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Crypto.com Visa Card vs Pulsar Money Card

Pulsar Money Card scores higher on the G2M score: 56/100 against 49/100 (#24 and #28 of 39 cards). Pick Crypto.com Visa Card for control of your funds; pick Pulsar Money Card for cashback, a lower FX fee and more countries.

Crypto.com Visa Card49

#28 of 39 · Up to 6% 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 49/100 (#24 and #28 of 39 cards).
  • Pulsar Money Card pays 0.5% cashback on its entry tier; Crypto.com Visa Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 6% on Crypto.com Visa Card and 2% on Pulsar Money Card.
  • Neither card has an annual fee.
  • Pulsar Money Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1% FX fee against 3%.
  • Pulsar Money Card lists 73 countries where it works; Crypto.com Visa Card does not publish a full country list (37 confirmed so far). Of the markets we check for every card, only Crypto.com Visa Card is confirmed in United States, and only Pulsar Money Card is confirmed in UAE.
  • Crypto.com Visa Card is custodial; Pulsar Money Card is not published.

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Side by side

Detail
Crypto.com Visa Card
Pulsar Money Card
G2M score
49
56 (better)
Base cashback
Not published
0.5%
Max cashback
6% (better)
2%
Paid in
CRO
Pulsar Points (USDC refunds)
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
3%
1% (better)
Top-up fee
0%
0%
Per-purchase fee
None listed
None listed
ATM
Supported; fees not published in our sources
Free up to $200 a month, then 2%
Network
Visa / Mastercard
Visa
Card type
Varies by region
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, physical
virtual
Apple / Google Pay
? / ?
Yes / Yes
India
Unclear
No
UAE
Unclear
Yes
United States
Yes
No
United Kingdom
Yes
Yes
EU / EEA
Yes
Yes
Countries
38
73
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
In your name
In your name
Send money to a bank account
7 currencies
2 currencies
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
Buy and sell
Buy and sell
Spend against crypto without selling
No
Not confirmed
Yield on your balance
Yes
Yes
Tiers
Basic · Level Up (top tier)
Free · Pro
Perks
Level Up membership benefits · Up to 5% back in CRO on the prepaid card · Higher APY on cash balances
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 25 Oct 2026; see each card's review for its sources.

Questions

Which is better, Crypto.com Visa Card or Pulsar Money Card?

Pulsar Money Card scores higher on the G2M score: 56/100 against 49/100 (#24 and #28 of 39 cards). Pick Crypto.com Visa Card for control of your funds; pick Pulsar Money Card for cashback, a lower FX fee 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, Crypto.com Visa Card or Pulsar Money Card?

Neither card has an annual fee. Pulsar Money Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1% FX fee against 3%.

Which pays more cashback, Crypto.com Visa Card or Pulsar Money Card?

Pulsar Money Card pays 0.5% cashback on its entry tier; Crypto.com Visa Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 6% on Crypto.com Visa Card and 2% on Pulsar Money Card.

Which works in more countries, Crypto.com Visa Card or Pulsar Money Card?

Pulsar Money Card lists 73 countries where it works; Crypto.com Visa Card does not publish a full country list (37 confirmed so far). Of the markets we check for every card, only Crypto.com Visa Card is confirmed in United States, and only Pulsar Money Card is confirmed in UAE.

Who holds my funds with Crypto.com Visa Card and Pulsar Money Card?

Crypto.com Visa Card is custodial; Pulsar Money Card is not published.

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