Side-by-side card comparison

Solid vs Bitpanda: overall score versus use-case fit

Solid Card has the higher Overall Score by 12 points (85 vs 73). Solid Card looks stronger for Cashback, Funds control, and Lowest fees, while Bitpanda Card comes out ahead for Travel and Transfers.

Information checked Oct 11, 202636 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

Solid Card is the better all-round starting point

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

OverallSolid85Bitpanda73Higher score
CashbackSolid89Bitpanda60Higher score
TravelSolid58Bitpanda79Higher score
Funds controlSolid94Bitpanda56Higher score
Lowest feesSolid81Bitpanda67Higher score
TransfersSolid78Bitpanda85Higher score

Choose Solid Card if cashback and funds control matter most

Solid Card comes out ahead for Cashback, 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.

  • Savings can stay productive while spending
  • Higher rates in selected categories
  • Eligible ACH/wire receive details

Choose Bitpanda Card if travel and transfers matter most

Bitpanda Card comes out ahead for Travel 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 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
Solid85
Bitpanda73

Solid Card has the higher Overall Score by 12 points.

Entry cost & FX
Solid$0 plan · 0–2% 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 0–2%).

Purchase rewards
Solid3% base · up to 5%
Bitpanda1% cashback

Solid Card has the higher published base cashback rate (3% vs 1%).

Funds control
SolidSelf-controlled wallet
BitpandaCustodial balance

Solid 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
SolidVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay
BitpandaVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

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

Money movement
Solid4 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers
Bitpanda2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; EUR SEPA withdrawal

Solid 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
3%-5%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0–2%
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
10 crypto · 17 fiat
Payout methods
3 crypto · 0 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.

Solid Card

$25 in FUSE

$25 in FUSE after $150 of qualifying card spend

  • Sign up through the referral link, verify identity and activate the Solid Card.
  • Within 30 days of signup, spend $150 on eligible everyday purchases at three or more shops, at least $10 total at each. Purchases below $2 do not count.
  • After qualification, make one more eligible purchase of at least $10 before payout.

Solid Card promo code15QRE

The $25 value converts to FUSE at payout; FUSE can lose value. October 8 eligibility changes apply to all unpaid rewards, including already-qualified referrals. Referrals before September 8 retain $15 USDC / $75 spend, subject to the updated eligibility rules. Maximum 50 referral rewards. Solid can change or end the programme.

Bitpanda Card

No active signup offer listed

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

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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
Solid CardOverall85
Bitpanda CardOverall73
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Solid Card
85
Bitpanda Card
73
Cashback score
Solid Card
89
Bitpanda Card
60
Travel score
Solid Card
58
Bitpanda Card
79
Funds control score
Solid Card
94
Bitpanda Card
56
Lowest fees score
Solid Card
81
Bitpanda Card
67
Transfers score
Solid Card
78
Bitpanda Card
85
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Solid Card
Savings can stay productive while spending, Higher rates in selected categories
Bitpanda Card
No monthly fee, Apple Pay and Google Pay
Trade-offs
Solid Card
Higher tiers require payment or locked FUSE, ATM availability is still being checked
Bitpanda Card
Asset sale fees on payments, Limited cashback eligibility
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Solid Card
$0
Bitpanda Card
$0
FX fee
Solid Card
0–2%
Bitpanda Card
0% Bitpanda FX markup on non-EUR transactions; Visa mark-up may apply. Asset sale fees remain payable
Top-up fee
Solid 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
Solid Card
0%
Bitpanda Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Solid Card
Not available
Bitpanda Card
2%; min €2
Virtual card
Solid Card
Virtual Visa in app after KYC; activation requires at least $10 in Wallet or Savings
Bitpanda Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
Solid Card
Physical card not listed
Bitpanda Card
First card free. One active physical card per user.
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Solid Card
3 plans: Core, Prime, Ultra
Bitpanda Card
1 plans: Standard
Top cashback plan
Solid Card
Ultra: 5%
Bitpanda Card
Standard: 1%
05

Everyday use

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

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Solid Card
Fuse, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum
Bitpanda Card
Not disclosed
Crypto deposits
Solid Card
Stablecoins: soUSD, USDC, USDT, FUSE, EURC; Other crypto: soETH, VOLT, WBTC, WETH, WFUSE
Bitpanda Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Fiat deposits
Solid Card
USD virtual account, TransFi ARS funding, TransFi COP funding, TransFi BDT funding +13
Bitpanda Card
EUR SEPA deposit
Transfers
Solid Card
Stablecoin transfers
Bitpanda Card
Stablecoin transfers; EUR SEPA withdrawal
Payout currencies
Solid Card
Not disclosed
Bitpanda Card
EUR
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Solid Card
3%
Bitpanda Card
1%
Max cashback
Solid Card
5%
Bitpanda Card
1%
Reward currency
Solid Card
USDC cashback
Bitpanda Card
Same eligible cryptocurrency used for payment
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Solid Card
Up to 14% APY
Bitpanda Card
Not disclosed
How it works
Solid Card
Borrow against collateral, Optional earn vault
Bitpanda Card
Earn on spending balance
Separate deposit
Solid Card
Yes
Bitpanda Card
No
Use balance for spending
Solid Card
No
Bitpanda Card
Yes
Lock-up
Solid Card
Not disclosed
Bitpanda Card
No
09

Trust & availability

5 fields
Custody
Solid Card
Self-custody
Bitpanda Card
Custodial
Control until payment
Solid Card
You keep control
Bitpanda Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Solid Card
Rain, Third National, Wirex
Bitpanda Card
Transact Payments Malta Limited
Card processing
Solid Card
Fuse Network Ltd
Bitpanda Card
Marqeta
Programme operator
Solid Card
Fuse Network Ltd
Bitpanda Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Solid Card
20
Bitpanda Card
16
Last reviewed
Solid Card
Oct 11, 2026
Bitpanda Card
Oct 6, 2026

04 · The trade-off

Solid Card is the stronger all-round choice

Solid Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 85 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 0–2%). Solid Card has the higher published base cashback rate (3% vs 1%).

Bitpanda Card still comes out ahead for Travel and Transfers, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. Solid 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.

Solid 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 Solid Card and Bitpanda Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Solid vs Bitpanda FAQ

Is Solid or Bitpanda better overall?

Solid Card has the higher Overall Score (85 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, Solid 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 0–2%). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, Solid or Bitpanda?

Solid Card has the higher published base cashback rate (3% vs 1%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Solid and Bitpanda differ on custody?

Solid 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 Solid vs Bitpanda comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 11, 2026, using 36 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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