Comparison
Bitnob Card vs. Halocard compared
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halocard.co
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In short
- Halocard ask for the least (ID document).
- Halocard has the higher score (61.25).
| Attribute |
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HalocardHalocard
Requires KYC
Private & business
Virtual
Physical
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|---|---|---|
| Score | average | average |
| CostsWeight 25 % | 95 | 70 |
| KYC and privacyWeight 20 % | 0 | 35 |
| FeaturesWeight 15 % | 76 | 93 |
| AvailabilityWeight 10 % | not scored | not scored |
| RewardsWeight 10 % | not scored | not scored |
| TrustWeight 10 % | 95 | 78 |
| CommunityWeight 10 % | not scored | not scored |
| KYC | KYC: Full verification | KYC: ID document |
| Limits (entry level) |
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| Basics | ||
| Card form (differs) |
prepaid
Source and check
Source
bitnob.com
Wording at the source
Cards operate on a prepaid model, so users spend only what they load.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
credit
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Source
halocard.co
Wording at the source
Yes. Halocard issues Visa credit cards rather than debit cards, for higher acceptance, and doesn't require linking your bank account through Plaid.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Card types (differs) |
virtual
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Source
bitnob.com
Wording at the source
We currently issue virtual USD cards compatible with Visa and Mastercard networks. Each card comes with its own card number, expiry date, and CVV. Physical card issuance is on our roadmap pending part...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
virtual, physical
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Source
halocard.co
Wording at the source
| Plans | Virtual Cards | Extra Cards (Annual Plans) | Single-use Cards (Annual Plans) | Physical Cards (Annual Plans) | Price | Initial Deposit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Essential+ | 3 total...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Card network |
Visa
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Source
help.bitnob.com
Wording at the source
The Cards section is a full virtual Visa card issuance platform.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Visa
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Source
halocard.co
Wording at the source
Every Halocard starts as a virtual card: a full Visa number, expiry and CVC, issued in seconds and ready to use online straight away.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Custody |
custodial
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Source
bitnob.com
Wording at the source
We will act as your custodian for any Cryptocurrency assets in your Account from time to time. You will be the beneficial owner and have beneficial title to any Cryptocurrency asset held by us as cust...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
custodial
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Source
halocard.co
Wording at the source
You fund the account, not the card. Every Halocard draws on one balance, so there is no moving money between cards to cover a charge.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Funding model |
fiat balance
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Source
bitnob.com
Wording at the source
Cards are funded from your USDT crypto wallets. The conversion to USD happens seamlessly at the best available rate through our trading infrastructure. Cards operate on a prepaid model, so users spend...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
fiat balance
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Source
halocard.co
Wording at the source
Fund your balance with stablecoins (USDC, USDT) or with BTC, ETH and SOL, converted to your USD balance on arrival.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Card currencies |
USD
Two sources, two values
ShownUSD
bitnob.comchecked 29 Oct 2026
We currently issue virtual USD cards compatible with Visa and Mastercard networks.Differingvalue not recorded bitnob.comfetched 29 Oct 2026 Our verifier confirmed the shown value; the differing source is being checked. Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
USD
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Source
halocard.co
Wording at the source
Halocards are held in US Dollars. Pay in another currency and Visa converts at its rate on the day, with Halocard's conversion fee on top.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Usage |
personal, business
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Source
bitnob.com
Wording at the source
### Fintech apps offering USD spending in emerging markets ### Freelancers spending crypto earnings in USD ### Corporate expense cards funded from treasuryChecked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
personal, business
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Source
halocard.co
Wording at the source
Our Services include web-based and mobile applications for card and account management, tools for creating consumer and commercial virtual and physical cards, and virtual account services provided thr...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Issuer / BIN sponsor (differs) | unknown |
Third National
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Source
halocard.co
Wording at the source
Halocard is a financial technology company, not a bank. Card issuance is provided by Third National, a Non-Bank Principal Member of the Visa Network.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Limits depend on |
user setting
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Source
bitnob.com
Wording at the source
You can set per-transaction limits, daily spending caps, merchant category restrictions, and geographic restrictions.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
user setting
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Source
halocard.co
Wording at the source
Give a card a daily, weekly or monthly limit and it declines anything above it.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Cards per account | unknown | unknown |
