Avalanche Card vs Ready Card

Side-by-side comparison of 2 crypto debit cards

	Avalanche Card 3.0/5 self_custodialvisa	Ready Card 4.5/5 self_custodialmastercard
Rating
Overall	3.0/5	4.5/5
Fees
Monthly Fee	None	—
Issuance Fee	Free	See card_tiers
Rewards
Max Cashback	AVAX rewards on qualifying purchases (exact earn rate not publicly disclosed)	36%
Features
Apple Pay	Yes	No
Google Pay	Yes	Yes
Custody	self_custodial	self_custodial
KYC Required	No KYC	No KYC
Pros & Cons
Pros	Non-custodial approach maintains user sovereignty over digital assets Zero issuance fees, annual fees, monthly account fees, shipping fees, and 0% APR on purchases No credit checks or credit bureau reporting required Available as both physical and virtual card with mobile wallet integration	True self-custody model maintains crypto ownership principles Competitive cashback with boost opportunities up to 6% No hidden fees or exchange rate markups Global usage through Mastercard network
Cons	Foreign transaction fees vary significantly by jurisdiction (1% advertised, 2% for U.S. cardholders, up to 6% combined for international program) Limited geographic availability with 16 excluded U.S. states and 18 excluded countries 50% collateral requirement for AVAX/wAVAX reduces capital efficiency No ATM access or cash advance options	120 USDC annual fee for Metal card Currently only supports USDC/USDC.e for spending Ordering limited to UK and EEA residents Cashback rewards capped at $150 monthly