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Avalanche Card vs Solayer Card

Solayer Card scores higher on the G2M score: 47/100 against 46/100 (#23 and #24 of 26 cards). Pick Avalanche Card for a lower annual fee; pick Solayer Card for a lower FX fee and more countries.

Avalanche Card46

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

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Solayer Card47

#23 of 26 · Not published back · annual fee $20

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The short answer

  • Solayer Card scores higher on the G2M score: 47/100 against 46/100 (#23 and #24 of 26 cards).
  • Neither card publishes a cashback rate for its entry tier.
  • Avalanche Card has no annual fee; Solayer Card costs $20 a year.
  • Solayer Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1.5% FX fee against 3%.
  • Solayer Card is confirmed in more countries: 154 against 31, though neither publishes a full list.
  • Both are self-custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
Avalanche Card
Solayer Card
G2M score
46
47 (better)
Base cashback
Not published
Not published
Max cashback
Not published
Not published
Paid in
Avax Points
Points
Annual fee
Free (better)
$20
FX fee
3%
1.5% (better)
Top-up fee
0% (better)
1%
Per-purchase fee
None listed
$0.15
ATM
Not published
Supported; fee not published
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Varies by region
Credit
Custody
Self-custodial
Self-custodial
Formats
virtual, physical
virtual, physical
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
No
No
UAE
Unclear
No
United States
Yes
Yes
United Kingdom
Unclear
No
EU / EEA
Unclear
No
Countries
31
154
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
No
No
Send money to a bank account
No
No
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
No
No
Spend against crypto without selling
No
No
Yield on your balance
No
Yes
Tiers
Global · United States
Membership
Perks
Avax Points · Travel portal redemptions
Referral points

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 Solayer Card?

Solayer Card scores higher on the G2M score: 47/100 against 46/100 (#23 and #24 of 26 cards). Pick Avalanche Card for a lower annual fee; pick Solayer Card for 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 Solayer Card?

Avalanche Card has no annual fee; Solayer Card costs $20 a year. Solayer Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1.5% FX fee against 3%.

Which pays more cashback, Avalanche Card or Solayer Card?

Neither card publishes a cashback rate for its entry tier.

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

Solayer Card is confirmed in more countries: 154 against 31, though neither publishes a full list.

Who holds my funds with Avalanche Card and Solayer Card?

Both are self-custodial.

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