KOSH vs Xapo

KOSH costs less across the spending levels we test. The full fee, reward, availability and safety comparison is below.

Verdict

  • KOSH leaves more money in your pocket at all three spending levels we test: $1,010 a year more at $500 a month, $992 a year more at $2,000 a month, $956 a year more at $5,000 a month.
  • KOSH is a custodial card, so the provider holds your balance. Xapo is custodial as well.
  • On our safety check, KOSH scores 44/100 (Fair) and Xapo scores 69/100 (Good).
  • Overall, KOSH rates 27/100 against 21/100 for Xapo.

Net value per year at $2,000 a month (20% foreign spend, one $200 ATM withdrawal a month)

  • KOSH · Everyday≤ -$32
  • Xapo · Membership-$1,024

≤ one fee is not published and counts as zero.

Crypto card comparison
FeatureKOSHXapo
Countries offeredList not publishedList not published
Card networkVisaVisa
CustodyCustodialCustodial
KYCFullFull
Top-up assetsUSDC, USDTUSD, BTC, USDC, USDT
Top-up or conversion fee0%0%
FX markup0.5%0% (better)
ATM fee1% + $12% after $100 free a month
Annual fee (base tier)$8 (better)$1,000
Card issuanceVirtual Free · Physical $80Virtual Free · Physical Free
CashbackNoneNone
Apple Pay / Google PayApple Pay, Google PayNot listed
Safety score44/10069/100 (better)
Overall rating27/100 (better)21/100
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Yearly cost at three spending levels

Monthly spendKOSHXapo
$500≤ -$14
Everyday
-$1,024
Membership
$2,000≤ -$32
Everyday
-$1,024
Membership
$5,000≤ -$68
Everyday
-$1,024
Membership

Net value per year: cashback minus conversion, FX, ATM and fixed fees. US dollars, 20% foreign spending, one $200 ATM withdrawal a month. The card cost calculator runs the same comparison with your own habits.

Where the money goes at $2,000 a month

LineKOSH
Everyday
Xapo
Membership
Top-up and conversion fees$0$0
Spending fees$0$0
Foreign exchange markup-$24$0
ATM feesNot disclosed-$24
Annual, monthly and subscription fees-$8-$1,000
Cashback$0$0
Net per year-$32-$1,024

Fees

KOSH charges 0% to convert or top up and 0.5% on spending in a foreign currency. Xapo charges 0% and 0%.

ATM withdrawals: KOSH 1% + $1; Xapo 2% after $100 free a month.

A virtual card costs nothing with KOSH and nothing with Xapo. A physical card costs $80 and nothing.

Cashback and rewards

KOSH cashback: None. Xapo cashback: None.

KOSH tiers: Everyday: 0%.

Xapo tiers: Membership: 0%.

KOSH: KOSH lists 10% reward points as coming soon. No reward is paid today.

Xapo: Xapo pays cashback in Bitcoin only through limited-time offers, such as 3% on rideshares with the Metal card from 1 July to 30 September 2026. The membership also includes interest on USD savings, paid in Bitcoin.

Availability and KYC

KOSH does not publish a country list. KOSH says it supports onboarding in 90+ countries without publishing the list.

Xapo does not publish a country list. Xapo Bank does not publish a list of countries where membership is open.

KOSH needs full KYC and Xapo needs full KYC.

The card finder checks both cards against your country, KYC level and must-have features.

Limits, wallets and card types

KOSH publishes ATM withdrawals of up to $750 a day.

Xapo does not publish fixed spending or ATM limits.

KOSH works with Apple Pay and Google Pay, and Xapo does not list either. Xapo issues a virtual card you can use straight away.

Custody and safety

KOSH scores 44/100. Licensing: we could not confirm a licence for the card issuer on its own website. No incidents or enforcement actions found in the last 36 months. KOSH (Piers Technology Inc.) says it is a financial technology company, not a bank or a money services business, and that some services are provided by licensed partners it does not name. It says stablecoin holdings sit with regulated custodians.

Xapo scores 69/100. Licensing: holds a licence or registration outside the tier-one list (Credit institution regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (Permission No. 23171); crypto services by Xapo VASP Limited, a GFSC-regulated DLT Provider (Permission No. 26061)). No incidents or enforcement actions found in the last 36 months. Xapo says Bitcoin is held 1:1 and legally segregated under Gibraltar's DLT framework, never lent or rehypothecated. USD deposits are covered by the Gibraltar Deposit Guarantee Scheme; crypto balances are not.

Full reports: KOSH safety check and Xapo safety check.

About each card

KOSH Card (formerly Copperx) is a custodial Visa card from KOSH (Piers Technology Inc., formerly Copperx). It tops up with USDC and USDT.

Xapo Bank Card is a custodial Visa card from Xapo Bank Limited (Gibraltar). It tops up with USD, BTC, USDC and USDT.

Which card fits you

KOSH fits if

  • Its fees and availability match your situation better on the table above.

Xapo fits if

  • You spend in foreign currencies often, since its FX markup is lower.
  • You weigh licensing and fund segregation heavily, since it scores higher on our safety check.

Read more: KOSH fees and details · Xapo fees and details

KOSH vs Xapo: questions

Which is cheaper, KOSH or Xapo?
At $2,000 a month with 20% foreign spending and one $200 ATM withdrawal, KOSH leaves $992 more per year. The result can change with your spending, so the comparison above lets you enter your own amount.
Can I use KOSH and Xapo in the same country?
One of the two issuers does not publish a country list, so we cannot confirm overlap. Country list not published for KOSH; country list not published for Xapo.
Is KOSH or Xapo safer?
Xapo scores higher on our safety check (69/100 against 44/100). The score looks at licensing, custody, fund segregation, proof of reserves and incident history.
Which card has better cashback, KOSH or Xapo?
KOSH pays none and Xapo pays none. Caps, tier rules and fees decide what you keep, which is why the yearly figures above include both.

Sources

  1. KOSH Card (formerly Copperx): fees · checked September 24, 2026
  2. KOSH Card (formerly Copperx): availability · checked September 24, 2026
  3. KOSH Card (formerly Copperx): cashback · checked September 24, 2026
  4. KOSH Card (formerly Copperx): safety · checked September 24, 2026
  5. Xapo Bank Card: fees · checked September 24, 2026
  6. Xapo Bank Card: availability · checked September 24, 2026
  7. Xapo Bank Card: cashback · checked September 24, 2026
  8. Xapo Bank Card: safety · checked September 24, 2026