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Avalanche Card vs Exa Card

Exa Card scores higher on the G2M score: 67/100 against 46/100 (#9 and #24 of 26 cards). Exa Card also comes out ahead on cashback, a lower FX fee and more countries.

Avalanche Card46

#24 of 26 · Not published back · annual fee none

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Exa Card67

#9 of 26 · 1% back · annual fee none

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The short answer

  • Exa Card scores higher on the G2M score: 67/100 against 46/100 (#9 and #24 of 26 cards).
  • Exa Card pays 1% cashback on its entry tier; Avalanche Card does not publish a rate.
  • Neither card has an annual fee.
  • Exa Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1.5% FX fee against 3%.
  • Exa Card lists 46 countries where it works; Avalanche Card does not publish a full country list (31 confirmed so far). Of the markets we check for every card, only Exa Card is confirmed in UAE.
  • Both are self-custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
Avalanche Card
Exa Card
G2M score
46
67 (better)
Base cashback
Not published
1%
Max cashback
Not published
1%
Paid in
Avax Points
Not published
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
3%
1.5% (better)
Top-up fee
0%
0%
Per-purchase fee
None listed
None listed
ATM
Not published
$1 + 0.65% per withdrawal; up to $250 each
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Varies by region
Varies by region
Custody
Self-custodial
Self-custodial
Formats
virtual, physical
virtual
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
No
No
UAE
Unclear
Yes
United States
Yes
Yes
United Kingdom
Unclear
No
EU / EEA
Unclear
No
Countries
31
46
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
No
In your name
Send money to a bank account
No
3 currencies
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
No
Buy and sell
Spend against crypto without selling
No
Yes
Yield on your balance
No
Yes
Tiers
Global · United States
Global · United States
Perks
Avax Points · Travel portal redemptions
Concierge · Extended warranty · Purchase protection

Highlighted values are the better of the two. “Not published” means the issuer does not state it. Card data last checked 25 Oct 2026; see each card's review for its sources.

Questions

Which is better, Avalanche Card or Exa Card?

Exa Card scores higher on the G2M score: 67/100 against 46/100 (#9 and #24 of 26 cards). Exa Card also comes out ahead on cashback, a lower FX fee and more countries. The better card for you depends on where you live and how you spend; the G2M calculator works it out for your own spending.

Which has lower fees, Avalanche Card or Exa Card?

Neither card has an annual fee. Exa Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1.5% FX fee against 3%.

Which pays more cashback, Avalanche Card or Exa Card?

Exa Card pays 1% cashback on its entry tier; Avalanche Card does not publish a rate.

Which works in more countries, Avalanche Card or Exa Card?

Exa Card lists 46 countries where it works; Avalanche Card does not publish a full country list (31 confirmed so far). Of the markets we check for every card, only Exa Card is confirmed in UAE.

Who holds my funds with Avalanche Card and Exa Card?

Both are self-custodial.

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