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Karta.io Card vs MEXC Card

MEXC Card scores higher on the G2M score: 60/100 against 40/100 (#19 and #26 of 26 cards). Pick Karta.io Card for control of your funds; pick MEXC Card for a lower FX fee and more countries.

Karta.io Card40

#26 of 26 · Not published back · annual fee none

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MEXC Card60

#19 of 26 · Up to 10% back · annual fee none

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The short answer

  • MEXC Card scores higher on the G2M score: 60/100 against 40/100 (#19 and #26 of 26 cards).
  • Neither card publishes a cashback rate for its entry tier. Higher tiers go up to 10% on MEXC Card.
  • Neither card has an annual fee.
  • MEXC Card charges less on foreign currency: a 0% FX fee against 1%.
  • MEXC Card is confirmed in more countries: 182 against 0, though neither publishes a full list. Of the markets we check for every card, only MEXC Card is confirmed in EU / EEA and UAE.
  • Karta.io Card is self-custodial; MEXC Card is custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
Karta.io Card
MEXC Card
G2M score
40
60 (better)
Base cashback
Not published
Not published
Max cashback
Not published
10%
Paid in
Not published
USDT
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
1%
0% (better)
Top-up fee
0%
0%
Per-purchase fee
1.5%
1% + $0.10 under $1
ATM
1 USDT + 2.5% per withdrawal
Not available on the global virtual card
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Prepaid
Varies by region
Custody
Self-custodial
Custodial
Formats
virtual, physical
virtual
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
Unclear
No
UAE
Unclear
Yes
United States
No
No
United Kingdom
Unclear
No
EU / EEA
Unclear
Yes
Countries
Not published; depends on local rules and card partners
110
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
In your name
In your name
Send money to a bank account
No
1 currency
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
Buy only
Buy and sell
Spend against crypto without selling
No
No
Yield on your balance
No
Yes
Tiers
Karta Personal
Global virtual · Thailand Standard · Thailand Premier · Thailand Elite
Perks
Visa Signature · Fiat top-ups by ACH, SEPA, SWIFT, PIX and SPEI
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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, Karta.io Card or MEXC Card?

MEXC Card scores higher on the G2M score: 60/100 against 40/100 (#19 and #26 of 26 cards). Pick Karta.io Card for control of your funds; pick MEXC 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, Karta.io Card or MEXC Card?

Neither card has an annual fee. MEXC Card charges less on foreign currency: a 0% FX fee against 1%.

Which pays more cashback, Karta.io Card or MEXC Card?

Neither card publishes a cashback rate for its entry tier. Higher tiers go up to 10% on MEXC Card.

Which works in more countries, Karta.io Card or MEXC Card?

MEXC Card is confirmed in more countries: 182 against 0, though neither publishes a full list. Of the markets we check for every card, only MEXC Card is confirmed in EU / EEA and UAE.

Who holds my funds with Karta.io Card and MEXC Card?

Karta.io Card is self-custodial; MEXC Card is custodial.

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