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Avalanche Card vs Wirex One Card

Wirex One Card scores higher on the G2M score: 74/100 against 46/100 (#4 and #24 of 26 cards). Wirex One 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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Wirex One Card74

#4 of 26 · 0.5% to 8% back · annual fee none

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The short answer

  • Wirex One Card scores higher on the G2M score: 74/100 against 46/100 (#4 and #24 of 26 cards).
  • Wirex One Card pays 0.5% cashback on its entry tier; Avalanche Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 8% on Wirex One Card.
  • Neither card has an annual fee.
  • Wirex One Card charges less on foreign currency: a 0% FX fee against 3%.
  • Wirex One Card lists 73 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, and only Wirex One Card is confirmed in United Kingdom, EU / EEA and UAE.
  • Both are self-custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
Avalanche Card
Wirex One Card
G2M score
46
74 (better)
Base cashback
Not published
0.5%
Max cashback
Not published
8%
Paid in
Avax Points
USD
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
3%
0% (better)
Top-up fee
0% (better)
0.08%
Per-purchase fee
None listed
None listed
ATM
Not published
Premium tier and above
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Varies by region
Debit
Custody
Self-custodial
Self-custodial
Formats
virtual, physical
virtual, physical
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
No
No
UAE
Unclear
Yes
United States
Yes
No
United Kingdom
Unclear
Yes
EU / EEA
Unclear
Yes
Countries
31
73
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 · Premium · Elite · Private · Bespoke
Perks
Avax Points · Travel portal redemptions
No locked funds required · AirRefund flight compensation · Up to 15% off SIXT · Visa Signature benefits

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 Wirex One Card?

Wirex One Card scores higher on the G2M score: 74/100 against 46/100 (#4 and #24 of 26 cards). Wirex One 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 Wirex One Card?

Neither card has an annual fee. Wirex One Card charges less on foreign currency: a 0% FX fee against 3%.

Which pays more cashback, Avalanche Card or Wirex One Card?

Wirex One Card pays 0.5% cashback on its entry tier; Avalanche Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 8% on Wirex One Card.

Which works in more countries, Avalanche Card or Wirex One Card?

Wirex One Card lists 73 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, and only Wirex One Card is confirmed in United Kingdom, EU / EEA and UAE.

Who holds my funds with Avalanche Card and Wirex One Card?

Both are self-custodial.

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