Side-by-side card comparison

Tria vs Kolo: overall score versus use-case fit

Kolo Card has the higher Overall Score by 6 points (73 vs 67). Tria Card looks stronger for Funds control, while Kolo Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, Lowest fees, and Transfers.

Information checked Aug 28, 202649 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. Tria Card may be the better fit for 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.

OverallTria67Kolo73Higher score
CashbackTria45Kolo54Higher score
TravelTria62Kolo70Higher score
Funds controlTria91Kolo56Higher score
Lowest feesTria51Kolo83Higher score
TransfersTria63Kolo92Higher score

Choose Tria Card if funds control matters most

Tria Card comes out ahead for 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

Choose Kolo Card if cashback and travel matter most

Kolo Card comes out ahead for Cashback, 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.

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

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
Tria67
Kolo73

Kolo Card has the higher Overall Score by 6 points.

Entry cost & FX
Tria$25/year plan · 0–3% FX
Kolo$0 plan · 1% FX

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

Purchase rewards
Tria1.5% base · up to 6%
Kolo1% base · up to 2%

Tria Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 1%).

Funds control
TriaSelf-controlled wallet
KoloCustodial balance

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

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

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

Money movement
Tria2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers
Kolo5 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Kolo user transfers, Transfers between your Kolo wallets; Withdraw to an eligible card, EUR SEPA 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
1.5%-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
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

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
Tria CardOverall67
Kolo CardOverall73
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Tria Card
67
Kolo Card
73
Cashback score
Tria Card
45
Kolo Card
54
Travel score
Tria Card
62
Kolo Card
70
Funds control score
Tria Card
91
Kolo Card
56
Lowest fees score
Tria Card
51
Kolo Card
83
Transfers score
Tria Card
63
Kolo Card
92
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Tria Card
Self-custody wallet linked to card spend, Physical, virtual and phone-wallet access
Kolo Card
Free virtual Visa Platinum, 2% BTC cashback for 30 days
Trade-offs
Tria Card
Entry tier is paid, Funding and FX use separate fee layers
Kolo Card
Conversion and FX fees can stack, Card spending uses a custodial wallet
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Tria Card
$25/year
Kolo Card
$0
FX fee
Tria Card
0–3%
Kolo Card
1%
Top-up fee
Tria Card
1%
Kolo Card
0%
Card spending fee
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Tria Card
Up to $2 + 3%; inquiry/decline up to $2
Kolo Card
$1 + 0.65%
Virtual card
Tria Card
$25/year Virtual membership; issued after payment and KYC
Kolo Card
Free
Physical card
Tria Card
Signature $109/year PVC card + virtual; Premium $250/year metal card + virtual; shipping is country/batch gated
Kolo Card
Planned for Q3 2026; not currently available
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Tria Card
3 plans: Virtual, Signature, Premium
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
Tria Card
Premium: 6%
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Tria Card
Visa
Kolo Card
Visa
Card formats
Tria Card
Virtual, Physical
Kolo Card
Virtual
ATM withdrawals
Tria Card
Available
Kolo Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Tria Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Kolo Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Tria Card
iOS, Android, Web
Kolo Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Tria Card
Dynamic / collateral-based; marketing claims up to $1,000,000/day
Kolo Card
$9,000/day
Monthly spending limit
Tria Card
Dynamic / collateral-based; marketing claims up to $1,000,000/day
Kolo Card
$9,000/month
ATM limit
Tria Card
$750/withdrawal; 3 withdrawals/24h
Kolo Card
$500/withdrawal; 3 withdrawals/24h
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Tria Card
Ethereum, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, BSC +2
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Crypto deposits
Tria Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT; Other crypto: BTC, ETH, SOL
Kolo Card
Stablecoins: USDT, USDC, DAI, EURC, EURI; Other crypto: BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, LTC +10
Fiat deposits
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
Tria Card
Stablecoin transfers
Kolo Card
Stablecoin transfers; Kolo user transfers, Transfers between your Kolo wallets; Withdraw to an eligible card, EUR SEPA withdrawal
Payout currencies
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Kolo Card
EUR
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Tria Card
1.5%
Kolo Card
1%
Max cashback
Tria Card
6%
Kolo Card
2%
Reward currency
Tria Card
USDC and/or USDT stablecoins cashback
Kolo Card
BTC cashback
08

Earn

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

Trust & availability

5 fields
Custody
Tria Card
Self-custody
Kolo Card
Custodial
Control until payment
Tria Card
You keep control
Kolo Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Tria Card
Nimbus, LLC, Third National
Kolo Card
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Wirex Limited
Identity verification
Tria Card
Not disclosed
Kolo Card
SumSub
Programme operator
Tria Card
Threely Dimensions Inc.
Kolo Card
Hardline Holding Limited
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Tria Card
21
Kolo Card
28
Last reviewed
Tria Card
Aug 25, 2026
Kolo Card
Aug 28, 2026

04 · The trade-off

Kolo Card is the stronger all-round choice

Kolo Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 73 versus 67 for Tria Card. Kolo Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $25/year). Tria Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 1%).

Tria Card still comes out ahead for Funds control, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. Tria Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup, while Kolo Card uses a custodial balance 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 Tria Card and Kolo Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Tria vs Kolo FAQ

Is Tria or Kolo better overall?

Kolo Card has the higher Overall Score (73 vs 67). 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, Tria or Kolo?

Kolo 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, Tria or Kolo?

Tria Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 1%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Tria and Kolo differ on custody?

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

How current is this Tria vs Kolo comparison?

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