Updated September 28, 2026 · DebitCue Editorial Team
Current vs Mission Lane
Current
Higher score in this comparison
Mission Lane
What sets them apart
| Compare | CurrentReviewVisitVisit | Mission LaneReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Rewards type | Points | Cashback |
| Rewards rate | 1x points per $1 on eligible purchases, redeemable as cash back | 3% on gas, travel and dining, 1% on all other purchases (Gold Line Visa); 1.5% on every purchase (Silver Line Visa) |
| Credit needed | Poor | Good |
| Perks | Paycheck advance up to $750 with qualifying direct deposit, Paycheck up to 2 days early with direct deposit, Fee free overdraft, 40,000 fee free in network ATMs, Savings Pods with annual boosts up to 4.00%, Buy and sell crypto with no trading fees, Cash deposits at 60,000 retail locations, Credit reporting to Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, Teen and custodial accounts | Visa Zero Liability Policy, Automatic payment reminders, Free online TransUnion credit score, Digital wallet (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay), Mission Lane mobile app |
| Card kind | Charge | Credit |
| APR | 0% | Not confirmed |
| Currency conversion fee | 3% | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Annual fee ($0).
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Key differences
- Current scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Perks: only Current offers Paycheck advance up to $750 with qualifying direct deposit, Paycheck up to 2 days early with direct deposit, Fee free overdraft.
- Perks: only Mission Lane offers Visa Zero Liability Policy, Automatic payment reminders, Free online TransUnion credit score.
- Support channels: only Current offers Email, Chat.
- Features: only Current offers Crypto, Custodial.
- Features: only Mission Lane offers Rewards, Secured.
Our verdict on each
Current
Current suits people who want a no monthly fee account with a Visa debit card, fee-free overdrafts and crypto trading on the same balance. Weigh the currency conversion fee of 3% against a 1% site median, and check what the card costs you abroad.
Mission Lane
Mission Lane suits US borrowers who want cashback and a secured option without paying anything to hold a card. Its annual fee of $0 matches the site median of €0, and cashback rewards cover 49.5% of the cards we compare.
Score breakdown
| Area | Current | Mission Lane |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Monthly fee of $0 and annual fee of $0, but a currency conversion fee of 3% against a 1% site median. | 9.3HigherAnnual fee $0 against a site median of €0, plus cashback on every purchase. |
| Offer | 9.6Higher | 8.6 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Current | Mission Lane |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Not confirmed | NMLS (SafeAct registration) 1857501 |
Available in 1 country for both.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Current | Mission Lane |
|---|---|---|
| Credit cards | 21 of 1020 | 203 of 1020 |
| Secured credit cards | 3 of 27 | 15 of 27 |
The bill, worked out
A year with 1,000 spent abroad
Current
$0
1 × $0
Mission Lane
$0
1 × $0
Both come to the same total.
Excludes currency conversion fee (not stated by Mission Lane). Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Sources behind this comparison
Current
- current.com: 14 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Mission Lane
- missionlane.com: 11 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Current | Mission Lane |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | No annual fee | No annual fee |
| Features | Crypto, Custodial | Rewards, Secured |
| Audience | Kids | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Finco Services, Inc. | Mission Lane LLC |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Current | Mission Lane | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $0at the median | $0at the median | $0 |
| APR | 0%lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 19.39% |
| Currency conversion fee | 3%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 1% |
Median across 312 listed cards.
Pros and cons
Current
Pros
- Monthly fee of $0 and annual fee of $0, so keeping the account open costs you nothing to run
- Fee-free overdrafts, which means a short dip under your balance does not add a charge to your bill
- Buy and sell crypto with no trading fees, with the account also listed for custodial holdings
Cons
- A currency conversion fee of 3% against a 1% site median, so foreign spending costs more than it does with a low conversion pick
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line when a card is frozen or a payment is disputed
- The account is a charge card in the charge sense, listed at 3.2% against 96.8% for the credit kind, so treat the balance as a sum to clear rather than revolving
Mission Lane
Pros
- Annual fee of $0, the same as the site median of €0
- Cashback rewards on every purchase, with bonus rates on gas, travel and dining
- Offers both unsecured and secured cards, and only good credit is needed
Cons
- Support runs on help centre only, so questions go through written resources
- Two card tiers with different cashback rates mean the reward depends on which card you pick
Who each suits
Current
Who it suits
- US customers who want no monthly fee and no annual fee on a Visa debit card
- Parents looking for teen and custodial accounts, the audience the brand lists
- People who want to hold and trade crypto inside the same spending account
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone spending heavily abroad, since the 3% conversion fee sits well above the 1% site median, where Wise or a no foreign fee pick is cheaper
- People who need a phone line for urgent card problems, since support runs on email, chat and help centre
- Shoppers who want cash back as the standard reward, since points are the points model here
Mission Lane
Who it suits
- US borrowers with good credit who want cashback without an annual charge
- People building or rebuilding a credit record who prefer a secured option
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting live phone or chat support, since help centre is the only channel listed
- Card shoppers who want a single flat cashback rate on every purchase
Country by country
| Country | Current | Mission Lane |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Current
Does Current charge a monthly or annual fee?+
No. The monthly fee is $0 and the annual fee is $0, so running the account costs you nothing. Money only leaves your balance when you spend it or draw cash, and foreign spending is where a charge can appear. It sits in the same no annual fee group as most compared brands.
How much does it cost to spend in another currency?+
The currency conversion fee is 3%, which is above the 1% site median and well above the 0% lower end. Because the card is on the Visa network, it works abroad, but the conversion charge is the number to budget for. Providers built for travel usually convert at a lower rate.
Mission Lane
Does Mission Lane charge an annual fee?+
No. The annual fee is $0, which matches the site median of €0. That puts Mission Lane at the cheapest end of the 670 cards we compare on this page, where the highest annual fee is €167.70. Holding either card costs nothing in fees.
What cashback do I get on the Mission Lane cards?+
The Gold Line Visa pays bonus cashback on gas, travel and dining and a smaller rate on all other purchases, while the Silver Line Visa pays one flat rate on every purchase. Either way the rewards are cashback, not points or miles. Cashback is the most common reward type on the site, at 49.5%.
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