Side-by-side card comparison

ZEN vs Solayer Pay: fees, rewards and account setup

ZEN Card has the higher Overall Score by 22 points (77 vs 55). ZEN Card also looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers. The details below show where Solayer Pay Card may still be the better personal fit.

Information checked Aug 23, 202668 official sources reviewed

01 · Make the first cut

ZEN Card is the better all-round starting point

ZEN Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Solayer Pay 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.

OverallZEN77Solayer Pay55Higher score
CashbackZEN39Solayer Pay20Higher score
TravelZEN96Solayer Pay53Higher score
Funds controlZEN65Solayer Pay47Higher score
Lowest feesZEN80Solayer Pay43Higher score
TransfersZEN98Solayer Pay29Higher score

Choose ZEN Card if cashback and travel matter most

ZEN 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.

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

Choose Solayer Pay Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Solayer Pay 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.

  • Virtual and physical Visa cards
  • Spend USDC from Solana
  • sUSD can earn while spendable

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
ZEN77
Solayer Pay55

ZEN Card has the higher Overall Score by 22 points.

Entry cost & FX
ZEN$0 plan · 0–0.5% FX
Solayer Pay$20/year plan · Up to 3% stated + $0.10; components may stack FX

ZEN Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $20/year).

Purchase rewards
ZEN0% base
Solayer Pay0% base

Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 0%.

Funds control
ZENCustodial balance
Solayer PayCustodial balance

ZEN Card and Solayer Pay Card use the same custodial balance setup.

Everyday access
ZENVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
Solayer PayVirtual + 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
Solayer Pay1 stablecoin · Not modeled

ZEN Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 vs 1).

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
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
0% base
Plan cost
$20/year
FX fee
Up to 3% stated + $0.10; components may stack
ATM fee
Not disclosed
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat

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
ZEN CardOverall77
Solayer Pay CardOverall55
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
ZEN Card
77
Solayer Pay Card
55
Cashback score
ZEN Card
39
Solayer Pay Card
20
Travel score
ZEN Card
96
Solayer Pay Card
53
Funds control score
ZEN Card
65
Solayer Pay Card
47
Lowest fees score
ZEN Card
80
Solayer Pay Card
43
Transfers score
ZEN Card
98
Solayer Pay Card
29
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
ZEN Card
Free plan with 0.5% weekday FX margin, Physical, virtual and phone-wallet access
Solayer Pay Card
Virtual and physical Visa cards, Spend USDC from Solana
Trade-offs
ZEN Card
Free-plan ATM withdrawals cost 1.5%, No universal public cashback rate
Solayer Pay Card
Purchases earn Emerald Points, FX costs vary by region
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
ZEN Card
$0
Solayer Pay Card
$20/year
FX fee
ZEN Card
0–0.5%
Solayer Pay Card
Up to 3% stated + $0.10; components may stack
Top-up fee
ZEN Card
0–3%
Solayer Pay Card
1%
Card spending fee
ZEN Card
0%
Solayer Pay Card
$0.15
ATM fee
ZEN Card
0–1.5%
Solayer Pay Card
Not disclosed
Virtual card
ZEN Card
Free/Gold: 1 included; Platinum/Pro: 3 included; next card €5
Solayer Pay Card
$0 virtual card; included with the $20/year Solayer Pay base plan
Physical card
ZEN Card
Free first card €10; Gold 1 included; Platinum/Pro 2 included; next card €10
Solayer Pay Card
Free card; US Express shipping $24.99 or International Express shipping $59.99
04

Plans

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

Everyday use

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

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
ZEN Card
Not disclosed
Solayer Pay Card
Solana
Crypto deposits
ZEN Card
Stablecoins: USDT, USDC; Other crypto: BTC, ETH
Solayer Pay Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Fiat deposits
ZEN Card
SEPA bank transfer, Payment-card top-up
Solayer Pay Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
ZEN Card
Stablecoin transfers; Card-to-card transfer; SEPA transfers
Solayer Pay Card
Not disclosed
Payout currencies
ZEN Card
EUR
Solayer Pay Card
Not disclosed
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
ZEN Card
0%
Solayer Pay Card
0%
Max cashback
ZEN Card
Not disclosed
Solayer Pay Card
Not disclosed
Reward currency
ZEN Card
Transaction currency
Solayer Pay Card
Emerald Points
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
ZEN Card
Not offered
Solayer Pay Card
Up to 3.5% APY
How it works
ZEN Card
Not offered
Solayer Pay Card
Earn on spending balance
Separate deposit
ZEN Card
Not offered
Solayer Pay Card
No
Use balance for spending
ZEN Card
Not offered
Solayer Pay Card
Yes
Lock-up
ZEN Card
Not offered
Solayer Pay Card
No
09

Trust & availability

6 fields
Custody
ZEN Card
Custodial
Solayer Pay Card
Custodial
Control until payment
ZEN Card
Provider controls funds
Solayer Pay Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
ZEN Card
UAB ZEN.COM
Solayer Pay Card
Third National
Deposits & withdrawals
ZEN Card
Triple A Technologies Pte Ltd, Coreline Solutions LLC
Solayer Pay Card
Not disclosed
Identity verification
ZEN Card
Not disclosed
Solayer Pay Card
Sumsub
Programme operator
ZEN Card
Not disclosed
Solayer Pay Card
Solayer Labs, Inc.
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
ZEN Card
43
Solayer Pay Card
25
Last reviewed
ZEN Card
Aug 23, 2026
Solayer Pay Card
Aug 12, 2026

04 · The takeaway

ZEN Card is the stronger all-round choice

ZEN Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 77 versus 55 for Solayer Pay Card. ZEN Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $20/year). Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 0%.

Solayer Pay Card can still be the more comfortable choice if its availability, card setup or way of holding funds suits you better. ZEN Card and Solayer Pay Card use the same custodial balance setup.

ZEN Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 vs 1). 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 Solayer Pay Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

ZEN vs Solayer Pay FAQ

Is ZEN or Solayer Pay better overall?

ZEN Card has the higher Overall Score (77 vs 55). 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 Solayer Pay?

ZEN Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $20/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, ZEN or Solayer Pay?

Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 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 Solayer Pay differ on custody?

ZEN Card and Solayer Pay Card use the same custodial balance setup.

How current is this ZEN vs Solayer Pay comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 23, 2026, using 68 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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