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Kite Card vs MEXC Card

MEXC Card scores higher on the G2M score: 60/100 against 49/100 (#20 and #24 of 31 cards). Pick Kite Card for cashback and control of your funds; pick MEXC Card for a lower FX fee and more countries.

Kite Card49

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

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MEXC Card60

#20 of 31 · Up to 10% back · annual fee none

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The short answer

  • MEXC Card scores higher on the G2M score: 60/100 against 49/100 (#20 and #24 of 31 cards).
  • Kite Card pays 0% cashback on its entry tier; MEXC Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 5% on Kite Card and 10% on MEXC Card.
  • Neither card has an annual fee.
  • MEXC Card charges less on foreign currency: a 0% FX fee against 1.8%.
  • Kite Card lists 9 countries where it works; MEXC Card does not publish a full country list (182 confirmed so far). Of the markets we check for every card, only MEXC Card is confirmed in EU / EEA and UAE.
  • Kite Card is self-custodial; MEXC Card is custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
Kite Card
MEXC Card
G2M score
49
60 (better)
Base cashback
0%
Not published
Max cashback
5%
10% (better)
Paid in
USD
USDT
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
1.8%
0% (better)
Top-up fee
0.53%
0% (better)
Per-purchase fee
None listed
1% + $0.10 under $1
ATM
Coming soon
Not available on the global virtual card
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Prepaid
Varies by region
Custody
Self-custodial
Custodial
Formats
virtual
virtual
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
No
No
UAE
No
Yes
United States
No
No
United Kingdom
No
No
EU / EEA
No
Yes
Countries
9
110
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
In your name
In your name
Send money to a bank account
17 currencies
1 currency
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
Buy and sell
Buy and sell
Spend against crypto without selling
Not confirmed
No
Yield on your balance
Not confirmed
Yes
Tiers
Kite Card
Global virtual · Thailand Standard · Thailand Premier · Thailand Elite
Perks
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)
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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, Kite Card or MEXC Card?

MEXC Card scores higher on the G2M score: 60/100 against 49/100 (#20 and #24 of 31 cards). Pick Kite Card for cashback and control of your funds; pick MEXC 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, Kite Card or MEXC Card?

Neither card has an annual fee. MEXC Card charges less on foreign currency: a 0% FX fee against 1.8%.

Which pays more cashback, Kite Card or MEXC Card?

Kite Card pays 0% cashback on its entry tier; MEXC Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 5% on Kite Card and 10% on MEXC Card.

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

Kite Card lists 9 countries where it works; MEXC Card does not publish a full country list (182 confirmed so far). Of the markets we check for every card, only MEXC Card is confirmed in EU / EEA and UAE.

Who holds my funds with Kite Card and MEXC Card?

Kite Card is self-custodial; MEXC Card is custodial.

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