Side-by-side card comparison

Avici vs Decaf

Avici Card has the higher Overall Score by 7 points (71 vs 64). Avici Card looks stronger for Travel, Funds control, and Lowest fees, while Decaf Card comes out ahead for Cashback and Transfers.

Latest check Oct 19, 202638 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.

Decaf Card

Best fit

  • Spending USDC received on Solana or Stellar through a separate card load.
  • Using the virtual Visa for Apple Pay and Google Pay purchases.
  • Receiving bank payments as USDC before allocating funds to the card.

Before you choose

  • Virtual issuance costs $5; physical cards cost $10–$90 by region.
  • US international fees are 1%; the non-USD international FX ceiling is 2%.
  • Card collateral can be liquidated; US withdrawals require prior notice.

Fees & features

Compare the details

Best markers compare published, comparable values. Unknown values never win a row.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
Avici CardOverall71
Decaf CardOverall64
01

Scores

Overall Score
Avici Card
71
Decaf Card
64
Cashback score
Avici Card
21
Decaf Card
29
Travel score
Avici Card
82
Decaf Card
60
Funds control score
Avici Card
95
Decaf Card
63
Lowest fees score
Avici Card
74
Decaf Card
57
Transfers score
Avici Card
67
Decaf Card
70
02

Costs

Plan cost
Avici Card
$0
Decaf Card
$0
FX fee
Avici Card
0–1%
Decaf Card
1–2%
Top-up fee
Avici Card
$0 Avici card top-up fee; swap and network execution costs are separate and not fully published
Decaf Card
Card-load fee unknown; parent-account bank deposits have separate charges
Card spending fee
Avici Card
0%
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Avici Card
0–0.65%
Decaf Card
0% Decaf markup
Virtual card
Avici Card
Platinum $15 first / $10 extra; Signature $30 first year / $20 renewal
Decaf Card
$5
Physical card
Avici Card
Platinum $50; Signature $75 + $20/year from year two
Decaf Card
$90 international / $10 US
03

Plans

Available plans
Avici Card
2 plans: Visa Platinum, Visa Signature
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
Avici Card
Visa Platinum: 0%
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
04

Everyday use

Network
Avici Card
Visa
Decaf Card
Visa
Card formats
Avici Card
Virtual, Physical
Decaf Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Avici Card
Available
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Mobile wallets
Avici Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Decaf Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Avici Card
iOS, Android
Decaf Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
Avici Card
No fixed public transaction cap; balance, issuer and user-set limits apply
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Monthly spending limit
Avici Card
No fixed public monthly cap; dynamic controls apply
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
ATM limit
Avici Card
$3,000 per day; the older help page still lists up to 3 ATM transactions per day
Decaf Card
$250 per withdrawal; up to 3 withdrawals daily
05

Funding & transfers

Networks
Avici Card
Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, Solana
Decaf Card
Solana, Stellar
Crypto deposits
Avici Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Decaf Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Fiat deposits
Avici Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
USD, EUR and MXN account receipts
Transfers
Avici Card
Stablecoin transfers
Decaf Card
Parent-account bank withdrawals, MoneyGram cash pickup
Payout currencies
Avici Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
USD, EUR, MXN, COP, BRL, ARS, VES
06

Rewards

Base cashback
Avici Card
0%
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Max cashback
Avici Card
0%
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Reward currency
Avici Card
No cashback
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
07

Earn

Advertised APY
Avici Card
Not offered
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
How it works
Avici Card
Not offered
Decaf Card
Optional earn vault
Separate deposit
Avici Card
Not offered
Decaf Card
Yes
Use balance for spending
Avici Card
Not offered
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Lock-up
Avici Card
Not offered
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
08

Trust & availability

Custody
Avici Card
Self-custody
Decaf Card
Non-custodial
Control until payment
Avici Card
You keep control
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Card issuer
Avici Card
Third National
Decaf Card
Third National, Inc.
Card processing
Avici Card
Relay
Decaf Card
Rain
Deposits & withdrawals
Avici Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
MoneyGram
Identity verification
Avici Card
Sumsub
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
09

Sources

Official sources
Avici Card
17
Decaf Card
21
Last reviewed
Avici Card
Sep 20, 2026
Decaf Card
Oct 19, 2026

Choosing between these cards

When to choose Avici or Decaf

Spending in foreign currencies

For FX on foreign-currency purchases, Avici lists 0–1%, versus 1–2% at Decaf. Use the tariff for your country and plan; conversion fees can add to these figures.

Matching the card to your plans

Avici: Using USDC in a user-owned escrow contract to back Visa purchases. Decaf: Spending USDC received on Solana or Stellar through a separate card load.

Common questions

Avici vs Decaf FAQ

Is Avici or Decaf better overall?

Avici Card has the higher Overall Score (71 vs 64). 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 Decaf?

Avici Card has the lower published FX fee (0–1% vs 1–2%). 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 Decaf?

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 Decaf differ on custody?

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

How current is this Avici vs Decaf comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 19, 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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