Side-by-side card comparison

Solayer Pay vs Xapo: fees, rewards and account setup

Xapo Card has the higher Overall Score by 15 points (70 vs 55). Xapo Card also looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers. The details below show where Solayer Pay Card may still be the better personal fit.

Information checked Sep 1, 202646 official sources reviewed

01 · Make the first cut

Xapo Card is the better all-round starting point

Xapo Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Solayer Pay 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.

OverallSolayer Pay55Xapo70Higher score
CashbackSolayer Pay20Xapo24Higher score
TravelSolayer Pay53Xapo91Higher score
Funds controlSolayer Pay47Xapo63Higher score
Lowest feesSolayer Pay43Xapo77Higher score
TransfersSolayer Pay29Xapo100Higher score

Choose Solayer Pay Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Solayer Pay 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.

  • Virtual and physical Visa cards
  • Spend USDC from Solana
  • sUSD can earn while spendable

Choose Xapo Card if cashback and travel matter most

Xapo 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.

  • No Xapo FX markup
  • Account-backed bank and crypto rails

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
Solayer Pay55
Xapo70

Xapo Card has the higher Overall Score by 15 points.

Entry cost & FX
Solayer Pay$20/year plan · Up to 3% stated + $0.10; components may stack FX
Xapo$1,000/year plan · 0–0.29% FX

Solayer Pay Card has the lower starting plan cost ($20/year vs $1,000/year).

Purchase rewards
Solayer Pay0% base
Xapo0% base · up to 3%

Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 0%.

Funds control
Solayer PayCustodial balance
XapoCustodial balance

Solayer Pay Card and Xapo Card use the same custodial balance setup.

Everyday access
Solayer PayVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
XapoVirtual + Physical · Unknown

Solayer Pay Card lists more card formats and phone-wallet options (4 vs 2).

Money movement
Solayer Pay1 stablecoin · Not modeled
Xapo2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; SWIFT payout, SEPA payout, Faster Payments payout, ACH payout

Xapo Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (8 vs 1).

