Side-by-side card comparison

Tangem vs Fuse: overall score versus use-case fit

Tangem Card has the higher Overall Score by 3 points (77 vs 74). Tangem Card looks stronger for Cashback, while Fuse Card comes out ahead for Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers.

Information checked Oct 11, 202635 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

Tangem Card is the better all-round starting point

Tangem Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Fuse Card may be the better fit for Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, 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.

OverallTangem77Fuse74Higher score
CashbackTangem73Fuse25Higher score
TravelTangem63Fuse65Higher score
Funds controlTangem87Fuse91Higher score
Lowest feesTangem52Fuse93Higher score
TransfersTangem65Fuse97Higher score

Choose Tangem Card if cashback matters most

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

  • Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • Direct USDC funding on Polygon
  • No monthly or standard purchase fee

Choose Fuse Card if travel and funds control matter most

Fuse Card comes out ahead for 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.

  • Separate USDC Card Account
  • Apple Pay for in-person spend
  • USD and EUR receive rails

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
Tangem77
Fuse74

Tangem Card has the higher Overall Score by 3 points.

Entry cost & FX
Tangem$0 plan · Up to 3% legal cap; current fee unknown FX
Fuse$0 plan · 0% 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
Tangem1% base · up to 2%
Fuse0% cashback

Tangem Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%).

Funds control
TangemHybrid custody
FuseSelf-controlled wallet

Tangem Card uses a hybrid custody setup, while Fuse Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

Everyday access
TangemVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
FuseVirtual · Apple Pay

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

Money movement
Tangem2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers
Fuse1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; ACH / SEPA bank transfers

Both cards list the same number of stablecoins and ways to send money out.

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
1%-2%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
Up to 3% legal cap; current fee unknown
ATM fee
2–4%
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
2 crypto · 2 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat
Cashback
0%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0%
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay
Receive methods
3 crypto · 2 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 2 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
Tangem CardOverall77
Fuse CardOverall74
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Tangem Card
77
Fuse Card
74
Cashback score
Tangem Card
73
Fuse Card
25
Travel score
Tangem Card
63
Fuse Card
65
Funds control score
Tangem Card
87
Fuse Card
91
Lowest fees score
Tangem Card
52
Fuse Card
93
Transfers score
Tangem Card
65
Fuse Card
97
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Tangem Card
Apple Pay and Google Pay, Direct USDC funding on Polygon
Fuse Card
Separate USDC Card Account, Apple Pay for in-person spend
Trade-offs
Tangem Card
Cashback starts at a $30 purchase, ATM withdrawals cost 2%-4%
Fuse Card
iOS and virtual-only access, Receive rails convert incoming fiat
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Tangem Card
$0
Fuse Card
$0
FX fee
Tangem Card
Up to 3% legal cap; current fee unknown
Fuse Card
0%
Top-up fee
Tangem Card
Crypto: no provider top-up fee. Bank: Basic ACH $1 / Fedwire $11; Plus free; third-party costs separate
Fuse Card
0%
Card spending fee
Tangem Card
0%
Fuse Card
0%
ATM fee
Tangem Card
2–4%
Fuse Card
Not available
Virtual card
Tangem Card
$0 for the first virtual card
Fuse Card
Virtual card purchase $0 after Bridge KYC
Physical card
Tangem Card
Basic: destination-dependent delivery $15.63–$63.45; Plus: first physical delivery free
Fuse Card
Not available in captured Fuse support page
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Tangem Card
2 plans: Basic, Plus
Fuse Card
1 plans: Fuse Plus
Top cashback plan
Tangem Card
Plus: 2%
Fuse Card
Not disclosed
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Tangem Card
Visa
Fuse Card
Visa
Card formats
Tangem Card
Virtual, Physical
Fuse Card
Virtual
ATM withdrawals
Tangem Card
Available
Fuse Card
Not available
Mobile wallets
Tangem Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Fuse Card
Apple Pay
Apps
Tangem Card
iOS, Android
Fuse Card
iOS
Daily spending limit
Tangem Card
Basic: up to $10,000 daily; Plus: up to $50,000 daily, subject to account controls
Fuse Card
$2,000/day; $2,000/transaction
Monthly spending limit
Tangem Card
No current monthly POS amount is published; up to 1,000 POS transactions per month
Fuse Card
Monthly cap not disclosed; daily and transaction caps are approved
ATM limit
Tangem Card
$250 per withdrawal; up to three withdrawals per 24 hours; eligible card and ATM required
Fuse Card
Not available
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Tangem Card
Polygon, BNB Smart Chain, Base, Arbitrum
Fuse Card
Solana
Crypto deposits
Tangem Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT
Fuse Card
Stablecoins: USDC; Other crypto: SOL, SPL tokens
Fiat deposits
Tangem Card
USD ACH deposit, USD Fedwire deposit
Fuse Card
USD virtual bank account, EUR virtual bank account
Transfers
Tangem Card
Stablecoin transfers
Fuse Card
Stablecoin transfers; ACH / SEPA bank transfers
Payout currencies
Tangem Card
Not disclosed
Fuse Card
USD, EUR
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Tangem Card
1%
Fuse Card
0%
Max cashback
Tangem Card
2%
Fuse Card
0%
Reward currency
Tangem Card
USDC
Fuse Card
No cashback
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Tangem Card
Not offered
Fuse Card
Not disclosed
How it works
Tangem Card
Not offered
Fuse Card
Optional earn vault
Separate deposit
Tangem Card
Not offered
Fuse Card
Yes
Use balance for spending
Tangem Card
Not offered
Fuse Card
No
Lock-up
Tangem Card
Not offered
Fuse Card
Not disclosed
09

Trust & availability

6 fields
Custody
Tangem Card
Hybrid custody
Fuse Card
Self-custody
Control until payment
Tangem Card
You keep control
Fuse Card
You keep control
Card issuer
Tangem Card
Third National
Fuse Card
Lead Bank
Card processing
Tangem Card
Paera LLC
Fuse Card
Bridge Ventures LLC, Squads Labs
Identity verification
Tangem Card
Sumsub
Fuse Card
Not disclosed
Programme operator
Tangem Card
Not disclosed
Fuse Card
Bridge Ventures LLC
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Tangem Card
20
Fuse Card
15
Last reviewed
Tangem Card
Oct 11, 2026
Fuse Card
Aug 29, 2026

04 · The trade-off

Tangem Card is the stronger all-round choice

Tangem Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 77 versus 74 for Fuse Card. The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. Tangem Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%).

Fuse Card still comes out ahead for Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. Tangem Card uses a hybrid custody setup, while Fuse Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

Both cards list the same number of stablecoins and ways to send money out. 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 Tangem Card and Fuse Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Tangem vs Fuse FAQ

Is Tangem or Fuse better overall?

Tangem Card has the higher Overall Score (77 vs 74). 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, Tangem or Fuse?

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, Tangem or Fuse?

Tangem Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Tangem and Fuse differ on custody?

Tangem Card uses a hybrid custody setup, while Fuse Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

How current is this Tangem vs Fuse comparison?

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