Bitpanda Card vs Kraken Card

How Bitpanda Card vs Kraken Card compare on our ratings, crypto card specs, funding, pros and cons.

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Ratings
Our score3.4/53.8/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Fees3.54.5
Rewards & cashback3.54.0
Availability2.53.0
App & experience4.04.0
Trust & security3.53.5
Fees & features
Card typeDebitDebit
Card networkVisaMastercard
Card formatVirtual, PhysicalVirtual
CustodyCustodialCustodial
KYC required YesNot disclosed
Max cashback1%2%
Rewards paid inNot disclosedBTC or EUR
Staking needed for top rewards No No
Welcome bonusNot disclosedNew cardholders receive Max tier for 30 days, with 2% cashback.
Card issuance feeFreeFree
Monthly feeFreeFree
Annual feeFreeFree
Foreign exchange fee0%0%
Crypto conversion spreadNot disclosedVariable spread applies when spending across assets
ATM withdrawals2% or €2, whichever is higher; local ATM fees may applyNo ATM withdrawal fee from Kraken; third-party ATM fees may apply
Daily spending limit€10,000Not disclosed
ATM withdrawal limit€500 per dayNot disclosed
Available inEurope (EEA)Europe (EEA), United Kingdom, United States
Not available inUnited StatesNot disclosed
Spendable assets600+ crypto assets, Precious metals, Fiat, Stocks600+ cryptocurrencies, Cash
Card currenciesEUR, SEK, NOK, DKKEUR
Spend stablecoins YesNot disclosed
Apple Pay Yes Yes
Google Pay Yes Yes
Good forEveryday spending, Travel, Online shopping, Subscriptions & AI toolsEveryday spending, Travel, Online shopping, Subscriptions & AI tools
Perks1% cashback on eligible crypto spending, Primary and fallback payment assets, Real-time transaction notificationsUp to 2% cashback, Up to 6% travel cashback, Instant card lock, Real-time notifications
Card issuerTransact Payments Malta LimitedUAB Monavate
Virtual card feeNot disclosedFree
Company
Founded20142011
HeadquartersAustriaUnited States
InvestorsValar Ventures, DST Global PartnersDRW Venture Capital, Hong Shan, Jane Street, Oppenheimer Alternative Investment Management +2
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • 1% cashback on eligible crypto-funded purchases
  • No monthly fee or initial shipment fee
  • Supports more than 600 crypto assets
  • Apple Pay support and virtual card format
  • Up to 2% cashback in BTC or EUR
  • No Kraken transaction or foreign-exchange fees
  • No Kraken ATM withdrawal fees
  • Supports 600+ currencies
Cons
  • Custodial account depends on Bitpanda and its card issuer
  • Availability is limited to eligible euro-area residents
  • Full KYC is required
  • 2% or €2 minimum ATM fee, plus possible local charges
  • Custodial card and account structure
  • Variable spreads may apply when converting between assets at checkout
  • Third-party ATM fees may apply
  • Availability varies by location
Best forEuro-area residents spending crypto, Everyday crypto payments, Apple Pay usersEveryday crypto spending, Krak app users, Cardholders spending multiple assets

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