Head to head
Offgrid vs XPlace
Both cards run on the same benchmark test, so this compares deducted cost rather than advertised rates.
| Metric | Of Offgrid | XP XPlace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rank | #27 of 27 | #3 of 27 |
| FX spread | 0% | 1% |
| Base cashback | No cashback | 1% + 1% |
| Custody | Self-custody | Non-Custodial |
| Virtual card | Yes | Yes |
| Physical card | No | Yes (Gated) |
| Spend limit | $2,000 for lower tier, $10,000 for upper tier | $2000 lower tier - $750,000 highest tier |
| ATM withdrawals | No | |
| Setup time | Once you have a code, 5 minutes | ~10 minutes |
| KYC steps | 1 | 3 |
| Score | 5/10 | 8.5/10 |
Offgrid
The card is exactly what you asked for. According to the company documents, which are limited, they have a very fair payment model for such a premium offering. That being said, a No-KYC card comes with risks so beware.
XPlace
XPlace works as a crypto-backed credit line rather than a prepaid debit card. It suits holders who would rather borrow than sell to fund living costs, but the variable APR on drawn credit and the modest spend limit need to be weighed before committing collateral.
Who ranks these cards
I'm Tristyn Pawson, founder of ConsistenC.xyz. Over the last five years I've worked on marketing, development and growth across five crypto cards and neobanks, building at least three of them from scratch.
Alongside that I've run in-depth research on 20+ crypto banks to understand what actually makes someone keep a card in their wallet. These rankings reflect that: which problems are tolerable, and which ones are genuine deal breakers.
- Years in market
- 5
- Cards built on
- 5
- Neobanks researched
- 20+