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Kite Card vs Nexo Card

Nexo Card scores higher on the G2M score: 63/100 against 49/100 (#14 and #24 of 31 cards). Pick Kite Card for a lower FX fee and control of your funds; pick Nexo Card for cashback and more countries.

Kite Card49

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

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Nexo Card63

#14 of 31 · 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 49/100 (#14 and #24 of 31 cards).
  • Nexo Card pays more cashback on its entry tier: 0.5% against 0%. Higher tiers go up to 5% on Kite Card and 2% on Nexo Card.
  • Neither card has an annual fee.
  • Kite Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1.8% FX fee against 2%.
  • Kite Card lists 9 countries where it works; Nexo Card does not publish a full country list (34 confirmed so far). Of the markets we check for every card, only Nexo Card is confirmed in United Kingdom and EU / EEA.
  • Kite Card is self-custodial; Nexo Card is custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
Kite Card
Nexo Card
G2M score
49
63 (better)
Base cashback
0%
0.5% (better)
Max cashback
5% (better)
2%
Paid in
USD
NEXO or BTC
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
1.8% (better)
2%
Top-up fee
0.53%
0% (better)
Per-purchase fee
None listed
None listed
ATM
Coming soon
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
Prepaid
Varies by region
Custody
Self-custodial
Custodial
Formats
virtual
virtual, physical
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
No
No
UAE
No
No
United States
No
No
United Kingdom
No
Yes
EU / EEA
No
Yes
Countries
9
34
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
In your name
In your name
Send money to a bank account
17 currencies
3 currencies
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
Buy and sell
Buy and sell
Spend against crypto without selling
Not confirmed
Yes
Yield on your balance
Not confirmed
Yes
Tiers
Kite Card
Base · Silver · Gold · Platinum
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)
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, Kite Card or Nexo Card?

Nexo Card scores higher on the G2M score: 63/100 against 49/100 (#14 and #24 of 31 cards). Pick Kite Card for a lower FX fee and control of your funds; pick Nexo Card for cashback 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 Nexo Card?

Neither card has an annual fee. Kite Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1.8% FX fee against 2%.

Which pays more cashback, Kite Card or Nexo Card?

Nexo Card pays more cashback on its entry tier: 0.5% against 0%. Higher tiers go up to 5% on Kite Card and 2% on Nexo Card.

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

Kite Card lists 9 countries where it works; Nexo Card does not publish a full country list (34 confirmed so far). Of the markets we check for every card, only Nexo Card is confirmed in United Kingdom and EU / EEA.

Who holds my funds with Kite Card and Nexo Card?

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

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