Side-by-side card comparison

Tangem vs Plasma One: fees, rewards and account setup

Plasma One Card has the higher Overall Score by 10 points (87 vs 77). Plasma One Card also looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers. The details below show where Tangem Card may still be the better personal fit.

Information checked Oct 11, 202632 official sources reviewed

01 · Make the first cut

Plasma One Card is the better all-round starting point

Plasma One Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Tangem 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.

OverallTangem77Plasma One87Higher score
CashbackTangem73Plasma One79Higher score
TravelTangem63Plasma One72Higher score
Funds controlTangem87Plasma One99Higher score
Lowest feesTangem52Plasma One81Higher score
TransfersTangem65Plasma One100Higher score

Choose Tangem Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Tangem 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.

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

Choose Plasma One Card if cashback and travel matter most

Plasma One 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.

  • Lite starts with 2% XPL cashback
  • Higher tiers add bigger caps and perks
  • Earn is separate from card cashback

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
Tangem77
Plasma One87

Plasma One Card has the higher Overall Score by 10 points.

Entry cost & FX
Tangem$0 plan · Up to 3% legal cap; current fee unknown FX
Plasma One$0 plan · 0–1% 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%
Plasma One2% base · up to 10%

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

Funds control
TangemHybrid custody
Plasma OneSelf-controlled wallet

Tangem Card uses a hybrid custody setup, while Plasma One 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
Plasma OneVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

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

Money movement
Tangem2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers
Plasma One3 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Plasma One usernames; Virtual account withdrawals

Plasma One Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (6 vs 3).

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
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
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

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.

Tangem Card

No active signup offer listed

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

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.

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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
Tangem CardOverall77
Plasma One CardOverall87
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Tangem Card
77
Plasma One Card
87
Cashback score
Tangem Card
73
Plasma One Card
79
Travel score
Tangem Card
63
Plasma One Card
72
Funds control score
Tangem Card
87
Plasma One Card
99
Lowest fees score
Tangem Card
52
Plasma One Card
81
Transfers score
Tangem Card
65
Plasma One Card
100
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Tangem Card
Apple Pay and Google Pay, Direct USDC funding on Polygon
Plasma One Card
Lite starts with 2% XPL cashback, Higher tiers add bigger caps and perks
Trade-offs
Tangem Card
Cashback starts at a $30 purchase, ATM withdrawals cost 2%-4%
Plasma One Card
Physical access is limited; no ATM, Cashback is capped by tier
03

Costs

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

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Tangem Card
2 plans: Basic, Plus
Plasma One Card
3 plans: Lite, Core, Platinum
Top cashback plan
Tangem Card
Plus: 2%
Plasma One Card
Platinum: 4%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Tangem Card
Visa
Plasma One Card
Visa
Card formats
Tangem Card
Virtual, Physical
Plasma One Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Tangem Card
Available
Plasma One Card
Not available
Mobile wallets
Tangem Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Plasma One Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Tangem Card
iOS, Android
Plasma One Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Tangem Card
Basic: up to $10,000 daily; Plus: up to $50,000 daily, subject to account controls
Plasma One Card
Shown in app
Monthly spending limit
Tangem Card
No current monthly POS amount is published; up to 1,000 POS transactions per month
Plasma One Card
Shown in app
ATM limit
Tangem Card
$250 per withdrawal; up to three withdrawals per 24 hours; eligible card and ATM required
Plasma One Card
Not available, including for physical cards
06

Funding & transfers

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

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Tangem Card
1%
Plasma One Card
2%
Max cashback
Tangem Card
2%
Plasma One Card
10%
Reward currency
Tangem Card
USDC
Plasma One Card
USD cashback paid in XPL
08

Earn

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

Trust & availability

8 fields
Custody
Tangem Card
Hybrid custody
Plasma One Card
Self-custody
Control until payment
Tangem Card
You keep control
Plasma One Card
You keep control
Card issuer
Tangem Card
Third National
Plasma One Card
Rain, Third National
Card processing
Tangem Card
Paera LLC
Plasma One Card
0x
Custody / key management
Tangem Card
Not disclosed
Plasma One Card
Privy, Veda
Deposits & withdrawals
Tangem Card
Not disclosed
Plasma One Card
Bridge, Bridge Ventures LLC
Identity verification
Tangem Card
Sumsub
Plasma One Card
Not disclosed
Programme operator
Tangem Card
Not disclosed
Plasma One Card
Plasma
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Tangem Card
20
Plasma One Card
12
Last reviewed
Tangem Card
Oct 11, 2026
Plasma One Card
Aug 27, 2026

04 · The takeaway

Plasma One Card is the stronger all-round choice

Plasma One Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 87 versus 77 for Tangem Card. The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. Plasma One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 1%).

Tangem Card can still be the more comfortable choice if its availability, card setup or way of holding funds suits you better. Tangem Card uses a hybrid custody setup, while Plasma One Card uses a self-controlled wallet 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 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 Tangem Card and Plasma One Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Tangem vs Plasma One FAQ

Is Tangem or Plasma One better overall?

Plasma One Card has the higher Overall Score (87 vs 77). 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 Plasma One?

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 Plasma One?

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 Tangem and Plasma One differ on custody?

Tangem Card uses a hybrid custody setup, while Plasma One 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 Plasma One comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 11, 2026, using 32 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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