Side-by-side card comparison

XPlace vs Tria: overall score versus use-case fit

XPlace Card has the higher Overall Score by 1 point (68 vs 67). XPlace Card looks stronger for Cashback and Lowest fees, while Tria Card comes out ahead for Travel, Funds control, and Transfers.

Information checked Aug 27, 202647 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

XPlace Card is the better all-round starting point

XPlace Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Tria Card may be the better fit for Travel, Funds control, 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.

OverallXPlace68Tria67Higher score
CashbackXPlace49Tria45Higher score
TravelXPlace61Tria62Higher score
Funds controlXPlace67Tria91Higher score
Lowest feesXPlace69Tria51Higher score
TransfersXPlace62Tria63Higher score

Choose XPlace Card if cashback and lowest fees matter most

XPlace Card comes out ahead for Cashback 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.

  • Two distinct USDC spending modes
  • Tiered USDC cashback with published caps
  • Phone wallets and non-custodial collateral

Choose Tria Card if travel and funds control matter most

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

  • Self-custody wallet linked to card spend
  • Physical, virtual and phone-wallet access
  • Higher tiers raise caps and perks

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
XPlace68
Tria67

XPlace Card has the higher Overall Score by 1 points.

Entry cost & FX
XPlace$0 plan · 0–1% FX
Tria$25/year plan · 0–3% FX

XPlace Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $25/year).

Purchase rewards
XPlace0.5% base · up to 4%
Tria1.5% base · up to 6%

Tria Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 0.5%).

Funds control
XPlaceHybrid custody
TriaSelf-controlled wallet

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

Everyday access
XPlaceVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
TriaVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

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

Money movement
XPlace2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers
Tria2 stablecoins · Stablecoin 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
0.5%-4%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0–1%
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat
Cashback
1.5%-6%
Plan cost
$25/year
FX fee
0–3%
ATM fee
Up to $2 + 3%; inquiry/decline up to $2
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
5 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
5 crypto · 0 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
XPlace CardOverall68
Tria CardOverall67
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
XPlace Card
68
Tria Card
67
Cashback score
XPlace Card
49
Tria Card
45
Travel score
XPlace Card
61
Tria Card
62
Funds control score
XPlace Card
67
Tria Card
91
Lowest fees score
XPlace Card
69
Tria Card
51
Transfers score
XPlace Card
62
Tria Card
63
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
XPlace Card
Two distinct USDC spending modes, Tiered USDC cashback with published caps
Tria Card
Self-custody wallet linked to card spend, Physical, virtual and phone-wallet access
Trade-offs
XPlace Card
No live physical card or ATM access, Higher tiers cost more and FX has layers
Tria Card
Entry tier is paid, Funding and FX use separate fee layers
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
XPlace Card
$0
Tria Card
$25/year
FX fee
XPlace Card
0–1%
Tria Card
0–3%
Top-up fee
XPlace Card
Provider fee not published; external network or bridge costs may apply and are not card fees
Tria Card
1%
Card spending fee
XPlace Card
0%
Tria Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
XPlace Card
Not available
Tria Card
Up to $2 + 3%; inquiry/decline up to $2
Virtual card
XPlace Card
Not disclosed
Tria Card
$25/year Virtual membership; issued after payment and KYC
Physical card
XPlace Card
Silver physical card: $99 with courier delivery included; estimated delivery 3-12 days. Other tier pricing remains unclear.
Tria Card
Signature $109/year PVC card + virtual; Premium $250/year metal card + virtual; shipping is country/batch gated
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
XPlace Card
4 plans: Basic, Silver, Gold, Platinum
Tria Card
3 plans: Virtual, Signature, Premium
Top cashback plan
XPlace Card
Platinum: 2%
Tria Card
Premium: 6%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
XPlace Card
Visa
Tria Card
Visa
Card formats
XPlace Card
Virtual, Physical
Tria Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
XPlace Card
Not available
Tria Card
Available
Mobile wallets
XPlace Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Tria Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
XPlace Card
iOS, Android
Tria Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
XPlace Card
No provider-set daily amount published; users can set their own daily, weekly and monthly controls
Tria Card
Dynamic / collateral-based; marketing claims up to $1,000,000/day
Monthly spending limit
XPlace Card
Basic $2,000; Silver $10,000; Gold $50,000; Platinum $750,000 per month
Tria Card
Dynamic / collateral-based; marketing claims up to $1,000,000/day
ATM limit
XPlace Card
Not available while only the virtual card is live
Tria Card
$750/withdrawal; 3 withdrawals/24h
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
XPlace Card
Solana
Tria Card
Ethereum, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, BSC +2
Crypto deposits
XPlace Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Tria Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT; Other crypto: BTC, ETH, SOL
Fiat deposits
XPlace Card
Not disclosed
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
XPlace Card
Stablecoin transfers
Tria Card
Stablecoin transfers
Payout currencies
XPlace Card
Not disclosed
Tria Card
Not disclosed
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
XPlace Card
0.5%
Tria Card
1.5%
Max cashback
XPlace Card
4%
Tria Card
6%
Reward currency
XPlace Card
USDC
Tria Card
USDC and/or USDT stablecoins cashback
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
XPlace Card
Up to 6.15% APY
Tria Card
Up to 15% APY
How it works
XPlace Card
Borrow against collateral, Optional earn vault
Tria Card
Optional earn vault
Separate deposit
XPlace Card
Yes
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Use balance for spending
XPlace Card
No
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Lock-up
XPlace Card
No
Tria Card
No
09

Trust & availability

6 fields
Custody
XPlace Card
Hybrid custody
Tria Card
Self-custody
Control until payment
XPlace Card
Provider controls funds
Tria Card
You keep control
Card issuer
XPlace Card
Third National
Tria Card
Nimbus, LLC, Third National
Card processing
XPlace Card
Signify Holdings, Inc. (Rain)
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Identity verification
XPlace Card
Sumsub
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Programme operator
XPlace Card
Not disclosed
Tria Card
Threely Dimensions Inc.
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
XPlace Card
26
Tria Card
21
Last reviewed
XPlace Card
Aug 27, 2026
Tria Card
Aug 25, 2026

04 · The trade-off

XPlace Card is the stronger all-round choice

XPlace Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 68 versus 67 for Tria Card. XPlace Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $25/year). Tria Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 0.5%).

Tria Card still comes out ahead for Travel, Funds control, and Transfers, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. XPlace Card uses a hybrid custody setup, while Tria 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 XPlace Card and Tria Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

XPlace vs Tria FAQ

Is XPlace or Tria better overall?

XPlace Card has the higher Overall Score (68 vs 67). 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, XPlace or Tria?

XPlace Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $25/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, XPlace or Tria?

Tria Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 0.5%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do XPlace and Tria differ on custody?

XPlace Card uses a hybrid custody setup, while Tria 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 XPlace vs Tria comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 27, 2026, using 47 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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