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US Crypto Cards by Eligibility and Card Model

This guide is only for card programs that currently list United States issuance, not products that merely work at US merchants after being issued elsewhere. Start by checking residency and state eligibility. Then separate conventional credit cards with underwriting and statements from debit or prepaid-like products funded by an account balance or crypto conversion. The comparison covers KYC, custody, funding, conversion timing, rewards, foreign-transaction fees and ATM access. US availability can change by issuing partner, state or waitlist, and a nationwide brand does not prove that every resident can apply. A useful shortlist therefore begins with the legal card model and current application flow before considering cashback. Use the filtered cards below to compare confirmed US programs, then verify the provider's live state coverage and fee schedule before applying or moving assets.

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How to use this guide

Best for

US residents comparing debit, credit and prepaid-like crypto cards whose approval, funding and rewards work in materially different ways.

Watch out

A US launch claim may still exclude particular states, require US residency or use a waitlist. Credit cards also add underwriting that debit or prepaid products do not.

How to choose

Verify residency and state eligibility first, identify the card model, then compare funding, conversion timing, foreign-transaction fees, ATM access and reward conditions.

Segment checks

What to verify in this segment

Eligibility notes

Check both US residency and state coverage on the live application page. Credit products may require a credit check, while debit or prepaid-like cards usually depend on account and balance eligibility.

Common fee checks

Compare foreign-transaction fees, ATM operator and provider fees, crypto sale or conversion spread, card plan fees and any interest or late fees on credit products.

Strong cards

A strong US card makes its legal model and funding flow clear: credit paid from a statement, debit linked to an account, or prepaid-like spending from a loaded balance.

Quick questions

Why do some crypto cards list US availability but still restrict users?

US card programs can be limited by state, issuing partner, compliance program or waitlist status. Always confirm eligibility on the provider site.

What matters most for US crypto card selection?

The most important checks are state availability, KYC, custody model, funding method, reward terms and whether fees are clearly published.

What is the difference between US crypto debit, credit and prepaid cards?

Credit cards create a statement balance and may require underwriting. Debit cards draw from an eligible account, while prepaid-like cards spend only from funds or crypto value loaded into the card program.

Do US crypto cards charge foreign transaction or ATM fees?

Some do and some do not. Check the provider's current fee schedule for foreign transactions, crypto conversion, ATM withdrawals and third-party ATM operator charges before travel.

Filtered Cards

14 cards match this programmatic filter.

Comparison Table

Crypto card comparison table
FeatureAvalanche CardAvici CardCL Card
CashbackAvalanche CardAvax Points with in-app earning rates; statement credits redeem at 70% of point face valueAvici CardNot availableCL Card1% in BTC, USDC, or USDT
KYCAvalanche CardRequiredAvici CardRequiredCL CardRequired
Supported regionsAvalanche CardUSLATAMCaribbeanAvici CardUSCL CardEEAUKUSCACHCOMXBR
FX feeAvalanche CardWebsite advertises 1% FX; U.S. agreement lists 2% international transactions; international agreement lists up to 3% FX and up to 3% cross-border fees. Confirm your applicable agreement.Avici CardNon-USD foreign exchange fee currently 1% according to card termsCL Card2% card-spend platform fee in the current CL schedule; issuer terms can vary by region
CurrencyAvalanche CardUSDAvici CardUSDCL CardUSDEURGBPBRL
Card tiersAvalanche CardNot availableAvici CardNot availableCL CardNot available
DeliveryAvalanche CardVirtual and physicalAvici CardVirtual and physicalCL CardVirtual and physical
Monthly feeAvalanche Card$0Avici CardNot availableCL CardNo monthly account maintenance fee in the current Monavate fee document
Top-up methodsAvalanche CardUSDCUSDTAVAXWAVAXAvici CardCrypto collateralCL CardCryptoLedger Wallet
Supported networksAvalanche CardAvalancheAvici CardCrypto collateralCL CardBTCETHSOLStablecoins
Withdrawal optionsAvalanche CardInternational terms exclude cash advances; U.S. terms discuss them only if enabled. Confirm ATM access for your account.Avici CardWithdraw funds anytime, subject to Avici termsCL CardATM withdrawals supported; confirm the issuer schedule for the account region
ATM withdrawal feeAvalanche CardNot availableAvici CardNot availableCL CardCurrent Monavate document lists €2.50 domestic and €3 plus 1.5% for foreign-currency withdrawals

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