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Jupiter Card vs OrbitX Card

Jupiter Card scores higher on the G2M score: 73/100 against 43/100 (#6 and #32 of 37 cards). Pick Jupiter Card for cashback, a lower annual fee, a lower FX fee and more countries; pick OrbitX Card for control of your funds.

Jupiter Card73

#6 of 37 · 2% to 4% back · annual fee none

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OrbitX Card43

#32 of 37 · Not published back · annual fee $12

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The short answer

  • Jupiter Card scores higher on the G2M score: 73/100 against 43/100 (#6 and #32 of 37 cards).
  • Jupiter Card pays 2% cashback on its entry tier; OrbitX Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 4% on Jupiter Card.
  • Jupiter Card has no annual fee; OrbitX Card costs $12 a year.
  • Jupiter Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1% FX fee against 2%.
  • Jupiter Card is confirmed in more countries: 51 against 0, though neither publishes a full list. Of the markets we check for every card, only Jupiter Card is confirmed in United States and UAE.
  • Jupiter Card is custodial; OrbitX Card is non-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
Jupiter Card
OrbitX Card
G2M score
73 (better)
43
Base cashback
2%
Not published
Max cashback
4%
Not published
Paid in
USDC
Not published
Annual fee
Free (better)
$12
FX fee
1% (better)
2%
Top-up fee
0%
0%
Per-purchase fee
None listed
$0.20
ATM
Not published
Physical card only, not available yet: the ATM's own fee + 2% + $2; limit $500 on Neo, $1,000 on Lux
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Debit
Varies by region
Custody
Custodial
Non-custodial
Sign-up bonus (G2M link)
$20 after you complete KYC, activate the card and spend $1,000 within 30 days of activation (paid into your Rewards balance in USDC)
None published
No ID check
ID needed or not stated
ID needed or not stated
Formats
virtual, physical
virtual
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
No
Unclear
UAE
Yes
Unclear
United States
Yes
Unclear
United Kingdom
Unclear
Unclear
EU / EEA
Unclear
Unclear
Countries
52
No published country list. OrbitX focuses on Latin America, East Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The international card is not for US citizens; a separate US card agreement exists.
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
In your name
In your name
Send money to a bank account
15 currencies
9 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
No
Yes
Tiers
Standard · Referral boost
Neo · Lux
Perks
Works on Arbitrum, Base, Solana and Sui
Named bank accounts in 9 currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, AED, NGN, BRL, MXN, COP, PHP · Send money to 100+ countries in your own name · Yield on USDC through on-chain strategies · Funds on Base and Polygon; Solana and Tron coming · Visa Platinum

Highlighted values are the better of the two. “Not published” means the issuer does not state it. Card data last checked 12 Nov 2026; see each card's review for its sources.

Questions

Which is better, Jupiter Card or OrbitX Card?

Jupiter Card scores higher on the G2M score: 73/100 against 43/100 (#6 and #32 of 37 cards). Pick Jupiter Card for cashback, a lower annual fee, a lower FX fee and more countries; pick OrbitX Card for control of your funds. 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, Jupiter Card or OrbitX Card?

Jupiter Card has no annual fee; OrbitX Card costs $12 a year. Jupiter Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1% FX fee against 2%.

Which pays more cashback, Jupiter Card or OrbitX Card?

Jupiter Card pays 2% cashback on its entry tier; OrbitX Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 4% on Jupiter Card.

Which works in more countries, Jupiter Card or OrbitX Card?

Jupiter Card is confirmed in more countries: 51 against 0, though neither publishes a full list. Of the markets we check for every card, only Jupiter Card is confirmed in United States and UAE.

Who holds my funds with Jupiter Card and OrbitX Card?

Jupiter Card is custodial; OrbitX Card is non-custodial.

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