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Pulsar Money Card vs Tuyo Card

Tuyo Card scores higher on the G2M score: 61/100 against 56/100 (#20 and #24 of 39 cards). Pick Pulsar Money Card for cashback and a lower FX fee; pick Tuyo Card for more countries and control of your funds.

Pulsar Money Card56

#24 of 39 · 0.5% to 2% back · annual fee none

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Tuyo Card61

#20 of 39 · Not published back · annual fee none

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The short answer

  • Tuyo Card scores higher on the G2M score: 61/100 against 56/100 (#20 and #24 of 39 cards).
  • Pulsar Money Card pays 0.5% cashback on its entry tier; Tuyo Card does not publish a rate. 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 2%.
  • Pulsar Money Card lists 73 countries where it works; Tuyo Card does not publish a full country list (216 confirmed so far). Of the markets we check for every card, only Pulsar Money Card is confirmed in United Kingdom, and only Tuyo Card is confirmed in United States.
  • Pulsar Money Card is not published; Tuyo Card is non-custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
Pulsar Money Card
Tuyo Card
G2M score
56
61 (better)
Base cashback
0.5%
Not published
Max cashback
2%
Not published
Paid in
Pulsar Points (USDC refunds)
Not published
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
1% (better)
2%
Top-up fee
0%
0%
Per-purchase fee
None listed
None listed
ATM
Free up to $200 a month, then 2%
Up to $250 a withdrawal incl. the ATM surcharge, 3 attempts a day; Tuyo fee not published
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Debit
Spend
Custody
Not published
Non-custodial
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
No
Yes
United Kingdom
Yes
No
EU / EEA
Yes
Yes
Countries
73
Worldwide except 34 restricted countries and territories, incl. the UK and India
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
In your name
In your name
Send money to a bank account
2 currencies
3 currencies
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
Buy and sell
Buy and sell
Spend against crypto without selling
Not confirmed
No
Yield on your balance
Yes
Yes
Tiers
Free · Pro
Tuyo Card
Perks
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
Some purchases made free at random · Interest on your USD balance (variable) · Daily limit up to $200,000

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, Pulsar Money Card or Tuyo Card?

Tuyo Card scores higher on the G2M score: 61/100 against 56/100 (#20 and #24 of 39 cards). Pick Pulsar Money Card for cashback and a lower FX fee; pick Tuyo Card for more countries and 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, Pulsar Money Card or Tuyo Card?

Neither card has an annual fee. Pulsar Money Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1% FX fee against 2%.

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

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

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

Pulsar Money Card lists 73 countries where it works; Tuyo Card does not publish a full country list (216 confirmed so far). Of the markets we check for every card, only Pulsar Money Card is confirmed in United Kingdom, and only Tuyo Card is confirmed in United States.

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

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

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