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Avalanche Card vs Nexo Card

Nexo Card scores higher on the G2M score: 63/100 against 46/100 (#13 and #24 of 26 cards). Pick Avalanche Card for control of your funds; pick Nexo Card for cashback, a lower FX fee and more countries.

Avalanche Card46

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

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Nexo Card63

#13 of 26 · 0.5% to 2% back · annual fee none

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The short answer

  • Nexo Card scores higher on the G2M score: 63/100 against 46/100 (#13 and #24 of 26 cards).
  • Nexo Card pays 0.5% cashback on its entry tier; Avalanche Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 2% on Nexo Card.
  • Neither card has an annual fee.
  • Nexo Card charges less on foreign currency: a 2% FX fee against 3%.
  • Nexo Card is confirmed in more countries: 34 against 31, though neither publishes a full list. Of the markets we check for every card, only Avalanche Card is confirmed in United States, and only Nexo Card is confirmed in United Kingdom and EU / EEA.
  • Avalanche Card is self-custodial; Nexo Card is custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
Avalanche Card
Nexo Card
G2M score
46
63 (better)
Base cashback
Not published
0.5%
Max cashback
Not published
2%
Paid in
Avax Points
NEXO or BTC
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
3%
2% (better)
Top-up fee
0%
0%
Per-purchase fee
None listed
None listed
ATM
Not published
Free up to $150 (Base), $300 (Silver), $600 (Gold) or $2,000 (Platinum) a month, then 2% (min $1.99)
Network
Visa
Mastercard
Card type
Varies by region
Varies by region
Custody
Self-custodial
Custodial
Formats
virtual, physical
virtual, physical
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
No
No
UAE
Unclear
No
United States
Yes
No
United Kingdom
Unclear
Yes
EU / EEA
Unclear
Yes
Countries
31
34
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
Base · Silver · Gold · Platinum
Perks
Avax Points · Travel portal redemptions
Credit mode: spend without selling your crypto · Personal EUR IBAN, GBP and USD accounts · Free ATM withdrawals up to $150 a month · Free ATM withdrawals up to $300 a month · Free ATM withdrawals up to $600 a month

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 Nexo Card?

Nexo Card scores higher on the G2M score: 63/100 against 46/100 (#13 and #24 of 26 cards). Pick Avalanche Card for control of your funds; pick Nexo Card for 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 Nexo Card?

Neither card has an annual fee. Nexo Card charges less on foreign currency: a 2% FX fee against 3%.

Which pays more cashback, Avalanche Card or Nexo Card?

Nexo Card pays 0.5% cashback on its entry tier; Avalanche Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 2% on Nexo Card.

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

Nexo Card is confirmed in more countries: 34 against 31, though neither publishes a full list. Of the markets we check for every card, only Avalanche Card is confirmed in United States, and only Nexo Card is confirmed in United Kingdom and EU / EEA.

Who holds my funds with Avalanche Card and Nexo Card?

Avalanche Card is self-custodial; Nexo Card is custodial.

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