Kraken Card vs MPay

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

VS
MPay2.7/5
Feature
Ratings
Our score3.8/52.7/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Fees4.52.5
Rewards & cashback4.02.5
Availability3.03.0
App & experience4.03.0
Trust & security3.52.5
Fees & features
Card typeDebitDebit
Card networkMastercardVisa
Card formatVirtualVirtual
CustodyCustodialSelf-custodial
KYC requiredNot disclosed No
Max cashback2%Not disclosed
Rewards paid inBTC or EURNot disclosed
Staking needed for top rewards NoNot disclosed
Welcome bonusNew cardholders receive Max tier for 30 days, with 2% cashback.Not disclosed
Card issuance feeFreeNot disclosed
Monthly feeFreeNot disclosed
Annual feeFreeNot disclosed
Foreign exchange fee0%Not disclosed
Crypto conversion spreadVariable spread applies when spending across assetsNot disclosed
ATM withdrawalsNo ATM withdrawal fee from Kraken; third-party ATM fees may applyNot disclosed
Available inEurope (EEA), United Kingdom, United StatesUnited States
Spendable assets600+ cryptocurrencies, CashUSDT, USDC
Top-up networksNot disclosedBEP20, ERC20, TRC20, Base
Card currenciesEURNot disclosed
Spend stablecoinsNot disclosed Yes
Apple Pay YesNot disclosed
Google Pay YesNot disclosed
Good forEveryday spending, Travel, Online shopping, Subscriptions & AI toolsOnline shopping
PerksUp to 2% cashback, Up to 6% travel cashback, Instant card lock, Real-time notificationsNot disclosed
Card issuerUAB MonavateNot disclosed
Virtual card feeFreeNot disclosed
Referral programNot disclosed Yes
Company
Founded2011—
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
InvestorsDRW Venture Capital, Hong Shan, Jane Street, Oppenheimer Alternative Investment Management +2Not disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Up to 2% cashback in BTC or EUR
  • No Kraken transaction or foreign-exchange fees
  • No Kraken ATM withdrawal fees
  • Supports 600+ currencies
  • Visa virtual card for online merchant payments
  • Supports USDT and USDC top-ups
  • USDT works across three deposit networks
  • USDC works across three deposit networks
Cons
  • 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
  • Issuing bank, BIN sponsor and custodian are not identified
  • Physical card remains in development
  • Standard onboarding can require KYC in some regions or tiers
  • Wrong-network deposits may be lost
Best forEveryday crypto spending, Krak app users, Cardholders spending multiple assetsOnline stablecoin payments, U.S. residents using virtual cards, Web3 wallet users

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