Side-by-side card comparison

Tangem vs Avici: fees, rewards and account setup

Avici Card has the higher Overall Score by 11 points (71 vs 60). Avici Card also looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers. The details below show where Tangem Card may still be the better personal fit.

Information checked Aug 28, 202634 official sources reviewed

01 · Make the first cut

Avici Card is the better all-round starting point

Avici Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Tangem Card may still suit you better if its card format, way of holding funds or availability is the deciding factor. 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.

OverallTangem60Avici71Higher score
CashbackTangem15Avici21Higher score
TravelTangem27Avici82Higher score
Funds controlTangem83Avici95Higher score
Lowest feesTangem53Avici73Higher score
TransfersTangem58Avici67Higher score

Choose Tangem Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Tangem Card does not lead one of the use-case scores here, but it can still be the right choice when its costs, rewards and day-to-day setup match how you plan to use it. The other card looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers, so compare that advantage with the features you would actually use.

  • Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • Direct USDC funding on Polygon
  • No monthly or standard purchase fee

Choose Avici Card if cashback and travel matter most

Avici Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, 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.

  • User-owned USDC collateral
  • Physical, virtual and phone-wallet use
  • Low provider fees

The differences that could change the result

The overall score points one way, but a specific use case or product condition may point another.

Overall Score
Tangem60
Avici71

Avici Card has the higher Overall Score by 11 points.

Entry cost & FX
Tangem$0 plan · Up to 3% legal cap; current fee unknown 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
Tangem0% cashback
Avici0% cashback

Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 0%.

Funds control
TangemHybrid custody
AviciSelf-controlled wallet

Tangem Card uses a hybrid custody 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
TangemVirtual · 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
Tangem1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers
Avici1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers

Both cards list the same number of stablecoins and ways to send money out.

02 · Read the shortlist

A closer look at the two cards

These quick facts cover the costs, rewards and everyday features most likely to shape your choice. Use the full table below when you want the finer details.

2 cards compared
Cashback
0%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
Up to 3% legal cap; current fee unknown
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 0 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

Compare the details side by side

We highlight a better number only when both cards publish values that can be compared fairly. Anything missing stays clearly marked.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
Tangem CardOverall60
Avici CardOverall71
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Tangem Card
60
Avici Card
71
Cashback score
Tangem Card
15
Avici Card
21
Travel score
Tangem Card
27
Avici Card
82
Funds control score
Tangem Card
83
Avici Card
95
Lowest fees score
Tangem Card
53
Avici Card
73
Transfers score
Tangem Card
58
Avici Card
67
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Tangem Card
Apple Pay and Google Pay, Direct USDC funding on Polygon
Avici Card
User-owned USDC collateral, Physical, virtual and phone-wallet use
Trade-offs
Tangem Card
No current cashback, Virtual-only with no ATM access
Avici Card
No standard purchase cashback, Visa and penalty layers need care
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Tangem Card
$0
Avici Card
$0
FX fee
Tangem Card
Up to 3% legal cap; current fee unknown
Avici Card
0–1%
Top-up fee
Tangem Card
0%
Avici Card
$0 Avici card top-up fee; swap and network execution costs are separate and not fully published
Card spending fee
Tangem Card
0%
Avici Card
0%
ATM fee
Tangem Card
Not available
Avici Card
0–0.65%
Virtual card
Tangem Card
$0 for the first virtual card
Avici Card
Platinum $15 first / $10 extra; Signature $30 first year / $20 renewal
Physical card
Tangem Card
Not disclosed
Avici Card
Platinum $50; Signature $75 + $20/year from year two
04

Plans

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

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Tangem Card
Visa
Avici Card
Visa
Card formats
Tangem Card
Virtual
Avici Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Tangem Card
Not available
Avici Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Tangem Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Avici Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Tangem Card
iOS, Android
Avici Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Tangem Card
Basic advertises $10,000 daily; the account system/default shows up to $50,000, so the effective Basic limit is unclear
Avici Card
No fixed public transaction cap; balance, issuer and user-set limits apply
Monthly spending limit
Tangem Card
No current monthly POS amount is published; up to 1,000 POS transactions per month
Avici Card
No fixed public monthly cap; dynamic controls apply
ATM limit
Tangem Card
ATM withdrawals are not currently available
Avici Card
$250 per day, up to 3 ATM transactions
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Tangem Card
Polygon
Avici Card
Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, Solana
Crypto deposits
Tangem Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Avici Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Fiat deposits
Tangem Card
Not disclosed
Avici Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
Tangem Card
Stablecoin transfers
Avici Card
Stablecoin transfers
Payout currencies
Tangem Card
Not disclosed
Avici Card
Not disclosed
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Tangem Card
0%
Avici Card
0%
Max cashback
Tangem Card
0%
Avici Card
0%
Reward currency
Tangem Card
No current purchase rewards
Avici Card
No cashback
08

Earn

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

Trust & availability

5 fields
Custody
Tangem Card
Hybrid custody
Avici Card
Self-custody
Control until payment
Tangem Card
You keep control
Avici Card
You keep control
Card issuer
Tangem Card
Third National
Avici Card
Third National
Card processing
Tangem Card
Paera LLC
Avici Card
Relay
Identity verification
Tangem Card
Sumsub
Avici Card
Sumsub
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Tangem Card
18
Avici Card
16
Last reviewed
Tangem Card
Aug 28, 2026
Avici Card
Aug 21, 2026

04 · The takeaway

Avici Card is the stronger all-round choice

Avici Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 71 versus 60 for Tangem Card. The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 0%.

Tangem Card can still be the more comfortable choice if its availability, card setup or way of holding funds suits you better. Tangem Card uses a hybrid custody 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.

Both cards list the same number of stablecoins and ways to send money out. 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 Tangem Card and Avici Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Tangem vs Avici FAQ

Is Tangem or Avici better overall?

Avici Card has the higher Overall Score (71 vs 60). 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, Tangem 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, Tangem or Avici?

Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 0%. Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Tangem and Avici differ on custody?

Tangem Card uses a hybrid custody 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 Tangem vs Avici comparison?

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