ether.fi Cash - Luxe CardvsWirex One
A metric-by-metric comparison based on published fees and limits. “Best” means the lowest cost or highest reward in that row — not an editorial endorsement.
| Metric |  Third National Bank 7.7/10 Get card |  Contis / Wirex Ltd 6.8/10 Get card |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | ||
| Editor scoreComposite of fees, rewards, transparency and user sentiment | Best 7.7/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Costs | ||
| Annual fee | None | None |
| FX fee | 1% | Best 0% |
| Crypto top-up | 0% | 0% |
| Issuance fee | Free | Free |
| ATM fee | 2% | 2% |
| Rewards | ||
| Max cashback | 3.5%–3% cashback | Best 0.5%–8% cashback |
| Payout token | ETHFI | WXT |
| Staking | $10,000 liquid deposit | Optional X-tras plans (€0 Standard, €9.99/mo Premium, €29.99/mo Elite) + WXT lockups |
| Perks | Apple & Google Pay · 3%–4% Cashback · Claude/ChatGPT MCP | Apple & Google Pay · 0% FX Fees · Up to 8% Cryptoback |
| Access | ||
| KYCNo KYC scored highest, then light KYC | Full KYC | Full KYC |
| Custody | Self-custody | Custodial |
| Countries | 25 (85+ countries (Global)) | Best 30 (79 countries (EEA, UK, APAC, LATAM)) |
| Max daily spend | Best $25,000 | $15,000 |
| Monthly ATM limit | $750 | Best $5,000 |
| Mobile wallets | Apple Google | Apple Google |
| Networks | Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base | Best Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, Polygon +5 |
| Top-up tokens | USDC, ETH, USDT | Best BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT, SOL |
| Issuer | Third National Bank | Contis / Wirex Ltd |
| Network | Visa | Visa |
The quick verdict
Wirex One pays the highest headline cashback at 8%, but check the staking requirement: optional x-tras plans (€0 standard, €9.99/mo premium, €29.99/mo elite) + wxt lockups.
Wirex One is the cheaper travel card at 0% FX, while ether.fi Cash - Luxe Card wins on annual cost at $0.
Both cards are available in 25 and 30 countries respectively. If your country is not on one of those lists, the choice is already made for you.
ether.fi Cash - Luxe Card vs Wirex One — FAQ
Which is better, ether.fi Cash - Luxe Card or Wirex One?+
ether.fi Cash - Luxe Card has the higher editor score. ether.fi Cash - Luxe Card pays 3.5%–3% cashback with 1% FX, while Wirex One pays 0.5%–8% cashback with 0% FX. The right choice depends on whether you value cashback, low FX, self-custody or country availability more.
Which card has lower fees, ether.fi Cash - Luxe Card or Wirex One?+
ether.fi Cash - Luxe Card has a no annual fee annual fee, 0% top-up fee and 1% FX. Wirex One has a no annual fee annual fee, 0% top-up fee and 0% FX. The winner depends on your spend currency and funding token; run the net return calculator for your own numbers.
Can I use ether.fi Cash - Luxe Card and Wirex One together?+
Yes, in most jurisdictions there is no restriction on holding multiple crypto cards. A common setup is using the lowest-FX card for travel and the highest-cashback card for domestic or online spend.