Kraken Card vs Wirex Card

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

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Ratings
Our score3.8/53.3/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Fees4.53.0
Rewards & cashback4.03.5
Availability3.04.0
App & experience4.02.5
Trust & security3.53.5
Fees & features
Card typeDebitDebit
Card networkMastercardNot disclosed
Card formatVirtualNot disclosed
CustodyCustodialCustodial
Max cashback2%8%
Rewards paid inBTC or EURWXT
Staking needed for top rewards No Yes
Welcome bonusNew cardholders receive Max tier for 30 days, with 2% cashback.Not disclosed
Card issuance feeFreeNot disclosed
Monthly feeFreeNot disclosed
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 applyGBP 200, EUR 200, or SGD 200 per month; AUD 400 per month in Australia, then 2% above the allowance
ATM withdrawal limitNot disclosedGBP 200, EUR 200, or SGD 200 per month; AUD 400 per month in Australia
Available inEurope (EEA), United Kingdom, United StatesGlobal
Spendable assets600+ cryptocurrencies, CashNot disclosed
Top-up networksNot disclosedEthereum, Avalanche, Stellar
Card currenciesEURNot disclosed
Spend stablecoinsNot disclosed Yes
Apple Pay YesNot disclosed
Google Pay YesNot disclosed
Good forEveryday spending, Travel, Online shopping, Subscriptions & AI toolsNot disclosed
PerksUp to 2% cashback, Up to 6% travel cashback, Instant card lock, Real-time notificationsCryptoback rewards, No annual fee
Card issuerUAB MonavateNot disclosed
Virtual card feeFreeNot disclosed
Company
Founded2011—
HeadquartersUnited 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
  • No annual card fee
  • Available in 130+ countries
  • Supports Visa and Mastercard networks
  • Free Standard tier pays 0.5% WXT cashback
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 and balance exposure
  • Headline 8% cashback requires a paid plan and WXT lock
  • Cashback is paid in volatile WXT
  • 2% ATM fee applies above the monthly allowance
Best forEveryday crypto spending, Krak app users, Cardholders spending multiple assetsCrypto-funded everyday spending, WXT holders seeking cashback, International ATM spending

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