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Avalanche Card vs Kite Card

Kite Card scores higher on the G2M score: 49/100 against 46/100 (#24 and #27 of 31 cards). Pick Avalanche Card for more countries; pick Kite Card for cashback and a lower FX fee.

Avalanche Card46

#27 of 31 · Not published back · annual fee none

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Kite Card49

#24 of 31 · 0% to 5% back · annual fee none

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The short answer

  • Kite Card scores higher on the G2M score: 49/100 against 46/100 (#24 and #27 of 31 cards).
  • Kite Card pays 0% cashback on its entry tier; Avalanche Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 5% on Kite Card.
  • Neither card has an annual fee.
  • Kite Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1.8% FX fee against 3%.
  • Kite Card lists 9 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 Avalanche Card is confirmed in United States.
  • Both are self-custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
Avalanche Card
Kite Card
G2M score
46
49 (better)
Base cashback
Not published
0%
Max cashback
Not published
5%
Paid in
Avax Points
USD
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
3%
1.8% (better)
Top-up fee
0% (better)
0.53%
Per-purchase fee
None listed
None listed
ATM
Not published
Coming soon
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Varies by region
Prepaid
Custody
Self-custodial
Self-custodial
Formats
virtual, physical
virtual
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
No
No
UAE
Unclear
No
United States
Yes
No
United Kingdom
Unclear
No
EU / EEA
Unclear
No
Countries
31
9
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
No
In your name
Send money to a bank account
No
17 currencies
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
No
Buy and sell
Spend against crypto without selling
No
Not confirmed
Yield on your balance
No
Not confirmed
Tiers
Global · United States
Kite Card
Perks
Avax Points · Travel portal redemptions
Non-custodial Kite wallet · USD account to receive ACH and wires · Cash out to banks in 17 countries · 5% back on Grab, Travala, streaming, AI and creator subscriptions and Starlink until 30 Nov 2026 (no cap)

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 Kite Card?

Kite Card scores higher on the G2M score: 49/100 against 46/100 (#24 and #27 of 31 cards). Pick Avalanche Card for more countries; pick Kite Card for cashback and a lower FX fee. 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 Kite Card?

Neither card has an annual fee. Kite Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1.8% FX fee against 3%.

Which pays more cashback, Avalanche Card or Kite Card?

Kite Card pays 0% cashback on its entry tier; Avalanche Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 5% on Kite Card.

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

Kite Card lists 9 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 Avalanche Card is confirmed in United States.

Who holds my funds with Avalanche Card and Kite Card?

Both are self-custodial.

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