Side-by-side card comparison

Kolo vs Decaf

Kolo Card has the higher Overall Score by 9 points (73 vs 64). Kolo Card looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Lowest fees, and Transfers, while Decaf Card comes out ahead for Funds control.

Latest check Oct 19, 202649 official sources reviewed

Kolo Card

Best fit

  • Spending supported crypto with a free virtual card and no monthly plan fee.
  • Earning BTC cashback without staking or joining a paid membership tier.
  • Sending funds to other Kolo users or cashing out through EUR SEPA.

Before you choose

  • Payments from any digital asset cost 1% conversion; FX adds another 1%.
  • 2% cashback lasts 30 days, then drops to 1%; the monthly cap is $100.
  • The card remains virtual; 170+ acceptance countries do not guarantee issuance.

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
Kolo CardOverall73
Decaf CardOverall64
01

Scores

Overall Score
Kolo Card
73
Decaf Card
64
Cashback score
Kolo Card
54
Decaf Card
29
Travel score
Kolo Card
70
Decaf Card
60
Funds control score
Kolo Card
56
Decaf Card
63
Lowest fees score
Kolo Card
83
Decaf Card
57
Transfers score
Kolo Card
92
Decaf Card
70
02

Costs

Plan cost
Kolo Card
$0
Decaf Card
$0
FX fee
Kolo Card
1%
Decaf Card
1–2%
Top-up fee
Kolo Card
0%
Decaf Card
Card-load fee unknown; parent-account bank deposits have separate charges
Card spending fee
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Kolo Card
$1 + 0.65%
Decaf Card
0% Decaf markup
Virtual card
Kolo Card
Free
Decaf Card
$5
Physical card
Kolo Card
Planned for Q3 2026; not currently available
Decaf Card
$90 international / $10 US
03

Plans

Available plans
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
04

Everyday use

Network
Kolo Card
Visa
Decaf Card
Visa
Card formats
Kolo Card
Virtual
Decaf Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Kolo Card
Available
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Mobile wallets
Kolo Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Decaf Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Kolo Card
iOS, Android
Decaf Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
Kolo Card
$9,000/day
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Monthly spending limit
Kolo Card
$9,000/month
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
ATM limit
Kolo Card
$500/withdrawal; 3 withdrawals/24h
Decaf Card
$250 per withdrawal; up to 3 withdrawals daily
05

Funding & transfers

Networks
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Solana, Stellar
Crypto deposits
Kolo Card
Stablecoins: USDT, USDC, DAI, EURC, EURI; Other crypto: BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, LTC +10
Decaf Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Fiat deposits
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
USD, EUR and MXN account receipts
Transfers
Kolo Card
Stablecoin transfers; Kolo user transfers, Transfers between your Kolo wallets; Withdraw to an eligible card, EUR SEPA withdrawal
Decaf Card
Parent-account bank withdrawals, MoneyGram cash pickup
Payout currencies
Kolo Card
EUR
Decaf Card
USD, EUR, MXN, COP, BRL, ARS, VES
06

Rewards

Base cashback
Kolo Card
1%
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Max cashback
Kolo Card
2%
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Reward currency
Kolo Card
BTC cashback
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
07

Earn

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

Trust & availability

Custody
Kolo Card
Custodial
Decaf Card
Non-custodial
Control until payment
Kolo Card
Provider controls funds
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Card issuer
Kolo Card
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Wirex Limited
Decaf Card
Third National, Inc.
Card processing
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
Rain
Deposits & withdrawals
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Decaf Card
MoneyGram
Identity verification
Kolo Card
SumSub
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
Programme operator
Kolo Card
Hardline Holding Limited
Decaf Card
Not disclosed
09

Sources

Official sources
Kolo Card
28
Decaf Card
21
Last reviewed
Kolo Card
Aug 28, 2026
Decaf Card
Oct 19, 2026

Choosing between these cards

When to choose Kolo or Decaf

Spending in foreign currencies

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

Paying with a physical card

Decaf offers a physical card, while Kolo does not. For purchases that require the card itself rather than a phone wallet, consider Decaf and check its order and delivery terms.

Sending money to a bank

For bank payouts, Kolo has reviewed routes in EUR; Decaf has routes in ARS, BRL, COP, EUR and other currencies. Choose the route for your destination currency and check its country coverage and fee.

Common questions

Kolo vs Decaf FAQ

Is Kolo or Decaf better overall?

Kolo Card has the higher Overall Score (73 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, Kolo or Decaf?

Kolo Card has the lower published FX fee (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, Kolo 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 Kolo and Decaf differ on custody?

Kolo Card uses a custodial balance 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 Kolo vs Decaf comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 19, 2026, using 49 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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