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COCA Card vs Tangem Pay

COCA Card scores higher on the G2M score: 64/100 against 62/100 (#12 and #15 of 26 cards). COCA Card also comes out ahead on more countries.

COCA Card64

#12 of 26 · 1% to 8% back · annual fee none

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Tangem Pay62

#15 of 26 · 1% to 4% back · annual fee none

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The short answer

  • COCA Card scores higher on the G2M score: 64/100 against 62/100 (#12 and #15 of 26 cards).
  • Both pay 1% cashback on their entry tier. Higher tiers go up to 8% on COCA Card and 4% on Tangem Pay.
  • Neither card has an annual fee.
  • Tangem Pay charges 1.5% on foreign currency; COCA Card does not publish its FX fee.
  • COCA Card lists 73 countries where it works; Tangem Pay does not publish a full country list (50 confirmed so far). Of the markets we check for every card, only COCA Card is confirmed in United Kingdom and EU / EEA, and only Tangem Pay is confirmed in United States.
  • Both are self-custodial.

Want the answer for your own spending, or the next tier up of each? See what each keeps you a year or pick tiers and add a third card.

Side by side

Detail
COCA Card
Tangem Pay
G2M score
64 (better)
62
Base cashback
1%
1%
Max cashback
8% (better)
4%
Paid in
Stablecoins, monthly
USDC
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
Not published
1.5%
Top-up fee
0%
0%
Per-purchase fee
None listed
None listed
ATM
Free up to $250 a month, then 2%
4% on Basic, 2% on Plus, 1% on Prestige
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Debit
Debit
Custody
Self-custodial
Self-custodial
Formats
virtual, physical
virtual, physical, metal
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
? / ?
India
No
Unclear
UAE
Yes
Yes
United States
No
Yes
United Kingdom
Yes
Unclear
EU / EEA
Yes
Unclear
Countries
73
Select regions worldwide
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
In your name
In your name
Send money to a bank account
1 currency
1 currency
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
Buy and sell
Buy and sell
Spend against crypto without selling
No
No
Yield on your balance
Yes
No
Tiers
Starter · Standard · Standard+ · Premium · Premium+ · Elite
Basic · Plus · Prestige
Perks
Yield on your card balance (variable) · 50% back on 1 subscription · 50% back on 2 subscriptions · 50% back on 3 subscriptions · 50% back on 4 subscriptions
Priority Pass lounges on Plus and Prestige · Welcome offer: 5% on your first $500 · 2 airport lounge visits a year · 8 airport lounge visits a year · Metal card

Highlighted values are the better of the two. “Not published” means the issuer does not state it. Card data last checked 25 Oct 2026; see each card's review for its sources.

Questions

Which is better, COCA Card or Tangem Pay?

COCA Card scores higher on the G2M score: 64/100 against 62/100 (#12 and #15 of 26 cards). COCA Card also comes out ahead on 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, COCA Card or Tangem Pay?

Neither card has an annual fee. Tangem Pay charges 1.5% on foreign currency; COCA Card does not publish its FX fee.

Which pays more cashback, COCA Card or Tangem Pay?

Both pay 1% cashback on their entry tier. Higher tiers go up to 8% on COCA Card and 4% on Tangem Pay.

Which works in more countries, COCA Card or Tangem Pay?

COCA Card lists 73 countries where it works; Tangem Pay does not publish a full country list (50 confirmed so far). Of the markets we check for every card, only COCA Card is confirmed in United Kingdom and EU / EEA, and only Tangem Pay is confirmed in United States.

Who holds my funds with COCA Card and Tangem Pay?

Both are self-custodial.

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