1inch Debit Card vs YEX
Both 1inch Debit Card and YEX clear the checkouts our readers ask about most. Here is where the two part ways on fees and verification.
1inch Debit Card issues on Visa + Mastercard and YEX on Visa; both ask for ID + proof.
1inch Debit Card is the more cost-effective option for everyday spending and travel thanks to its free virtual cards, no monthly fee. YEX still clears the same checkouts in our tests, so match the table to the services you actually pay for.
Where they split
| Field | 1inch Debit Card | YEX |
|---|---|---|
| Card network | Visa + Mastercard | Visa |
| Card type | Crypto Card | Crypto Card |
| KYC | ID + proof | ID + proof |
| Card issuance fee | Free | Free |
| Monthly fee | Free | Free |
| Top-up fee | — | — |
| FX fee | — | 0% |
| Crypto funding | Yes (multi-chain) | Yes |
| AI tool support | ChatGPT / Claude / Midjourney | ChatGPT / Claude / Midjourney |
| Risk level | Low-Medium | Medium |
| Our rating | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| User reviews | 585 | 274 |
| Best for | All-rounder · AI subscriptions | All-rounder · AI subscriptions |
A green left edge marks the side that holds the advantage on that row, where the data gives one.
The short version of the matchup
- 1inch Debit Card carries the lower risk flag in our file, which some users prefer for a primary card.
- Neither card dominates every row; the right one depends on which column you care about most.
The head to head
Both cards clear the same checkouts in our tests, so the call comes down to cost. 1inch Debit Card is cheaper on issuance (free) and top-ups (no top-up fee), while YEX is worth the premium only for the rows where it leads in the table.
Questions people ask
That depends on what you spend on. 1inch Debit Card scores 8.2/10 against YEX's 8.4/10 in our tests, but the two split on fees, KYC and crypto funding. Read the table above, then match it to the checkouts you actually run.
1inch Debit Card is the cheaper card to run. Both 1inch Debit Card and YEX issue virtual cards for free.
1inch Debit Card asks for ID + proof at signup; YEX asks for ID + proof. If a light sign-up is the priority, the one with the lower KYC label is the faster route.
Both show up in 1 of the same test scenarios, including Amazon Prime Video. They overlap on a good share of checkouts, so the choice between them matters most on those pages. Where one is accepted and the other is not usually comes down to the billing country and 3-D Secure handling.
Where both show up
1inch Debit Card and YEX both landed in our top picks for 1 checkouts. Grouped by category so you can jump straight to the one you actually pay for:
📺 Streaming & Entertainment 1
Their BIN ranges
Cards issued in 🇪🇺 Europe (EEA) · 🇨🇦 Canada — the country guides group every range we track from there.
What our charge log shows
Every count here is a real charge attempt we placed on that range, renewals included, with the gateway response recorded. Weeks tracked is how long the range has been in the programme: