Side-by-side card comparison

Avici vs Coinbase: overall score versus use-case fit

Avici Card has the higher Overall Score by 6 points (71 vs 65). Avici Card looks stronger for Travel, Funds control, and Lowest fees, while Coinbase Card comes out ahead for Cashback and Transfers.

Information checked Aug 30, 202638 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

Avici Card is the better all-round starting point

Avici Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Coinbase Card may be the better fit for Cashback and Transfers. A score cannot tell you whether a provider will accept your application or whether every feature will be available where you live, so check the latest provider terms before signing up.

OverallAvici71Coinbase65Higher score
CashbackAvici21Coinbase37Higher score
TravelAvici82Coinbase62Higher score
Funds controlAvici95Coinbase48Higher score
Lowest feesAvici73Coinbase55Higher score
TransfersAvici67Coinbase84Higher score

Choose Avici Card if travel and funds control matter most

Avici Card comes out ahead for Travel, Funds control, and Lowest fees in this comparison. It is worth a closer look if those are the parts of a card you expect to use most.

  • User-owned USDC collateral
  • Physical, virtual and phone-wallet use
  • Low provider fees

Choose Coinbase Card if cashback and transfers matter most

Coinbase Card comes out ahead for Cashback and Transfers in this comparison. It is worth a closer look if those are the parts of a card you expect to use most.

  • Virtual and physical Visa cards cover online, store and ATM use
  • The U.S. schedule lists $0 card, monthly and Coinbase ATM fees
  • Cash, USDC and supported crypto can fund the same card flow

Where each card has the edge

The overall leader does not win every use case, so the reason you want the card matters here.

Overall Score
Avici71
Coinbase65

Avici Card has the higher Overall Score by 6 points.

Entry cost & FX
Avici$0 plan · 0–1% FX
Coinbase$0 plan · U.S. international transaction fee: $0. Visa conversion, U.K./EEA pricing and crypto spread remain separate FX

The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option.

Purchase rewards
Avici0% cashback
CoinbaseNot disclosed

The providers have not published enough matching base cashback information to name a winner. Check the maximum rates, reward assets, caps and conditions below.

Funds control
AviciSelf-controlled wallet
CoinbaseCustodial balance

Avici Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup, while Coinbase Card uses a custodial balance setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

Everyday access
AviciVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
CoinbaseVirtual + Physical · Unknown

Avici Card lists more card formats and phone-wallet options (4 vs 2).

Money movement
Avici1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers
Coinbase1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; Coinbase U.S. account cash-out, Coinbase U.K. and EEA account cash-out

Coinbase Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (4 vs 2).

02 · Read the shortlist

A closer look at the split decision

Start with the strengths that drive each use-case result, then test them against costs and access.

2 cards compared
Cashback
0%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0–1%
ATM fee
0–0.65%
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat
Cashback
Not disclosed
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
U.S. international transaction fee: $0. Visa conversion, U.K./EEA pricing and crypto spread remain separate
ATM fee
U.S. Coinbase ATM fee: $0. ATM operators may charge; U.K./EEA provider pricing is not published here
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Not disclosed
Receive methods
1 crypto · 2 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 3 fiat

