Kraken Card vs Nexo Card

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

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Ratings
Our score3.8/53.5/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Fees4.53.5
Rewards & cashback4.03.5
Availability3.03.0
App & experience4.04.0
Trust & security3.53.5
Fees & features
Card typeDebitCredit
Card networkMastercardMastercard
Card formatVirtualVirtual, Physical
CustodyCustodialCustodial
KYC requiredNot disclosed Yes
Max cashback2%2%
Rewards paid inBTC or EURNEXO Tokens or Bitcoin
Staking needed for top rewards No Yes
Welcome bonusNew cardholders receive Max tier for 30 days, with 2% cashback.Not disclosed
Card issuance feeFreeFree
Monthly feeFreeFree
Annual feeFreeFree
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 applyUp to €2,000 / £1,800 free per month; then 2%, with a minimum of 1.99 EUR/GBP per withdrawal
ATM withdrawal limitNot disclosed€2,000 / £1,800 per month at Platinum tier
Available inEurope (EEA), United Kingdom, United StatesEurope (EEA), United Kingdom
Not available inNot disclosedUnited States
Spendable assets600+ cryptocurrencies, Cash100+ digital assets, Stablecoins, EURx, USDx, GBPx
Card currenciesEURNot disclosed
Spend stablecoinsNot disclosed Yes
Apple Pay Yes Yes
Google Pay Yes Yes
Good forEveryday spending, Travel, Online shopping, Subscriptions & AI toolsEveryday spending, Travel, Online shopping, Subscriptions & AI tools
PerksUp to 2% cashback, Up to 6% travel cashback, Instant card lock, Real-time notificationsUp to 2% crypto cashback, Interest on eligible idle funds, Credit lines from 1.9% per year
Card issuerUAB MonavateNot disclosed
Virtual card feeFreeFree
Company
Founded20112022
HeadquartersUnited StatesSwitzerland
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
  • Credit and Debit modes in one Mastercard
  • No monthly, annual or inactivity card fees
  • Up to 2% cashback in Credit Mode
  • Apple Pay and Google Pay supported
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
  • Custodial account creates platform and programme counterparty exposure
  • Available only to eligible residents of Europe and the United Kingdom
  • Identity verification is required
  • Top cashback requires NEXO holdings and a $5,000 portfolio
Best forEveryday crypto spending, Krak app users, Cardholders spending multiple assetsEuropean residents spending stablecoins, Users wanting crypto-backed credit, NEXO holders seeking tiered cashback

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