Side-by-side card comparison

Nexo vs Tria: overall score versus use-case fit

Tria Card has the higher Overall Score by 2 points (67 vs 65). Nexo Card looks stronger for Travel, Lowest fees, and Transfers, while Tria Card comes out ahead for Cashback and Funds control.

Information checked Aug 25, 202634 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

Tria Card is the better all-round starting point

Tria Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Nexo Card may be the better fit for Travel, Lowest fees, and Transfers. 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.

OverallNexo65Tria67Higher score
CashbackNexo41Tria45Higher score
TravelNexo65Tria62Higher score
Funds controlNexo52Tria91Higher score
Lowest feesNexo57Tria51Higher score
TransfersNexo91Tria63Higher score

Choose Nexo Card if travel and lowest fees matter most

Nexo Card comes out ahead for Travel, 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.

  • Choose debit spend or credit-line use
  • No base monthly or annual card fee
  • Virtual card works with phone wallets

Choose Tria Card if cashback and funds control matter most

Tria Card comes out ahead for Cashback 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.

  • Self-custody wallet linked to card spend
  • Physical, virtual and phone-wallet access
  • Higher tiers raise caps and perks

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
Nexo65
Tria67

Tria Card has the higher Overall Score by 2 points.

Entry cost & FX
Nexo$0 plan · 0.2–2.5% FX
Tria$25/year plan · 0–3% FX

Nexo Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $25/year).

Purchase rewards
Nexo0.5% base · up to 2%
Tria1.5% base · up to 6%

Tria Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 0.5%).

Funds control
NexoCustodial balance
TriaSelf-controlled wallet

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

Everyday access
NexoVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
TriaVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

Both cards list the same number of card formats and phone-wallet options.

Money movement
Nexo2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Nexo account internal transfer; Nexo account bank withdrawal
Tria2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers

Nexo Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 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
0.5%-2%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0.2–2.5%
ATM fee
0–2%; minimum 1.99 EUR/GBP
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
10 crypto · 1 fiat
Payout methods
4 crypto · 3 fiat
Cashback
1.5%-6%
Plan cost
$25/year
FX fee
0–3%
ATM fee
Up to $2 + 3%; inquiry/decline up to $2
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
5 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
5 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
Nexo CardOverall65
Tria CardOverall67
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Nexo Card
65
Tria Card
67
Cashback score
Nexo Card
41
Tria Card
45
Travel score
Nexo Card
65
Tria Card
62
Funds control score
Nexo Card
52
Tria Card
91
Lowest fees score
Nexo Card
57
Tria Card
51
Transfers score
Nexo Card
91
Tria Card
63
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Nexo Card
Choose debit spend or credit-line use, No base monthly or annual card fee
Tria Card
Self-custody wallet linked to card spend, Physical, virtual and phone-wallet access
Trade-offs
Nexo Card
Spending follows the Nexo account model, Credit Mode adds collateral risk
Tria Card
Entry tier is paid, Funding and FX use separate fee layers
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Nexo Card
$0
Tria Card
$25/year
FX fee
Nexo Card
0.2–2.5%
Tria Card
0–3%
Top-up fee
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Tria Card
1%
Card spending fee
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Tria Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Nexo Card
0–2%; minimum 1.99 EUR/GBP
Tria Card
Up to $2 + 3%; inquiry/decline up to $2
Virtual card
Nexo Card
Available from $50 account balance
Tria Card
$25/year Virtual membership; issued after payment and KYC
Physical card
Nexo Card
Free shipping; requires more than $5,000 account balance and at least Gold tier
Tria Card
Signature $109/year PVC card + virtual; Premium $250/year metal card + virtual; shipping is country/batch gated
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Nexo Card
4 plans: Base, Silver, Gold, Platinum
Tria Card
3 plans: Virtual, Signature, Premium
Top cashback plan
Nexo Card
Platinum: 2%
Tria Card
Premium: 6%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Nexo Card
Mastercard
Tria Card
Visa
Card formats
Nexo Card
Virtual, Physical
Tria Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Nexo Card
Available
Tria Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Nexo Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Tria Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Nexo Card
iOS, Android, Web
Tria Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
Nexo Card
€10,000 / £9,000/day; €10,000 / £9,000/transaction
Tria Card
Dynamic / collateral-based; marketing claims up to $1,000,000/day
Monthly spending limit
Nexo Card
€60,000 / £54,000/month
Tria Card
Dynamic / collateral-based; marketing claims up to $1,000,000/day
ATM limit
Nexo Card
€600 / £540/withdrawal; €2,000 / £1,800/day; €10,000 / £9,000/month
Tria Card
$750/withdrawal; 3 withdrawals/24h
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Tria Card
Ethereum, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, BSC +2
Crypto deposits
Nexo Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT; Other crypto: BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA +3
Tria Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT; Other crypto: BTC, ETH, SOL
Fiat deposits
Nexo Card
Nexo account bank deposit
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
Nexo Card
Stablecoin transfers; Nexo account internal transfer; Nexo account bank withdrawal
Tria Card
Stablecoin transfers
Payout currencies
Nexo Card
EUR, GBP, USD
Tria Card
Not disclosed
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Nexo Card
0.5%
Tria Card
1.5%
Max cashback
Nexo Card
2%
Tria Card
6%
Reward currency
Nexo Card
NEXO Tokens or BTC cashback
Tria Card
USDC and/or USDT stablecoins cashback
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Nexo Card
Up to 13% APY
Tria Card
Up to 15% APY
How it works
Nexo Card
Earn on spending balance
Tria Card
Optional earn vault
Separate deposit
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Use balance for spending
Nexo Card
Yes
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Lock-up
Nexo Card
No
Tria Card
No
09

Trust & availability

4 fields
Custody
Nexo Card
Custodial
Tria Card
Self-custody
Control until payment
Nexo Card
Provider controls funds
Tria Card
You keep control
Card issuer
Nexo Card
DiPocket UAB
Tria Card
Nimbus, LLC, Third National
Programme operator
Nexo Card
Nexo Services Sp. z o.o.
Tria Card
Threely Dimensions Inc.
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Nexo Card
13
Tria Card
21
Last reviewed
Nexo Card
Aug 5, 2026
Tria Card
Aug 25, 2026

04 · The trade-off

Tria Card is the stronger all-round choice

Tria Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 67 versus 65 for Nexo Card. Nexo Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $25/year). Tria Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 0.5%).

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

Nexo Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 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 Nexo Card and Tria Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Nexo vs Tria FAQ

Is Nexo or Tria better overall?

Tria Card has the higher Overall Score (67 vs 65). 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, Nexo or Tria?

Nexo Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $25/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, Nexo or Tria?

Tria Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 0.5%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Nexo and Tria differ on custody?

Nexo Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Tria 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 Nexo vs Tria comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 25, 2026, using 34 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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