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Avalanche Card vs OrbitX Card

Avalanche Card scores higher on the G2M score: 53/100 against 43/100 (#24 and #32 of 37 cards). Avalanche Card also comes out ahead on a lower annual fee, a lower FX fee and more countries.

Avalanche Card53

#24 of 37 · Not published back · annual fee none

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OrbitX Card43

#32 of 37 · Not published back · annual fee $12

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The short answer

  • Avalanche Card scores higher on the G2M score: 53/100 against 43/100 (#24 and #32 of 37 cards).
  • Neither card publishes a cashback rate for its entry tier.
  • Avalanche Card has no annual fee; OrbitX Card costs $12 a year.
  • Avalanche Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1% FX fee against 2%.
  • Avalanche Card is confirmed in more countries: 31 against 0, though neither publishes a full list. Of the markets we check for every card, only Avalanche Card is confirmed in United States.
  • Both are non-custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
Avalanche Card
OrbitX Card
G2M score
53 (better)
43
Base cashback
Not published
Not published
Max cashback
Not published
Not published
Paid in
Avax Points
Not published
Annual fee
Free (better)
$12
FX fee
1% (better)
2%
Top-up fee
0%
0%
Per-purchase fee
None listed
$0.20
ATM
Not published
Physical card only, not available yet: the ATM's own fee + 2% + $2; limit $500 on Neo, $1,000 on Lux
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Varies by region
Varies by region
Custody
Non-custodial
Non-custodial
Sign-up bonus (G2M link)
None published
None published
No ID check
ID needed or not stated
ID needed or not stated
Formats
virtual, physical
virtual
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
No
Unclear
UAE
Unclear
Unclear
United States
Yes
Unclear
United Kingdom
Unclear
Unclear
EU / EEA
Unclear
Unclear
Countries
31
No published country list. OrbitX focuses on Latin America, East Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The international card is not for US citizens; a separate US card agreement exists.
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
No
In your name
Send money to a bank account
No
9 currencies
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
No
Buy and sell
Spend against crypto without selling
No
Not confirmed
Yield on your balance
No
Yes
Tiers
Global · United States
Neo · Lux
Perks
Avax Points · Travel portal redemptions
Named bank accounts in 9 currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, AED, NGN, BRL, MXN, COP, PHP · Send money to 100+ countries in your own name · Yield on USDC through on-chain strategies · Funds on Base and Polygon; Solana and Tron coming · Visa Platinum

Highlighted values are the better of the two. “Not published” means the issuer does not state it. Card data last checked 12 Nov 2026; see each card's review for its sources.

Questions

Which is better, Avalanche Card or OrbitX Card?

Avalanche Card scores higher on the G2M score: 53/100 against 43/100 (#24 and #32 of 37 cards). Avalanche Card also comes out ahead on a lower annual fee, 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 OrbitX Card?

Avalanche Card has no annual fee; OrbitX Card costs $12 a year. Avalanche Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1% FX fee against 2%.

Which pays more cashback, Avalanche Card or OrbitX Card?

Neither card publishes a cashback rate for its entry tier.

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

Avalanche Card is confirmed in more countries: 31 against 0, though neither publishes a full list. Of the markets we check for every card, only Avalanche Card is confirmed in United States.

Who holds my funds with Avalanche Card and OrbitX Card?

Both are non-custodial.

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