Side-by-side card comparison

Kolo vs 1inch: overall score versus use-case fit

1inch Card has the higher Overall Score by 6 points (79 vs 73). Kolo Card looks stronger for Lowest fees, while 1inch Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, and Transfers.

Information checked Aug 31, 202641 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

1inch Card is the better all-round starting point

1inch Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Kolo Card may be the better fit for Lowest fees. 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.

OverallKolo731inch79Higher score
CashbackKolo541inch63Higher score
TravelKolo701inch82Higher score
Funds controlKolo561inch80Higher score
Lowest feesKolo831inch74Higher score
TransfersKolo921inch93Higher score

Choose Kolo Card if lowest fees matters most

Kolo Card comes out ahead for Lowest fees 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 1inch Card if cashback and travel matter most

1inch Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, and Transfers in this comparison. It is worth a closer look if those are the parts of a card you expect to use most.

  • Physical, virtual and ATM access
  • Both major phone wallets
  • Cashback in four crypto assets

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
1inch79

1inch Card has the higher Overall Score by 6 points.

Entry cost & FX
Kolo$0 plan · 1% FX
1inch$0 plan · 0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies FX

1inch Card has the lower published FX fee (0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies vs 1%).

Purchase rewards
Kolo1% base · up to 2%
1inch1% base · up to 2%

Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 1%.

Funds control
KoloCustodial balance
1inchHybrid custody

Kolo Card uses a custodial balance setup, while 1inch Card uses a hybrid custody setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

Everyday access
KoloVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay
1inchVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

1inch 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
1inch1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; EUR or GBP bank withdrawal

Kolo Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (10 vs 3).

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
1%-2%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies
ATM fee
€2.50 UK; €3 + 1.5% outside UK
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 1 fiat
Payout methods
9 crypto · 2 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
1inch CardOverall79
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Kolo Card
73
1inch Card
79
Cashback score
Kolo Card
54
1inch Card
63
Travel score
Kolo Card
70
1inch Card
82
Funds control score
Kolo Card
56
1inch Card
80
Lowest fees score
Kolo Card
83
1inch Card
74
Transfers score
Kolo Card
92
1inch Card
93
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Kolo Card
Free virtual Visa Platinum, 2% BTC cashback for 30 days
1inch Card
Physical, virtual and ATM access, Both major phone wallets
Trade-offs
Kolo Card
Conversion and FX fees can stack, Card spending uses a custodial wallet
1inch Card
Purchase fee stack is unclear, Card funds leave self-custody
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Kolo Card
$0
1inch Card
$0
FX fee
Kolo Card
1%
1inch Card
0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies
Top-up fee
Kolo Card
0%
1inch Card
EUR/GBP provider-account bank deposit: 0%
Card spending fee
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
2%
ATM fee
Kolo Card
$1 + 0.65%
1inch Card
€2.50 UK; €3 + 1.5% outside UK
Virtual card
Kolo Card
Free
1inch Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
Kolo Card
Planned for Q3 2026; not currently available
1inch Card
Not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Not disclosed
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Kolo Card
Visa
1inch Card
Mastercard
Card formats
Kolo Card
Virtual
1inch Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Kolo Card
Available
1inch Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Kolo Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
1inch Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Kolo Card
iOS, Android
1inch Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Kolo Card
$9,000/day
1inch Card
Account-specific in Profile
Monthly spending limit
Kolo Card
$9,000/month
1inch Card
Account-specific in Profile
ATM limit
Kolo Card
$500/withdrawal; 3 withdrawals/24h
1inch Card
Account-specific in Profile
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Bitcoin, Litecoin, XRP Ledger, Ethereum, Solana
Crypto deposits
Kolo Card
Stablecoins: USDT, USDC, DAI, EURC, EURI; Other crypto: BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, LTC +10
1inch Card
Other crypto: BTC, LTC, XRP or supported Ethereum/Solana assets
Fiat deposits
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
EUR or GBP bank deposit
Transfers
Kolo Card
Stablecoin transfers; Kolo user transfers, Transfers between your Kolo wallets; Withdraw to an eligible card, EUR SEPA withdrawal
1inch Card
Stablecoin transfers; EUR or GBP bank withdrawal
Payout currencies
Kolo Card
EUR
1inch Card
EUR, GBP
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Kolo Card
1%
1inch Card
1%
Max cashback
Kolo Card
2%
1inch Card
2%
Reward currency
Kolo Card
BTC cashback
1inch Card
1INCH, USDT, BTC or BXX
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Kolo Card
Not offered
1inch Card
Not offered
How it works
Kolo Card
Not offered
1inch Card
Not offered
Separate deposit
Kolo Card
Not offered
1inch Card
Not offered
Use balance for spending
Kolo Card
Not offered
1inch Card
Not offered
Lock-up
Kolo Card
Not offered
1inch Card
Not offered
09

Trust & availability

7 fields
Custody
Kolo Card
Custodial
1inch Card
Hybrid custody
Control until payment
Kolo Card
Provider controls funds
1inch Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Kolo Card
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Wirex Limited
1inch Card
Monavate Ltd, UAB Monavate
Card processing
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Crypto Life
Custody / key management
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
1inch Card
Baanx
Identity verification
Kolo Card
SumSub
1inch Card
Not disclosed
Programme operator
Kolo Card
Hardline Holding Limited
1inch Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Kolo Card
28
1inch Card
13
Last reviewed
Kolo Card
Aug 28, 2026
1inch Card
Aug 31, 2026

04 · The trade-off

1inch Card is the stronger all-round choice

1inch Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 79 versus 73 for Kolo Card. 1inch Card has the lower published FX fee (0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies vs 1%). Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 1%.

Kolo Card still comes out ahead for Lowest fees, 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 1inch Card uses a hybrid custody 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 3). 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 1inch Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Kolo vs 1inch FAQ

Is Kolo or 1inch better overall?

1inch Card has the higher Overall Score (79 vs 73). 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 1inch?

1inch Card has the lower published FX fee (0% provider FX markup; Mastercard rate applies vs 1%). 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 1inch?

Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 1%. Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Kolo and 1inch differ on custody?

Kolo Card uses a custodial balance setup, while 1inch Card uses a hybrid custody setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

How current is this Kolo vs 1inch comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 31, 2026, using 41 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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