Tria Card vs Ready Card

Side-by-side comparison of 2 crypto debit cards

	Tria Card self_custodialvisa	Ready Card 4.5/5 self_custodialmastercard
Rating
Overall	—	4.5/5
Fees
Monthly Fee	—	—
Issuance Fee	No separate fees (included in annual membership)	See card_tiers
Rewards
Max Cashback	6%	36%
Features
Apple Pay	Yes	No
Google Pay	Yes	Yes
Custody	self_custodial	self_custodial
KYC Required	No KYC	No KYC
Pros & Cons
Pros	Industry-leading cashback rates up to 6% with no spending caps True self-custody model - users maintain control of private keys Zero Tria fees on crypto conversions with AI-powered routing High spending limits ($1M daily) across all tiers	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	Requires 100% collateral in crypto assets for spending Each transaction may constitute a taxable event Cashback paid in TRIA tokens introduces performance risk Relatively new platform with startup risks	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