03 · Compare the details

See how the trade-offs line up

Comparable figures receive a marker; missing or unverified details stay visible instead of becoming an assumed advantage.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
Avici CardOverall71
Coinbase CardOverall65
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Avici Card
71
Coinbase Card
65
Cashback score
Avici Card
21
Coinbase Card
37
Travel score
Avici Card
82
Coinbase Card
62
Funds control score
Avici Card
95
Coinbase Card
48
Lowest fees score
Avici Card
73
Coinbase Card
55
Transfers score
Avici Card
67
Coinbase Card
84
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Avici Card
User-owned USDC collateral, Physical, virtual and phone-wallet use
Coinbase Card
Virtual and physical Visa cards cover online, store and ATM use, The U.S. schedule lists $0 card, monthly and Coinbase ATM fees
Trade-offs
Avici Card
No standard purchase cashback, Visa and penalty layers need care
Coinbase Card
Crypto conversion includes a spread with no stable public rate, Rewards are U.S.-only and the current rate changes in the app
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Avici Card
$0
Coinbase Card
$0
FX fee
Avici Card
0–1%
Coinbase Card
U.S. international transaction fee: $0. Visa conversion, U.K./EEA pricing and crypto spread remain separate
Top-up fee
Avici Card
$0 Avici card top-up fee; swap and network execution costs are separate and not fully published
Coinbase Card
Linked-bank and payroll funding are marketed at $0; other Coinbase account funding routes were not reviewed for this card profile
Card spending fee
Avici Card
0%
Coinbase Card
0%
ATM fee
Avici Card
0–0.65%
Coinbase Card
U.S. Coinbase ATM fee: $0. ATM operators may charge; U.K./EEA provider pricing is not published here
Virtual card
Avici Card
Platinum $15 first / $10 extra; Signature $30 first year / $20 renewal
Coinbase Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
Avici Card
Platinum $50; Signature $75 + $20/year from year two
Coinbase Card
Not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Avici Card
2 plans: Visa Platinum, Visa Signature
Coinbase Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
Avici Card
Visa Platinum: 0%
Coinbase Card
Not disclosed
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Avici Card
Visa
Coinbase Card
Visa
Card formats
Avici Card
Virtual, Physical
Coinbase Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Avici Card
Available
Coinbase Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Avici Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Coinbase Card
Not disclosed
Apps
Avici Card
iOS, Android
Coinbase Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Avici Card
No fixed public transaction cap; balance, issuer and user-set limits apply
Coinbase Card
$2,500 per 24 hours in the U.S. programme
Monthly spending limit
Avici Card
No fixed public monthly cap; dynamic controls apply
Coinbase Card
U.S. monthly spend limit not published; U.K./EEA limits are customer-specific
ATM limit
Avici Card
$250 per day, up to 3 ATM transactions
Coinbase Card
$1,000 per 24 hours in the U.S.; U.K./EEA values are shown in app
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Avici Card
Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, Solana
Coinbase Card
Coinbase-supported networks
Crypto deposits
Avici Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Coinbase Card
Other crypto: Supported crypto
Fiat deposits
Avici Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase Card
Linked bank account, Payroll deposit
Transfers
Avici Card
Stablecoin transfers
Coinbase Card
Stablecoin transfers; Coinbase U.S. account cash-out, Coinbase U.K. and EEA account cash-out
Payout currencies
Avici Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase Card
USD, GBP, EUR
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Avici Card
0%
Coinbase Card
Not disclosed
Max cashback
Avici Card
0%
Coinbase Card
Not disclosed
Reward currency
Avici Card
No cashback
Coinbase Card
Selected crypto offer
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Avici Card
Not offered
Coinbase Card
Not offered
How it works
Avici Card
Not offered
Coinbase Card
Not offered
Separate deposit
Avici Card
Not offered
Coinbase Card
Not offered
Use balance for spending
Avici Card
Not offered
Coinbase Card
Not offered
Lock-up
Avici Card
Not offered
Coinbase Card
Not offered
09

Trust & availability

5 fields
Custody
Avici Card
Self-custody
Coinbase Card
Custodial
Control until payment
Avici Card
You keep control
Coinbase Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Avici Card
Third National
Coinbase Card
Pathward, N.A., Paysafe Financial Services Limited, Paysafe Payment Solutions Limited
Card processing
Avici Card
Relay
Coinbase Card
Marqeta, Inc.
Identity verification
Avici Card
Sumsub
Coinbase Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Avici Card
16
Coinbase Card
22
Last reviewed
Avici Card
Aug 21, 2026
Coinbase Card
Aug 30, 2026

04 · The trade-off

Avici Card is the stronger all-round choice

Avici Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 71 versus 65 for Coinbase Card. The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. The providers have not published enough matching base cashback information to name a winner. Check the maximum rates, reward assets, caps and conditions below.

Coinbase Card still comes out ahead for Cashback and Transfers, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. Avici Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup, while Coinbase Card uses a custodial balance setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

Coinbase Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (4 vs 2). Before applying, confirm availability in your country and recheck the provider's current fees and reward conditions.

If one card now looks like the better fit, you can check the latest application terms on the provider site or read our full Avici Card and Coinbase Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Avici vs Coinbase FAQ

Is Avici or Coinbase better overall?

Avici Card has the higher Overall Score (71 vs 65). That does not make it better for everyone: your preferred fees, rewards, way of holding funds and country availability can change the practical choice.

Which has lower fees, Avici or Coinbase?

The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, Avici or Coinbase?

The providers have not published enough matching base cashback information to name a winner. Check the maximum rates, reward assets, caps and conditions below. Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Avici and Coinbase differ on custody?

Avici Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup, while Coinbase Card uses a custodial balance setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

How current is this Avici vs Coinbase comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 30, 2026, using 38 official sources in total. Each full card review lists its own check date, sources and anything the provider has not clearly disclosed.

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