Bitpanda Card vs Ethena Pay
Bitpanda Card scores 11/16, Ethena Pay scores 10/16 on the CBL Card Score. Here is every criterion side by side.
 Bitpanda Card |  Ethena Pay | |
|---|---|---|
| Custody | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Issuer and licence | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Availability | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| FX fee on a foreign-currency purchase | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Funding cost | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Apple Pay and Google Pay | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Freeze and dispute policy | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Yield on idle balance | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Total | 11 | 10 |
The short verdict: Bitpanda Card leads overall (11 to 10). Custodial; crypto segregated under MiCA, 0% from Bitpanda; Visa rate applies FX. Health: Watch. Check each profile for what still needs confirming before deciding.
Cashback, as of 20 Oct 2026
| Bitpanda Card | "All users receive a flat 1% cashback on eligible purchases paid with cryptocurrencies", paid in the same crypto (official, help centre FAQ, checked 20 Oct 2026). Purchases funded by EUR, precious metals, stocks or stablecoins (USDT, USDC, EUROCV) earn nothing (official). The card page metadata still reads "up to 2%", a leftover from the earlier BEST VIP scheme (official, checked 20 Oct 2026). |
| Ethena Pay | Paid in AVAX once daily after settlement, by monthly spend band. Standard 4% on the first $2,500, 1% to $4,000, nothing above. Pro 4.5% on the first $8,000, 2% to $10,000, 1% to $12,000, 0.5% above. VIP 5% on the first $20,000, 2% to $30,000, 1% to $40,000, 0.5% above. Minimum qualifying transaction $1; reversed on refunds or chargebacks (official, pricing page, updated 30 Sep 2026; FAQ). |
Cashback is shown as a dated fact and never scored.