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Cashi Card vs Pulsar Money Card

Pulsar Money Card scores higher on the G2M score: 56/100 against 43/100 (#24 and #33 of 39 cards). Pick Cashi Card for control of your funds; pick Pulsar Money Card for cashback and more countries.

Cashi Card43

#33 of 39 · 0% to 3% back · annual fee none

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Pulsar Money Card56

#24 of 39 · 0.5% to 2% back · annual fee none

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The short answer

  • Pulsar Money Card scores higher on the G2M score: 56/100 against 43/100 (#24 and #33 of 39 cards).
  • Pulsar Money Card pays more cashback on its entry tier: 0.5% against 0%. Higher tiers go up to 3% on Cashi Card and 2% on Pulsar Money Card.
  • Neither card has an annual fee.
  • Both charge a 1% FX fee on foreign currency.
  • Pulsar Money Card lists 73 countries where it works; Cashi Card does not publish a full country list. Of the markets we check for every card, only Pulsar Money Card is confirmed in United Kingdom, EU / EEA and UAE.
  • Cashi Card is custodial; Pulsar Money Card is not published.

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Side by side

Detail
Cashi Card
Pulsar Money Card
G2M score
43
56 (better)
Base cashback
0%
0.5% (better)
Max cashback
3% (better)
2%
Paid in
Spending credit
Pulsar Points (USDC refunds)
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
1%
1%
Top-up fee
0%
0%
Per-purchase fee
None listed
None listed
ATM
Not published
Free up to $200 a month, then 2%
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Prepaid
Debit
Custody
Custodial
Not published
Sign-up bonus (G2M link)
None published
None published
No ID check
ID needed or not stated
ID needed or not stated
Formats
virtual
virtual
Apple / Google Pay
No / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
Unclear
No
UAE
Unclear
Yes
United States
Unclear
No
United Kingdom
Unclear
Yes
EU / EEA
Unclear
Yes
Countries
App in 100+ countries; Cashi does not publish a card country list
73
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
In your name
In your name
Send money to a bank account
20 currencies
2 currencies
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
Buy and sell
Buy and sell
Spend against crypto without selling
Not confirmed
Not confirmed
Yield on your balance
Not confirmed
Yes
Tiers
Cashi Card
Free · Pro
Perks
Personal USD account · Cash in and out in 20+ currencies · 3% on subscriptions, 2% online, 1% travel (capped)
USD and EUR account details in your name · About 5.2% APY on stablecoins through DeFi vaults (variable, capital at risk) · Pro: double points at ChatGPT, Claude, X, Uber and Bolt, partner offers, no Invest fees · 4% on subscriptions · Double points at ChatGPT, Claude, X, Uber and Bolt

Highlighted values are the better of the two. “Not published” means the issuer does not state it. Card data last checked 29 Oct 2026; see each card's review for its sources.

Questions

Which is better, Cashi Card or Pulsar Money Card?

Pulsar Money Card scores higher on the G2M score: 56/100 against 43/100 (#24 and #33 of 39 cards). Pick Cashi Card for control of your funds; pick Pulsar Money Card for cashback and more countries. The better card for you depends on where you live and how you spend; the G2M calculator works it out for your own spending.

Which has lower fees, Cashi Card or Pulsar Money Card?

Neither card has an annual fee. Both charge a 1% FX fee on foreign currency.

Which pays more cashback, Cashi Card or Pulsar Money Card?

Pulsar Money Card pays more cashback on its entry tier: 0.5% against 0%. Higher tiers go up to 3% on Cashi Card and 2% on Pulsar Money Card.

Which works in more countries, Cashi Card or Pulsar Money Card?

Pulsar Money Card lists 73 countries where it works; Cashi Card does not publish a full country list. Of the markets we check for every card, only Pulsar Money Card is confirmed in United Kingdom, EU / EEA and UAE.

Who holds my funds with Cashi Card and Pulsar Money Card?

Cashi Card is custodial; Pulsar Money Card is not published.

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