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Bitrefill Card vs Nexo Card

Head-to-head on the facts that decide your money - fee stacks, KYC, the bitcoin flow and limits.

n/a
Full KYCHybridLightning
Higher score Nexo Card card
6.5
Full KYCCustodialBTC via in-app conversion

Short answer Nexo Card ranks higher on the documented evidence (6.5/10 vs unscored). The right pick still depends on your priority - see the flow comparison below.

Bitrefill Card Nexo Card
Bitcoin flow
BTC loadBTC via in-app conversionBTC via in-app conversion
Lightning fundingbalance only, not the cardno
BTC sale timingBTC sold when you top upNot documented
Fees
Top-up fee1.99%0%
FX fee0%0.2%
Monthly feenonenone
ATM fee2.49%2%
Cashback1% in EUR2% in NEXO
Privacy & custody
KYCFull KYCFull KYC
CustodyHybridCustodial
Limits
Daily spend limit$10000.0not documented
ATM daily limitnot documentedFree tier allowances: EUR 200-2,000 per month by loyalty tier
Max load$15000.0not documented
Availability
RegionsEEAEEA, UK, LATAM
NetworkVisaMastercard
Form factorPhysical + virtualPhysical + virtual
Apple Payno / unknownyes

Pick Bitrefill Card if

  • you accept Full KYC KYC and its fee stack - and nothing else on this page outweighs it

Pick Nexo Card if

  • Known fee stack (2.0 vs 0.2 % equivalents on a $500/mo profile)
  • Higher documented cashback (2% vs 1)
  • Cheaper ATM withdrawals (2% vs 2.49%)
  • Wider documented availability

Bitrefill Card

exists - active; EEA-only Visa-Karte (Wallester AS), crypto-to-EUR at_load (1.99% + Spread), Cashback 1%+1% in EUR/Store-Credit statt BTC

Nexo Card

The most complete dual-mode card: one tap switches between spending your crypto (Debit, with daily interest) and borrowing against it (Credit, from 1.9%) - with free ATM allowances up to EUR 2,000/month and no card fees. The catch: meaningful cashback needs a $5,000+ portfolio and is denominated in NEXO, and it is EEA/UK-only.

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FAQ

Which is better for privacy, Bitrefill Card or Nexo Card?
Both cards sit at the same KYC depth: Bitrefill Card and Nexo Card require Full KYC. Privacy separates them only through custody model and data-sharing practice - documented in each review. Lower KYC means less data exposure - and weaker regulatory protection if something goes wrong.
When does my bitcoin get sold on each card?
Bitrefill Card: BTC sold when you top up. Nexo Card: Not documented. Sale timing determines your price exposure between loading and spending.
Which is cheaper overall?
Compare the full stack - top-up, FX, monthly, ATM - against your own spending mix in the fee calculator. Headline numbers alone flip with real usage.

Facts checked 2026-11-02 · How we verify