| Availability | ||
| Available in | unknown | unknown |
| Crypto | ||
| Supported assets (differs) |
BTC, USDT, USDC
Two sources, two values
ShownBTC, USDT, USDC
bitnob.comchecked 29 Oct 2026
Virtual cards are issued in USD and can be funded from any of your available wallets (BTC, USDT, USDC, or NGN). The system automatically converts your funds to USD at competitive rates.Differingvalue not recorded bitnob.comfetched 29 Oct 2026 Our verifier confirmed the shown value; the differing source is being checked. Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, SOL
Source and check
Source
halocard.co
Wording at the source
| Stablecoins: USDT, USDC | Free | Instant | Transfer to a unique address on Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, Optimism, Polygon, BSC or the Solana network | | Major Tokens: SOL, ETH, BTC | 1% | 1 - 60 mins...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Number of supported assets | unknown | unknown |
| Top-up networks (differs) | unknown |
BNB Smart Chain, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Avalanche
Source and check
Source
halocard.co
Wording at the source
| Stablecoins: USDT, USDC | Free | Instant | Transfer to a unique address on Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, Optimism, Polygon, BSC or the Solana network |Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Fiat top-up |
Yes
Two sources, two values
ShownYes
bitnob.comchecked 29 Oct 2026
You can fund virtual cards instantly from your BTC, USDT, USDC, or NGN wallets. Simply select the card you want to fund, choose your funding source, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction.Differingvalue not recorded bitnob.comfetched 29 Oct 2026 Our verifier confirmed the shown value; the differing source is being checked. Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
Yes
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halocard.co
Wording at the source
| BANK TRANSFER | | | | |---|---|---|---| | ACH Transfer: USD | Free | 0 - 3 days | Pay via standard or same-day ACH directly to your Halocard-provided bank account. |Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Payments | ||
| Mobile wallets |
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Source and check
Source
bitnob.com
Wording at the source
Yes. Cards can be provisioned to Apple Pay and Google Pay for contactless tap-to-pay at any supported terminal.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Apple Pay
Google Pay
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Source
halocard.co
Wording at the source
Add a Halocard to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and tap to pay in person, including at ATMs that accept phone wallets.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| ATM withdrawals (differs) | unknown |
Yes
Source and check
Source
halocard.co
Wording at the source
Add a Halocard to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and tap to pay in person, including at ATMs that accept phone wallets.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Contactless |
Yes
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Source
bitnob.com
Wording at the source
Yes. Cards can be provisioned to Apple Pay and Google Pay for contactless tap-to-pay at any supported terminal.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Yes
Source and check
Source
halocard.co
Wording at the source
Add a Halocard to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and tap to pay in person, including at ATMs that accept phone wallets.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Fees | ||
| Virtual card issuance (differs) |
1.00 USD
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Source
help.bitnob.com
Wording at the source
| Card creation fee | 1.00 USD per card |Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
unknown |
| Physical card issuance (differs) |
not applicable
Source and check
Source
bitnob.com
Wording at the source
Physical card issuance is on our roadmap pending partner enablement.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Add this value? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
unknown |
| Free cards | unknown | unknown |
| Shipping (differs) |
not applicable
Source and check
Source
bitnob.com
Wording at the source
Physical card issuance is on our roadmap pending partner enablement.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Add this value? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
unknown |
| Monthly fee | unknown | unknown |
| Annual fee | unknown | unknown |
| Top-up fee | unknown | unknown |
| Crypto deposit fee | unknown | unknown |
| Crypto conversion fee | unknown | unknown |
| Foreign currency fee (differs) | unknown |
1.5 %
Source and check
Source
halocard.co
Wording at the source
Purchases in any currency other than USD carry a 1.5% fee.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| FX free allowance | unknown | unknown |
| Minimum FX fee | unknown | unknown |
| ATM fee (differs) | unknown |
1.5 % + 1.00 USD
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Source
halocard.co
Wording at the source
| ATM Withdrawal | 1.5% + $1.00 | Applicable when withdrawing cash from an ATM, where ATM access is enabled. The ATM operator may also charge a separate fee. There is a limit of 3 ATM withdrawals ever...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 28 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 28 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Transaction fee | unknown | unknown |
| Cross-border fee | unknown | unknown |
| Withdrawal fee | unknown | unknown |
| Activation fee | unknown | unknown |
| Minimum top-up | unknown | unknown |
| Declined payment fee | unknown | unknown |
| Refund fee | unknown | unknown |
| Inactivity fee | unknown | unknown |
| Minimum monthly spend | unknown | unknown |
| Inactivity rule | unknown | unknown |
| Card replacement | unknown | unknown |
| Rewards | ||
| Cashback | unknown | unknown |
| Referral bonus (invited friend) | unknown | unknown |
| Referral bonus (you) | unknown | unknown |
| Welcome bonus | unknown | unknown |
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