Side-by-side card comparison

Kolo vs Avici: overall score versus use-case fit

Kolo Card has the higher Overall Score by 2 points (73 vs 71). Kolo Card looks stronger for Cashback, Lowest fees, and Transfers, while Avici Card comes out ahead for Travel and Funds control.

Information checked Aug 28, 202644 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

Kolo Card is the better all-round starting point

Kolo Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Avici Card may be the better fit for Travel and Funds control. 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.

OverallKolo73Avici71Higher score
CashbackKolo54Avici21Higher score
TravelKolo70Avici82Higher score
Funds controlKolo56Avici95Higher score
Lowest feesKolo83Avici73Higher score
TransfersKolo92Avici67Higher score

Choose Kolo Card if cashback and lowest fees matter most

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

  • Free virtual Visa Platinum
  • 2% BTC cashback for 30 days
  • Several withdrawal routes

Choose Avici Card if travel and funds control matter most

Avici Card comes out ahead for Travel and Funds control 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

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
Kolo73
Avici71

Kolo Card has the higher Overall Score by 2 points.

Entry cost & FX
Kolo$0 plan · 1% FX
Avici$0 plan · 0–1% 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
Kolo1% base · up to 2%
Avici0% cashback

Kolo Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%).

Funds control
KoloCustodial balance
AviciSelf-controlled wallet

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

Everyday access
KoloVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay
AviciVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

Avici Card lists more card formats and phone-wallet options (4 vs 3).

Money movement
Kolo5 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Kolo user transfers, Transfers between your Kolo wallets; Withdraw to an eligible card, EUR SEPA withdrawal
Avici1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers

Kolo Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (10 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
1%-2%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
1%
ATM fee
$1 + 0.65%
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
20 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
20 crypto · 1 fiat
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

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
Kolo CardOverall73
Avici CardOverall71
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Kolo Card
73
Avici Card
71
Cashback score
Kolo Card
54
Avici Card
21
Travel score
Kolo Card
70
Avici Card
82
Funds control score
Kolo Card
56
Avici Card
95
Lowest fees score
Kolo Card
83
Avici Card
73
Transfers score
Kolo Card
92
Avici Card
67
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Kolo Card
Free virtual Visa Platinum, 2% BTC cashback for 30 days
Avici Card
User-owned USDC collateral, Physical, virtual and phone-wallet use
Trade-offs
Kolo Card
Conversion and FX fees can stack, Card spending uses a custodial wallet
Avici Card
No standard purchase cashback, Visa and penalty layers need care
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Kolo Card
$0
Avici Card
$0
FX fee
Kolo Card
1%
Avici Card
0–1%
Top-up fee
Kolo Card
0%
Avici Card
$0 Avici card top-up fee; swap and network execution costs are separate and not fully published
Card spending fee
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Avici Card
0%
ATM fee
Kolo Card
$1 + 0.65%
Avici Card
0–0.65%
Virtual card
Kolo Card
Free
Avici Card
Platinum $15 first / $10 extra; Signature $30 first year / $20 renewal
Physical card
Kolo Card
Planned for Q3 2026; not currently available
Avici Card
Platinum $50; Signature $75 + $20/year from year two
04

Plans

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

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Kolo Card
Visa
Avici Card
Visa
Card formats
Kolo Card
Virtual
Avici Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Kolo Card
Available
Avici Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Kolo Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Avici Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Kolo Card
iOS, Android
Avici Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Kolo Card
$9,000/day
Avici Card
No fixed public transaction cap; balance, issuer and user-set limits apply
Monthly spending limit
Kolo Card
$9,000/month
Avici Card
No fixed public monthly cap; dynamic controls apply
ATM limit
Kolo Card
$500/withdrawal; 3 withdrawals/24h
Avici Card
$250 per day, up to 3 ATM transactions
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Avici Card
Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, Solana
Crypto deposits
Kolo Card
Stablecoins: USDT, USDC, DAI, EURC, EURI; Other crypto: BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, LTC +10
Avici Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Fiat deposits
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Avici Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
Kolo Card
Stablecoin transfers; Kolo user transfers, Transfers between your Kolo wallets; Withdraw to an eligible card, EUR SEPA withdrawal
Avici Card
Stablecoin transfers
Payout currencies
Kolo Card
EUR
Avici Card
Not disclosed
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Kolo Card
1%
Avici Card
0%
Max cashback
Kolo Card
2%
Avici Card
0%
Reward currency
Kolo Card
BTC cashback
Avici Card
No cashback
08

Earn

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

Trust & availability

6 fields
Custody
Kolo Card
Custodial
Avici Card
Self-custody
Control until payment
Kolo Card
Provider controls funds
Avici Card
You keep control
Card issuer
Kolo Card
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Wirex Limited
Avici Card
Third National
Card processing
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Avici Card
Relay
Identity verification
Kolo Card
SumSub
Avici Card
Sumsub
Programme operator
Kolo Card
Hardline Holding Limited
Avici Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Kolo Card
28
Avici Card
16
Last reviewed
Kolo Card
Aug 28, 2026
Avici Card
Aug 21, 2026

04 · The trade-off

Kolo Card is the stronger all-round choice

Kolo Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 73 versus 71 for Avici Card. The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. Kolo Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%).

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

Kolo Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (10 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 Kolo Card and Avici Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Kolo vs Avici FAQ

Is Kolo or Avici better overall?

Kolo Card has the higher Overall Score (73 vs 71). 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, Kolo or Avici?

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, Kolo or Avici?

Kolo Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Kolo and Avici differ on custody?

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

How current is this Kolo vs Avici comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 28, 2026, using 44 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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