Side-by-side card comparison

ZEN vs 1inch: overall score versus use-case fit

1inch Card has the higher Overall Score by 2 points (79 vs 77). ZEN Card looks stronger for Travel, Lowest fees, and Transfers, while 1inch Card comes out ahead for Cashback and Funds control.

Information checked Aug 31, 202656 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

1inch Card is the better all-round starting point

1inch Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. ZEN Card may be the better fit for Travel, 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.

OverallZEN771inch79Higher score
CashbackZEN391inch63Higher score
TravelZEN961inch82Higher score
Funds controlZEN651inch80Higher score
Lowest feesZEN801inch74Higher score
TransfersZEN981inch93Higher score

Choose ZEN Card if travel and lowest fees matter most

ZEN Card comes out ahead for Travel, 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.

  • Free plan with 0.5% weekday FX margin
  • Physical, virtual and phone-wallet access
  • Four current crypto-route assets

Choose 1inch Card if cashback and funds control matter most

1inch Card comes out ahead for Cashback and Funds control in this comparison. It is worth a closer look if those are the parts of a card you expect to use most.

  • Physical, virtual and ATM access
  • Both major phone wallets
  • Cashback in four crypto assets

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
ZEN77
1inch79

1inch Card has the higher Overall Score by 2 points.

Entry cost & FX
ZEN$0 plan · 0–0.5% FX
1inch$0 plan · 0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies FX

1inch Card has the lower published FX fee (0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies vs 0–0.5%).

Purchase rewards
ZEN0% base
1inch1% base · up to 2%

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

Funds control
ZENCustodial balance
1inchHybrid custody

ZEN Card uses a custodial balance setup, while 1inch Card uses a hybrid custody setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

Everyday access
ZENVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
1inchVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

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

Money movement
ZEN2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Card-to-card transfer; SEPA transfers
1inch1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; EUR or GBP bank withdrawal

ZEN Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 vs 3).

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% base
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0–0.5%
ATM fee
0–1.5%
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
4 crypto · 2 fiat
Payout methods
4 crypto · 1 fiat
Cashback
1%-2%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies
ATM fee
€2.50 UK; €3 + 1.5% outside UK
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 1 fiat
Payout methods
9 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
ZEN CardOverall77
1inch CardOverall79
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
ZEN Card
77
1inch Card
79
Cashback score
ZEN Card
39
1inch Card
63
Travel score
ZEN Card
96
1inch Card
82
Funds control score
ZEN Card
65
1inch Card
80
Lowest fees score
ZEN Card
80
1inch Card
74
Transfers score
ZEN Card
98
1inch Card
93
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
ZEN Card
Free plan with 0.5% weekday FX margin, Physical, virtual and phone-wallet access
1inch Card
Physical, virtual and ATM access, Both major phone wallets
Trade-offs
ZEN Card
Free-plan ATM withdrawals cost 1.5%, No universal public cashback rate
1inch Card
Purchase fee stack is unclear, Card funds leave self-custody
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
ZEN Card
$0
1inch Card
$0
FX fee
ZEN Card
0–0.5%
1inch Card
0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies
Top-up fee
ZEN Card
0–3%
1inch Card
EUR/GBP provider-account bank deposit: 0%
Card spending fee
ZEN Card
0%
1inch Card
2%
ATM fee
ZEN Card
0–1.5%
1inch Card
€2.50 UK; €3 + 1.5% outside UK
Virtual card
ZEN Card
Free/Gold: 1 included; Platinum/Pro: 3 included; next card €5
1inch Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
ZEN Card
Free first card €10; Gold 1 included; Platinum/Pro 2 included; next card €10
1inch Card
Not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
ZEN Card
4 plans: Free, Gold, Platinum, Pro
1inch Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
ZEN Card
Free: 0%
1inch Card
Not disclosed
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
ZEN Card
Mastercard/Visa
1inch Card
Mastercard
Card formats
ZEN Card
Virtual, Physical
1inch Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
ZEN Card
Available
1inch Card
Available
Mobile wallets
ZEN Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
1inch Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
ZEN Card
iOS, Android, Web
1inch Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
ZEN Card
Standard €10,000/day; maximum €30,000/day (currency equivalents also published)
1inch Card
Account-specific in Profile
Monthly spending limit
ZEN Card
Not publicly confirmed
1inch Card
Account-specific in Profile
ATM limit
ZEN Card
Standard €2,000/day; maximum €30,000/day (currency equivalents also published)
1inch Card
Account-specific in Profile
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
ZEN Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Bitcoin, Litecoin, XRP Ledger, Ethereum, Solana
Crypto deposits
ZEN Card
Stablecoins: USDT, USDC; Other crypto: BTC, ETH
1inch Card
Other crypto: BTC, LTC, XRP or supported Ethereum/Solana assets
Fiat deposits
ZEN Card
SEPA bank transfer, Payment-card top-up
1inch Card
EUR or GBP bank deposit
Transfers
ZEN Card
Stablecoin transfers; Card-to-card transfer; SEPA transfers
1inch Card
Stablecoin transfers; EUR or GBP bank withdrawal
Payout currencies
ZEN Card
EUR
1inch Card
EUR, GBP
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
ZEN Card
0%
1inch Card
1%
Max cashback
ZEN Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
2%
Reward currency
ZEN Card
Transaction currency
1inch Card
1INCH, USDT, BTC or BXX
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
ZEN Card
Not offered
1inch Card
Not offered
How it works
ZEN Card
Not offered
1inch Card
Not offered
Separate deposit
ZEN Card
Not offered
1inch Card
Not offered
Use balance for spending
ZEN Card
Not offered
1inch Card
Not offered
Lock-up
ZEN Card
Not offered
1inch Card
Not offered
09

Trust & availability

6 fields
Custody
ZEN Card
Custodial
1inch Card
Hybrid custody
Control until payment
ZEN Card
Provider controls funds
1inch Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
ZEN Card
UAB ZEN.COM
1inch Card
Monavate Ltd, UAB Monavate
Card processing
ZEN Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Crypto Life
Custody / key management
ZEN Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Baanx
Deposits & withdrawals
ZEN Card
Triple A Technologies Pte Ltd, Coreline Solutions LLC
1inch Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
ZEN Card
43
1inch Card
13
Last reviewed
ZEN Card
Aug 23, 2026
1inch Card
Aug 31, 2026

04 · The trade-off

1inch Card is the stronger all-round choice

1inch Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 79 versus 77 for ZEN Card. 1inch Card has the lower published FX fee (0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies vs 0–0.5%). 1inch Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%).

ZEN Card still comes out ahead for Travel, Lowest fees, and Transfers, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. ZEN Card uses a custodial balance setup, while 1inch Card uses a hybrid custody setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

ZEN Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 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 ZEN Card and 1inch Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

ZEN vs 1inch FAQ

Is ZEN or 1inch better overall?

1inch Card has the higher Overall Score (79 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, ZEN or 1inch?

1inch Card has the lower published FX fee (0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies vs 0–0.5%). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, ZEN or 1inch?

1inch 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 ZEN and 1inch differ on custody?

ZEN Card uses a custodial balance setup, while 1inch Card uses a hybrid custody setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

How current is this ZEN vs 1inch comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 31, 2026, using 56 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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