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OrbitX Card vs Solid Card

Solid Card scores higher on the G2M score: 82/100 against 43/100 (#3 and #32 of 37 cards). Solid Card also comes out ahead on cashback, a lower annual fee, a lower FX fee and more countries.

OrbitX Card43

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

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Solid Card82

#3 of 37 · 3% to 5% back · annual fee none

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The short answer

  • Solid Card scores higher on the G2M score: 82/100 against 43/100 (#3 and #32 of 37 cards).
  • Solid Card pays 3% cashback on its entry tier; OrbitX Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 5% on Solid Card.
  • Solid Card has no annual fee; OrbitX Card costs $12 a year.
  • Solid Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1.5% FX fee against 2%.
  • Solid Card lists 104 countries where it works; OrbitX Card does not publish a full country list. Of the markets we check for every card, only Solid Card is confirmed in United States, United Kingdom, EU / EEA and UAE.
  • Both are non-custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
OrbitX Card
Solid Card
G2M score
43
82 (better)
Base cashback
Not published
3%
Max cashback
Not published
5%
Paid in
Not published
USDC
Annual fee
$12
Free (better)
FX fee
2%
1.5% (better)
Top-up fee
0%
0%
Per-purchase fee
$0.20
None listed
ATM
Physical card only, not available yet: the ATM's own fee + 2% + $2; limit $500 on Neo, $1,000 on Lux
Not published
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Varies by region
Debit
Custody
Non-custodial
Non-custodial
Sign-up bonus (G2M link)
None published
$25 in FUSE after you verify, deposit and spend $150 within 30 days, at least $10 at each of 3 or more shops
No ID check
ID needed or not stated
ID needed or not stated
Formats
virtual
virtual
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
Unclear
No
UAE
Unclear
Yes
United States
Unclear
Yes
United Kingdom
Unclear
Yes
EU / EEA
Unclear
Yes
Countries
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.
104
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
In your name
In your name
Send money to a bank account
9 currencies
Not confirmed
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
Buy and sell
Buy and sell
Spend against crypto without selling
Not confirmed
Yes
Yield on your balance
Yes
Yes
Tiers
Neo · Lux
Core · Prime · Ultra
Perks
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
Visa Platinum benefits: purchase and price protection, extended warranty · Yield on savings, and borrowing against them · Bank deposits and swaps at 0.25% · No Solid fees on bank deposits and swaps

Highlighted values are the better of the two. “Not published” means the issuer does not state it. Card data last checked 29 Oct 2026; see each card's review for its sources.

Questions

Which is better, OrbitX Card or Solid Card?

Solid Card scores higher on the G2M score: 82/100 against 43/100 (#3 and #32 of 37 cards). Solid Card also comes out ahead on cashback, a lower annual fee, 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, OrbitX Card or Solid Card?

Solid Card has no annual fee; OrbitX Card costs $12 a year. Solid Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1.5% FX fee against 2%.

Which pays more cashback, OrbitX Card or Solid Card?

Solid Card pays 3% cashback on its entry tier; OrbitX Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 5% on Solid Card.

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

Solid Card lists 104 countries where it works; OrbitX Card does not publish a full country list. Of the markets we check for every card, only Solid Card is confirmed in United States, United Kingdom, EU / EEA and UAE.

Who holds my funds with OrbitX Card and Solid Card?

Both are non-custodial.

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