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% base
Plan cost
$20/year
FX fee
Up to 3% stated + $0.10; components may stack
ATM fee
Not disclosed
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat
Cashback
0%-3%
Plan cost
$1,000/year
FX fee
0–0.29%
ATM fee
0–2%
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Not disclosed
Receive methods
3 crypto · 4 fiat
Payout methods
3 crypto · 3 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
Solayer Pay CardOverall55
Xapo CardOverall70
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Solayer Pay Card
55
Xapo Card
70
Cashback score
Solayer Pay Card
20
Xapo Card
24
Travel score
Solayer Pay Card
53
Xapo Card
91
Funds control score
Solayer Pay Card
47
Xapo Card
63
Lowest fees score
Solayer Pay Card
43
Xapo Card
77
Transfers score
Solayer Pay Card
29
Xapo Card
100
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Solayer Pay Card
Virtual and physical Visa cards, Spend USDC from Solana
Xapo Card
No Xapo FX markup, Account-backed bank and crypto rails
Trade-offs
Solayer Pay Card
Purchases earn Emerald Points, FX costs vary by region
Xapo Card
$1,000 annual membership, Cashback is temporary and capped ambiguously
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Solayer Pay Card
$20/year
Xapo Card
$1,000/year
FX fee
Solayer Pay Card
Up to 3% stated + $0.10; components may stack
Xapo Card
0–0.29%
Top-up fee
Solayer Pay Card
1%
Xapo Card
No direct card top-up; the Xapo Account balance funds card spending
Card spending fee
Solayer Pay Card
$0.15
Xapo Card
0%
ATM fee
Solayer Pay Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
0–2%
Virtual card
Solayer Pay Card
$0 virtual card; included with the $20/year Solayer Pay base plan
Xapo Card
$0 in the Visa Europe programme; outside-Europe pricing not disclosed
Physical card
Solayer Pay Card
Free card; US Express shipping $24.99 or International Express shipping $59.99
Xapo Card
$0 for Metal; $0 for standard physical Visa Europe; other standard pricing not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Solayer Pay Card
1 plans: Solayer Pay
Xapo Card
1 plans: Xapo Bank membership
Top cashback plan
Solayer Pay Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
Xapo Bank membership: 0%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Solayer Pay Card
Visa
Xapo Card
Visa/Mastercard
Card formats
Solayer Pay Card
Virtual, Physical
Xapo Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Solayer Pay Card
Available
Xapo Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Solayer Pay Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Xapo Card
Not disclosed
Apps
Solayer Pay Card
iOS, Android
Xapo Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Solayer Pay Card
Shown in app
Xapo Card
$50,000 daily for point-of-sale and online purchases
Monthly spending limit
Solayer Pay Card
Shown in app
Xapo Card
$250,000 monthly under the Visa Europe programme
ATM limit
Solayer Pay Card
Limits shown in app
Xapo Card
$2,000 daily; Visa Europe also lists $15,000 monthly
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Solayer Pay Card
Solana
Xapo Card
Bitcoin, Lightning, Ethereum, Tron, Solana
Crypto deposits
Solayer Pay Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Xapo Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT; Other crypto: BTC
Fiat deposits
Solayer Pay Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
SWIFT receive, ACH receive, SEPA receive, Faster Payments receive
Transfers
Solayer Pay Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
Stablecoin transfers; SWIFT payout, SEPA payout, Faster Payments payout, ACH payout
Payout currencies
Solayer Pay Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
USD, GBP, EUR
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Solayer Pay Card
0%
Xapo Card
0%
Max cashback
Solayer Pay Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
3%
Reward currency
Solayer Pay Card
Emerald Points
Xapo Card
BTC
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Solayer Pay Card
Up to 3.5% APY
Xapo Card
Up to 3.35% APY
How it works
Solayer Pay Card
Earn on spending balance
Xapo Card
Earn on spending balance
Separate deposit
Solayer Pay Card
No
Xapo Card
No
Use balance for spending
Solayer Pay Card
Yes
Xapo Card
Yes
Lock-up
Solayer Pay Card
No
Xapo Card
No
09

Trust & availability

6 fields
Custody
Solayer Pay Card
Custodial
Xapo Card
Custodial
Control until payment
Solayer Pay Card
Provider controls funds
Xapo Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Solayer Pay Card
Third National
Xapo Card
Transact Payments Malta Limited
Bank transfers
Solayer Pay Card
Not disclosed
Xapo Card
Xapo Bank Limited
Identity verification
Solayer Pay Card
Sumsub
Xapo Card
Not disclosed
Programme operator
Solayer Pay Card
Solayer Labs, Inc.
Xapo Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Solayer Pay Card
25
Xapo Card
21
Last reviewed
Solayer Pay Card
Aug 12, 2026
Xapo Card
Sep 1, 2026

04 · The takeaway

Xapo Card is the stronger all-round choice

Xapo Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 70 versus 55 for Solayer Pay Card. Solayer Pay Card has the lower starting plan cost ($20/year vs $1,000/year). Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 0%.

Solayer Pay Card can still be the more comfortable choice if its availability, card setup or way of holding funds suits you better. Solayer Pay Card and Xapo Card use the same custodial balance setup.

Xapo Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (8 vs 1). 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 Solayer Pay Card and Xapo Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Solayer Pay vs Xapo FAQ

Is Solayer Pay or Xapo better overall?

Xapo Card has the higher Overall Score (70 vs 55). 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, Solayer Pay or Xapo?

Solayer Pay Card has the lower starting plan cost ($20/year vs $1,000/year). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, Solayer Pay or Xapo?

Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 0%. Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Solayer Pay and Xapo differ on custody?

Solayer Pay Card and Xapo Card use the same custodial balance setup.

How current is this Solayer Pay vs Xapo comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was September 1, 2026, using 46 official sources in total. Each full card review lists its own check date, sources and anything the provider has not clearly disclosed.

06 · Keep comparing

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