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Tuyo Visa Card vs Kolo Card

Two crypto cards compared side by side on fees, limits, ID checks, phone wallets and ratings. Tuyo Visa Card scores higher overall (9.4 vs 8.5), but the better pick depends on what you need.

9.4editor score 7.5/10

Pick Tuyo if you want a card that

  • ✓supports more coins
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Kolo Card

by Kolo

8.5editor score 7.7/10

Pick Kolo if you want a card that

  • ✓rated higher by users
  • ✓pays more cashback

Side by side

TuyoKolo
Editor score9.4/10Better8.5/10
User rating7.5/107.7/10Better
ID checkID verificationID verification
Card feeFreeFree
Monthly feeFreeFree
Top-up feeFreeNot listed
FX feeFreeNot listed
Daily limitNo stated limitNo stated limit
CashbackNone2%Better
Card typeVirtual and physicalVirtual and physical
NetworkVisaVisa
Apple PayYesYes
Google PayYesYes
Coins2Better0

Tuyo: pros and cons

  • +Self-custodial, with up to 11% APY on deposits
  • +No issuance, monthly or USD transaction fees
  • +Deposits accepted from Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism and Polygon
  • +Free transfers to other Tuyo users
  • −USDC only, so little choice of assets
  • −No ATM withdrawals or PIN
  • −Virtual card only for now, physical card still to come
  • −KYC needed to get the card

Kolo: pros and cons

  • +Lowest crypto-to-fiat conversion fee in the industry at 0.32%
  • +Memecoins such as PEPE spendable directly through Memepay
  • +50,000 USD daily limit, above average
  • +No foreign transaction fees
  • −Virtual only, so no ATM withdrawals
  • −Not usable for car rentals or hotel deposits
  • −The 5% cashback is promotional and standard rates are lower
  • −Fees and limits not fully published

Questions

Is Tuyo Visa Card or Kolo Card better?

Tuyo Visa Card has the higher editor score (9.4/10). Tuyo supports more coins. Kolo rated higher by users and pays more cashback.

Which is cheaper, Tuyo or Kolo?

Tuyo charges free to open and free per top-up. Kolo charges free to open and an unlisted fee per top-up. The top-up fee matters most if you load larger amounts.

Do Tuyo and Kolo require KYC?

Tuyo: yes, id verification. Kolo: yes, id verification.

Do Tuyo and Kolo work with Apple Pay?

Tuyo works with Apple Pay and Kolo works with Apple Pay.

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