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Exa Card vs Pulsar Money Card

Exa Card scores higher on the G2M score: 67/100 against 56/100 (#11 and #24 of 39 cards). Pick Exa Card for cashback and control of your funds; pick Pulsar Money Card for a lower FX fee and more countries.

Exa Card67

#11 of 39 · 1% 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

  • Exa Card scores higher on the G2M score: 67/100 against 56/100 (#11 and #24 of 39 cards).
  • Exa Card pays more cashback on its entry tier: 1% against 0.5%. Higher tiers go up to 2% on Pulsar Money Card.
  • Neither card has an annual fee.
  • Pulsar Money Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1% FX fee against 1.5%.
  • Pulsar Money Card is confirmed in more countries: 73 against 46. Of the markets we check for every card, only Exa Card is confirmed in United States, and only Pulsar Money Card is confirmed in United Kingdom and EU / EEA.
  • Exa Card is non-custodial; Pulsar Money Card is not published.

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Side by side

Detail
Exa Card
Pulsar Money Card
G2M score
67 (better)
56
Base cashback
1% (better)
0.5%
Max cashback
1%
2% (better)
Paid in
Not published
Pulsar Points (USDC refunds)
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
1.5%
1% (better)
Top-up fee
0%
0%
Per-purchase fee
None listed
None listed
ATM
$1 + 0.65% per withdrawal; up to $250 each
Free up to $200 a month, then 2%
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Varies by region
Debit
Custody
Non-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
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
No
No
UAE
Yes
Yes
United States
Yes
No
United Kingdom
No
Yes
EU / EEA
No
Yes
Countries
46
73
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
In your name
In your name
Send money to a bank account
3 currencies
2 currencies
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
Buy and sell
Buy and sell
Spend against crypto without selling
Yes
Not confirmed
Yield on your balance
Yes
Yes
Tiers
Global · United States
Free · Pro
Perks
Concierge · Extended warranty · Purchase protection
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, Exa Card or Pulsar Money Card?

Exa Card scores higher on the G2M score: 67/100 against 56/100 (#11 and #24 of 39 cards). Pick Exa Card for cashback and control of your funds; pick Pulsar Money Card for 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, Exa Card or Pulsar Money Card?

Neither card has an annual fee. Pulsar Money Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1% FX fee against 1.5%.

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

Exa Card pays more cashback on its entry tier: 1% against 0.5%. Higher tiers go up to 2% on Pulsar Money Card.

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

Pulsar Money Card is confirmed in more countries: 73 against 46. Of the markets we check for every card, only Exa Card is confirmed in United States, and only Pulsar Money Card is confirmed in United Kingdom and EU / EEA.

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

Exa Card is non-custodial; Pulsar Money Card is not published.

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