KOSH Global Card vs Tria Card
Crypto native
Crypto native
Verdict
- KOSH Global Card scores higher overall (7.3 vs 7.2 out of 10).
- Tria Card is clearly stronger on: FX & international, Product features.
- For 1,500 EUR/month of spend, KOSH Global Card comes out about 181 EUR a year ahead on base-tier terms.
KOSH Global Card is a good fit for
- People who want to keep control of their keys
- Stablecoin holders
- Users who need credit rather than a debit/prepaid card
Tria Card is a good fit for
- People who want to keep control of their keys
- Users who need credit rather than a debit/prepaid card
- Frequent travellers
Stronger on: FX & international, Product features
★ Our pickEditorial choice · score unchanged · Affiliate link
Neither card is our pick. The card we recommend instead:
Crypto native · ether.fi
Why we recommend it
- 3% cashback in ETHFI on up to $2,000 of spend a monthConditions apply
- 5.35% variable interest on your balanceConditions apply
- No annual or monthly fee on the base tierConditions apply
- Extras on the base tier: airport lounge access, travel / rental car insurance, purchase protectionConditions apply
- Self-custody: funds stay in your own walletConditions apply
Conditions apply; the review lists them with sources.
Score by criterion
| Criterion | KOSH Global Card | Tria Card |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 96 | 90 |
| Cashback & rewards | 49 | 44 |
| Availability | 100 | – |
| FX & international | 20 | 100 |
| Product features | 70 | 80 |
| Custody & security | 80 | 80 |
| Credit & financing | 75 | 75 |
| Limits & ATM | 71 | 71 |
| Transparency | 100 | 93 |
| Best for Cashback | 6.6 | 6.2 |
| Best for Travel | 5.9 | 8.1 |
| Best for Self-Custody | 7.2 | 7.9 |
| Best for DeFi Users | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Best for Stablecoins | 6.7 | n/a |
| Best for High Spenders | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Best for Low Fees | 7.4 | 9.0 |
| Best for Beginners | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Best Crypto Credit Card | 7.7 | 7.5 |
Conditions apply, e.g. only for the base tier, up to a monthly cap or in some countries. Tap a value with * (or hover over it) to see them.
Product
Product status
ActiveShow source
ActiveShow source
Card type
Crypto-backed creditShow source
Crypto-backed creditShow source
Network
VisaShow source
VisaShow source
Custody model
Self-custodyShow source
Self-custodyShow source
Card issuer / program manager
Third National (issuer); Piers Technology Inc. (KOSH, technology provider)Show source
Nimbus, LLC (issuer); Threely Dimensions Inc. (Tria, program provider)Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
International card terms
Tiers / plans
Lite · Pro · MaxShow source
Fees
Annual fee
$10/yearShow source
$109/yearConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Pro tier standard renewal; Max $250/year; Lite listed $20/year but page also says Lite renews automatically at $0
Monthly fee
FreeShow source
Physical card fee
$100Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Fee table accurate as of September 1, 2025
$109Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Plastic card; Metal card 250 USD
Virtual card fee
$10Show source
FreeConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Limited-time promotion only
FX fee
2%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Plus US $0.30 per international transaction; product page advertises 1.5% FX
0%Show source
Top-up fee
FreeShow source
ATM fee
$1 + 1%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Plus FX if applicable; $1 balance enquiry and $1 decline fees
$1 + 1%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
$1.00 base fee plus 1% of the withdrawal amount; local ATM operator fees/limits may apply
Other fees & markups
International transaction fee US $0.30 + 2% FX · ATM balance enquiry US $1 · ATM decline US $1 · Copying fee US $10 · Late payment US $30 first, US $40 subsequentShow source
FX fee up to 3% · International transactions fee up to 1% · USDC settlement/deposit fee up to 1% · ATM balance inquiry and decline fees up to $2 · ATM withdrawal up to $2 + 3% · Virtual card issue/annual fee $25 per fee disclosureConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Maximums from the 31 Oct 2025 fee disclosure; help center states lower fees
Cashback & rewards
Base cashback
1%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Derived: 1 point per $1 spent, 100 points = $1 redemption value; points not cash
1.5%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Virtual tier, within a monthly spend cap ($100 or $1,000 — sources conflict)
Max cashback
5%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Hotel bookings only; rates subject to rewards program terms
6%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Premium tier, headline rate, monthly spend caps apply
Cashback paid in
USDT on ArbitrumShow source
Cashback type
PointsShow source
StablecoinShow source
Interest on balance
6%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Page states 4 to 6% here but "up to 4%" in footer; savings product, not card
Cashback-eligible spend cap
$100/monthConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Virtual tier: monthly spend at the top rate; floor rate 0.5% above it. Cap is per user, resets on the 1st
Cashback conditions
Multipliers apply only up to a monthly points-eligible spend limit shown in app · Cashback credited as KOSH Rewards, must be claimed to card above a minimum · Rewards reversed on refunds/chargebacksShow source
Cashback requires an active membership; lapses if not renewedShow source
Reward expiry / vesting
Points: no general expiry while account open; campaign points/KOSH Rewards may expire per campaign; all rewards forfeited on account closureShow source
Reward exclusions
Transactions made primarily to generate rewards · Manufactured spend, circular transactionsShow source
Credit & financing
Credit line
YesShow source
YesShow source
Credit type
Crypto-backed creditShow source
Crypto-backed creditShow source
Max loan-to-value
100%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Spending limit equals collateral market value (1:1)
100%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Spending limit equals USD market value of collateral (1:1)
Interest (APR)
0%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Issuer reserves right to introduce interest in the future
0%Show source
Interest notes
Currently 0% on all purchases; issuer may introduce interest for new purchases in the futureShow source
Grace period
Liquidation if payment not made within one calendar day; issuer may allow extra graceShow source
Liquidation if an outstanding payment is not paid in full within one calendar day (issuer may allow more)Show source
Repayment
Balances in the linked wallet are used to repay card spending; collateral liquidated if unpaidShow source
Liquidation risk
YesShow source
YesShow source
Availability
Available in
GlobalConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Used in 90+ countries
Not available in
United StatesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
International terms for non-US persons; separate US terms exist
Account / spend currencies
USDShow source
Own IBAN / bank details
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Virtual USD, EUR, GBP, AED and SWIFT accounts
Features
Apple Pay
YesShow source
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Where supported
Google Pay
YesShow source
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Where supported
Physical card
YesShow source
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Pro (plastic) and Max (metal) tiers only
Virtual card
YesShow source
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Lite tier is virtual-only
ATM withdrawals
YesShow source
Spend stablecoins
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
USDC and USDT balance
Airport lounge access
NoConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Lite none; Pro and Max yes
Purchase protection
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
$10,000 on all tiers per table
Spendable assets
USD · USDCConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Card collateralized by KOSH USD balance; USDC can be added
1,000+ tokens accepted for fundingShow source
Blockchains
Ethereum · Polygon · Optimism · ArbitrumShow source
Ethereum · Polygon · Optimism · ArbitrumConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Supported blockchains for collateral; more may be added
Limits
ATM limit
$750Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Per transaction; maximum 3 withdrawals per 24 hours
Annual cost at 1,500 EUR/month
KOSH Global Card
- Annual & monthly fees−9 EUR
- FX costs−72 EUR
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costs−23 EUR
- Cashback+180 EUR
- Net annual value76 EUR
Tria Card
- Annual & monthly fees−98 EUR
- FX costs+0 EUR
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costs−23 EUR
- Cashback+16 EUR
- Net annual value-104 EUR
Assumes 300 EUR foreign spend and 100 EUR ATM per month, base tier only. Use your own numbers