Side-by-side card comparison

Avici vs Coinbase One

Avici Card has the higher Overall Score by 15 points (71 vs 56). Avici Card looks stronger for Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers, while Coinbase One Card comes out ahead for Cashback.

Latest check Oct 11, 202640 official sources reviewed

Avici Card

Best fit

  • Using USDC in a user-owned escrow contract to back Visa purchases.
  • Choosing a physical secured card with Apple Pay and Google Pay support.
  • Frequent ATM use on Signature with no Avici fee; operator fees can apply.

Before you choose

  • The first Platinum virtual card costs $15; Signature has recurring pricing.
  • There is no ongoing purchase cashback, and Avici Earn is not yet available.
  • Collateral backs secured credit; settlement can take up to a week.

Coinbase One Card

Best fit

  • Existing Coinbase One members who already pay for an eligible plan.
  • Everyday credit-card spending with 2% back in BTC on eligible purchases.
  • Booking through Coinbase One Card Travel for 5% back in BTC.

Before you choose

  • Eligible membership starts at $49.99/year; Basic monthly does not qualify.
  • 4% needs $200,000 on Coinbase; boosted rates cover $10,000/month of spend.
  • U.S. residents only, excluding territories; credit approval is required.

Fees & features

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Cards
Avici CardOverall71
01

Scores

Overall Score
Avici Card
71
Coinbase One Card
56
Cashback score
Avici Card
21
Coinbase One Card
40
Travel score
Avici Card
82
Coinbase One Card
60
Funds control score
Avici Card
95
Coinbase One Card
36
Lowest fees score
Avici Card
74
Coinbase One Card
40
Transfers score
Avici Card
67
Coinbase One Card
24
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Costs

Plan cost
Avici Card
$0
Coinbase One Card
$49.99/year
FX fee
Avici Card
0–1%
Coinbase One Card
0% foreign transaction fee; Amex conversion rates 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 One Card
Linked U.S. bank or accepted Coinbase wallet repayment; crypto spread varies
Card spending fee
Avici Card
0%
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Avici Card
0–0.65%
Coinbase One Card
Cash advance: greater of $10 or 5%, plus variable interest from posting and possible ATM-operator fees
Virtual card
Avici Card
Platinum $15 first / $10 extra; Signature $30 first year / $20 renewal
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
Avici Card
Platinum $50; Signature $75 + $20/year from year two
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
03

Plans

Available plans
Avici Card
2 plans: Visa Platinum, Visa Signature
Coinbase One Card
4 plans: AOC tier 1: 2%, AOC tier 2: 2.5%, AOC tier 3: 3%, AOC tier 4: 4%
Top cashback plan
Avici Card
Visa Platinum: 0%
Coinbase One Card
AOC tier 4: 4%: 4%
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Everyday use

Network
Avici Card
Visa
Coinbase One Card
American Express
Card formats
Avici Card
Virtual, Physical
Coinbase One Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Avici Card
Available
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Mobile wallets
Avici Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Coinbase One Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Avici Card
iOS, Android
Coinbase One Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
Avici Card
No fixed public transaction cap; balance, issuer and user-set limits apply
Coinbase One Card
Personalized credit limit; no reusable daily spend ceiling
Monthly spending limit
Avici Card
No fixed public monthly cap; dynamic controls apply
Coinbase One Card
Personalized credit limit; no reusable monthly spend ceiling
ATM limit
Avici Card
$3,000 per day; the older help page still lists up to 3 ATM transactions per day
Coinbase One Card
Cash access and its sublimit are determined by the issuer
05

Funding & transfers

Networks
Avici Card
Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, Solana
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Crypto deposits
Avici Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Fiat deposits
Avici Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
Avici Card
Stablecoin transfers
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Payout currencies
Avici Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
06

Rewards

Base cashback
Avici Card
0%
Coinbase One Card
2%
Max cashback
Avici Card
0%
Coinbase One Card
4%
Reward currency
Avici Card
No cashback
Coinbase One Card
Bitcoin
07

Earn

Advertised APY
Avici Card
Not offered
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
How it works
Avici Card
Not offered
Coinbase One Card
Borrow against collateral
Separate deposit
Avici Card
Not offered
Coinbase One Card
No
Use balance for spending
Avici Card
Not offered
Coinbase One Card
No
Lock-up
Avici Card
Not offered
Coinbase One Card
Yes
08

Trust & availability

Custody
Avici Card
Self-custody
Coinbase One Card
Custodial
Control until payment
Avici Card
You keep control
Coinbase One Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Avici Card
Third National
Coinbase One Card
First Electronic Bank
Card processing
Avici Card
Relay
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Custody / key management
Avici Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Coinbase, Inc.
Identity verification
Avici Card
Sumsub
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
09

Sources

Official sources
Avici Card
17
Coinbase One Card
23
Last reviewed
Avici Card
Sep 20, 2026
Coinbase One Card
Oct 11, 2026

Choosing between these cards

When to choose Avici or Coinbase One

Keeping control of your funds

Avici suits spending while retaining control of your funds until payment. With Coinbase One, control passes to the provider before the purchase.

Keeping recurring costs down

Avici's base plan is $0, compared with $49.99/year for Coinbase One. This favours Avici for occasional use; card issuance and transaction fees are separate.

Spending in foreign currencies

For FX on foreign-currency purchases, Avici lists 0–1%, versus 0% foreign transaction fee; Amex conversion rates remain separate at Coinbase One. Use the tariff for your country and plan; conversion fees can add to these figures.

Common questions

Avici vs Coinbase One FAQ

Is Avici or Coinbase One better overall?

Avici Card has the higher Overall Score (71 vs 56). 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 One?

Avici Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $49.99/year). 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 One?

Coinbase One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0%). 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 One differ on custody?

Avici Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup, while Coinbase One 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 One comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 11, 2026, using 40 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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