Best for
Users comparing a true rewards credit card with collateral-backed or credit-mode crypto cards and willing to evaluate approval, APR or collateral risk.
Best cards
Crypto rewards credit cards need a stricter comparison than prepaid crypto cards. Some are conventional US credit products with underwriting and a revolving balance. Others use crypto collateral or an account-level credit mode, which introduces asset and liquidation risk instead of ordinary unsecured lending. This guide intentionally excludes standard prepaid and debit cards even when they advertise cashback. It compares the credit products and clearly labelled credit-mode alternatives tracked by Defimap, with product type shown before reward rates. Start with eligibility and funding model, then examine APR, annual or subscription costs, monthly reward caps, token commitments, foreign transaction fees, custody and collateral rules. A large headline reward can have weak net value after tier costs or interest. Always read the issuer agreement or collateral terms before applying or borrowing.
Editorial notes
Users comparing a true rewards credit card with collateral-backed or credit-mode crypto cards and willing to evaluate approval, APR or collateral risk.
The word credit is not consistent across this category. Gemini and Crypto.com Visa Signature are underwritten US credit cards; Nexo and Avici use account balances or collateral mechanics instead.
Separate product type first, then compare eligibility, annual or plan fees, APR, reward caps, collateral requirements, custody and the cost of carrying a balance.
Segment checks
US credit cards require residency, identity checks and approval. Collateral-backed cards require supported assets, account eligibility and enough collateral to avoid liquidation or repayment pressure.
Check APR, annual or subscription fees, reward caps, foreign transaction fees, late fees, collateral interest, conversion spreads and the opportunity cost of token lockups.
Gemini and Crypto.com Visa Signature are the clearest conventional US credit products in this shortlist. Nexo and Avici belong here only as explicitly labelled collateral or credit-mode alternatives.
No. Some use conventional underwriting and a revolving credit line, while others borrow against crypto or offer a credit mode backed by account assets. Compare the legal and funding model before reward rates.
No. Calculate rewards after annual or plan fees, monthly caps, APR, collateral costs and token commitments. A lower base rate can have better net value.
No. This guide excludes ordinary prepaid and debit cards even when they advertise cashback. It focuses on underwritten credit and clearly identified collateral or credit-mode products.
4 cards match this programmatic filter.
A self-custody secured credit card built around crypto collateral.
A US credit card with Bitcoin or CRO rewards and tier-based earning rates.
A crypto rewards credit card for US Gemini users.
A Mastercard with debit and credit-style modes for Nexo users.
| Feature | Avici Card | Crypto.com Visa Signature Credit Card | Gemini Credit Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashback | Avici CardNot available | Crypto.com Visa Signature Credit Card1% to 6% in BTC by tier and monthly spend band; CRO rewards follow separate terms | Gemini Credit CardUp to 4% crypto rewards |
| KYC | Avici CardRequired | Crypto.com Visa Signature Credit CardRequired | Gemini Credit CardRequired |
| Supported regions | Avici CardUS | Crypto.com Visa Signature Credit CardUnited States, excluding New York | Gemini Credit CardUS |
| FX fee | Avici CardNon-USD foreign exchange fee currently 1% according to card terms | Crypto.com Visa Signature Credit CardNot specified on the public rewards page | Gemini Credit Card0% foreign transaction fee |
| Currency | Avici CardUSD | Crypto.com Visa Signature Credit CardUSD | Gemini Credit CardUSD |
| Card tiers | Avici CardNot available | Crypto.com Visa Signature Credit CardBasic, Plus, Pro, Icy and Obsidian | Gemini Credit CardMastercard World Elite |
| Delivery | Avici CardVirtual and physical | Crypto.com Visa Signature Credit CardPhysical | Gemini Credit CardVirtual and physical |
| Monthly fee | Avici CardNot available | Crypto.com Visa Signature Credit CardNo annual card fee; paid Level Up plans or CRO lockups may apply to higher tiers | Gemini Credit Card$0 annual fee |
| Top-up methods | Avici CardCrypto collateral | Crypto.com Visa Signature Credit CardCredit lineStatement payment in the Crypto.com App | Gemini Credit CardCredit lineGemini account |
| Supported networks | Avici CardCrypto collateral | Crypto.com Visa Signature Credit CardBitcoin rewardsCRO rewards | Gemini Credit CardGemini supported assets |
| Withdrawal options | Avici CardWithdraw funds anytime, subject to Avici terms | Crypto.com Visa Signature Credit CardCash advance terms are not specified on the public rewards page | Gemini Credit CardNot available |
| ATM withdrawal fee | Avici CardNot available | Crypto.com Visa Signature Credit CardNot specified | Gemini Credit CardNot available |
A US credit card with Bitcoin or CRO rewards and tier-based earning rates.
Read the long-form Defimap review connected to this guide.
A crypto rewards credit card for US Gemini users.
Read the long-form Defimap review connected to this guide.
A Mastercard with debit and credit-style modes for Nexo users.
A self-custody secured credit card built around crypto collateral.