Entry cost & FX
Plasma One$0 plan · 0–1% FX
Bitpanda$0 plan · 0% Bitpanda FX markup on non-EUR transactions; Visa mark-up may apply. Asset sale fees remain payable FX

Bitpanda Card has the lower published FX fee (0% Bitpanda FX markup on non-EUR transactions; Visa mark-up may apply. Asset sale fees remain payable vs 0–1%).

Purchase rewards
Plasma One2% base · up to 10%
Bitpanda1% cashback

Plasma One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 1%).

Funds control
Plasma OneSelf-controlled wallet
BitpandaCustodial balance

Plasma One Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup, while Bitpanda Card uses a custodial balance setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

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

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

Money movement
Plasma One3 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Plasma One usernames; Virtual account withdrawals
Bitpanda2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; EUR SEPA withdrawal

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

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
0–1%
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
Cashback
1%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0% Bitpanda FX markup on non-EUR transactions; Visa mark-up may apply. Asset sale fees remain payable
ATM fee
2%; min €2
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 1 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 1 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.

Plasma One Card

Get $10

$10 after qualifying Plasma One card spend

  • Join as a new user through the link, complete identity verification and activate a card.
  • Spend $100 on qualifying card purchases at two or more distinct merchants within 14 days of code redemption.
  • The $10 reward is card spend credit, not withdrawable cash.

Plasma One referral code4E7CQV

CARDGD is a separate access code. Check the current referral conditions in the Plasma One app before spending.

Bitpanda Card

No active signup offer listed

We do not currently list an active signup offer for this card.

Partner links may earn us a commission. Read our affiliate disclosure for how these links work.

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
Plasma One CardOverall87
Bitpanda CardOverall73
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Plasma One Card
87
Bitpanda Card
73
Cashback score
Plasma One Card
79
Bitpanda Card
60
Travel score
Plasma One Card
72
Bitpanda Card
79
Funds control score
Plasma One Card
99
Bitpanda Card
56
Lowest fees score
Plasma One Card
81
Bitpanda Card
67
Transfers score
Plasma One Card
100
Bitpanda Card
85
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Plasma One Card
Lite starts with 2% XPL cashback, Higher tiers add bigger caps and perks
Bitpanda Card
No monthly fee, Apple Pay and Google Pay
Trade-offs
Plasma One Card
Physical access is limited; no ATM, Cashback is capped by tier
Bitpanda Card
Asset sale fees on payments, Limited cashback eligibility
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Plasma One Card
$0
Bitpanda Card
$0
FX fee
Plasma One Card
0–1%
Bitpanda Card
0% Bitpanda FX markup on non-EUR transactions; Visa mark-up may apply. Asset sale fees remain payable
Top-up fee
Plasma One Card
0%
Bitpanda Card
EUR SEPA deposits and withdrawals: no Bitpanda fee. PayPal deposit: 1.49%. Bank charges and other methods may differ. These fund the provider account
Card spending fee
Plasma One Card
Not disclosed
Bitpanda Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Plasma One Card
Not available
Bitpanda Card
2%; min €2
Virtual card
Plasma One Card
Up to 3 free virtual cards by tier
Bitpanda Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
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.
Bitpanda Card
First card free. One active physical card per user.
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Plasma One Card
3 plans: Lite, Core, Platinum
Bitpanda Card
1 plans: Standard
Top cashback plan
Plasma One Card
Platinum: 4%
Bitpanda Card
Standard: 1%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Plasma One Card
Visa
Bitpanda Card
Visa
Card formats
Plasma One Card
Virtual, Physical
Bitpanda Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Plasma One Card
Not available
Bitpanda Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Plasma One Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Bitpanda Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Plasma One Card
iOS, Android
Bitpanda Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
Plasma One Card
Shown in app
Bitpanda Card
€10,000 per day; €70,000 per week. Minimum card payment €1.
Monthly spending limit
Plasma One Card
Shown in app
Bitpanda Card
€280,000 per month
ATM limit
Plasma One Card
Not available, including for physical cards
Bitpanda Card
€500 per day
06

Funding & transfers

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

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Plasma One Card
2%
Bitpanda Card
1%
Max cashback
Plasma One Card
10%
Bitpanda Card
1%
Reward currency
Plasma One Card
USD cashback paid in XPL
Bitpanda Card
Same eligible cryptocurrency used for payment
08

Earn

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

Trust & availability

7 fields
Custody
Plasma One Card
Self-custody
Bitpanda Card
Custodial
Control until payment
Plasma One Card
You keep control
Bitpanda Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Plasma One Card
Rain, Third National
Bitpanda Card
Transact Payments Malta Limited
Card processing
Plasma One Card
0x
Bitpanda Card
Marqeta
Custody / key management
Plasma One Card
Privy, Veda
Bitpanda Card
Not disclosed
Deposits & withdrawals
Plasma One Card
Bridge, Bridge Ventures LLC
Bitpanda Card
Not disclosed
Programme operator
Plasma One Card
Plasma
Bitpanda Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Plasma One Card
12
Bitpanda Card
16
Last reviewed
Plasma One Card
Aug 27, 2026
Bitpanda Card
Oct 6, 2026

04 · The trade-off

Plasma One Card is the stronger all-round choice

Plasma One Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 87 versus 73 for Bitpanda Card. Bitpanda Card has the lower published FX fee (0% Bitpanda FX markup on non-EUR transactions; Visa mark-up may apply. Asset sale fees remain payable vs 0–1%). Plasma One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 1%).

Bitpanda Card still comes out ahead for Travel, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. Plasma One Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup, while Bitpanda Card uses a custodial balance setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

Plasma One 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 Plasma One Card and Bitpanda Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Plasma One vs Bitpanda FAQ

Is Plasma One or Bitpanda better overall?

Plasma One Card has the higher Overall Score (87 vs 73). 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, Plasma One or Bitpanda?

Bitpanda Card has the lower published FX fee (0% Bitpanda FX markup on non-EUR transactions; Visa mark-up may apply. Asset sale fees remain payable vs 0–1%). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, Plasma One or Bitpanda?

Plasma One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 1%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Plasma One and Bitpanda differ on custody?

Plasma One Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup, while Bitpanda Card uses a custodial balance setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

How current is this Plasma One vs Bitpanda comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 6, 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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