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SoFi Debit Card (Checking Account) vs Upgrade Select Visa®

Compare SoFi Debit Card (Checking Account) and Upgrade Select Visa® side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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SoFi Debit Card (Checking Account) versus Upgrade Select Visa® compared by attribute
Feature SoFi Debit Card (Checking Account) Upgrade Select Visa®
Card fee No fee $39 USD/yr
Purchase APR (from) - 21.96%
Interest-free period - -
Foreign transaction fee 0% 3%
Rewards No rewards on debit card purchases. Savings balances earn up to 4.50% APY (with direct deposit); checking balances earn 0.50% APY. No flat ongoing cash back rate. Cardholders can earn cash back on qualifying purchases at participating merchants through Upgrade Shopping (powered by Dosh). No guaranteed base reward rate.
Installments - Each purchase converts to a closed-end installment loan at a fixed rate and term. Annual fee is billed in 12 equal monthly installments drawn from the credit line.
No card fee -
No foreign transaction fee -
Welcome bonus -
Airport lounge access - -
Travel insurance - -
Apple Pay / Google Pay

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  • Choose the SoFi Debit Card (Checking Account) if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
  • Choose the Upgrade Select Visa® if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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