Coinbase CardvsKraken Card
A metric-by-metric comparison based on published fees and limits. “Best” means the lowest cost or highest reward in that row — not an editorial endorsement.
| Metric | CBVisa Coinbase Card Pathward N.A. 7.2/10 Get card |  UAB Monavate 6.9/10 Get card |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | ||
| Editor scoreComposite of fees, rewards, transparency and user sentiment | Best 7.2/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Costs | ||
| Annual fee | None | None |
| FX fee | 3% | Best 0% |
| Crypto top-up | Best 0% | 1% |
| Issuance fee | Free | Free |
| ATM fee | 0% | 0% |
| Rewards | ||
| Max cashback | Best 2%–4% cashback | 1%–2% cashback |
| Payout token | BTC | BTC |
| Staking | None | Rate scales up to 2% based on average portfolio held across Kraken, Kraken Pro & Krak |
| Perks | Apple & Google Pay · 0% USDC Spend Fee · Free ATM Withdrawals | Apple & Google Pay · 0% Kraken ATM Fee · 600+ Spendable Assets |
| Access | ||
| KYCNo KYC scored highest, then light KYC | Full KYC | Full KYC |
| Custody | Custodial | Custodial |
| Countries | 1 (US, UK & EEA (32 countries)) | Best 30 (UK & EEA (Global expansion via Krak app)) |
| Max daily spend | $2,500 | Best $10,000 |
| Monthly ATM limit | Best $10,000 | $5,000 |
| Mobile wallets | Apple Google | Apple Google |
| Networks | Ethereum, Base, Solana, Polygon +3 | Best Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum +4 |
| Top-up tokens | USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL, USDT | Best BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT, SOL +1 |
| Issuer | Pathward N.A. | UAB Monavate |
| Network | Visa | Mastercard |
The quick verdict
Coinbase Card pays the highest headline cashback at 4%, but check the staking requirement: none.
Kraken Card is the cheaper travel card at 0% FX, while Coinbase Card wins on annual cost at $0.
Both cards are available in 1 and 30 countries respectively. If your country is not on one of those lists, the choice is already made for you.
- 0% transaction, FX and Coinbase ATM fees
- Zero conversion fee on USDC spend
- Up to 2% cashback paid weekly in BTC, EUR or GBP
- $0 Kraken transaction, issuance and ATM fees
Coinbase Card vs Kraken Card — FAQ
Which is better, Coinbase Card or Kraken Card?+
Coinbase Card has the higher editor score. Coinbase Card pays 2%–4% cashback with 3% FX, while Kraken Card pays 1%–2% cashback with 0% FX. The right choice depends on whether you value cashback, low FX, self-custody or country availability more.
Which card has lower fees, Coinbase Card or Kraken Card?+
Coinbase Card has a no annual fee annual fee, 0% top-up fee and 3% FX. Kraken Card has a no annual fee annual fee, 1% top-up fee and 0% FX. The winner depends on your spend currency and funding token; run the net return calculator for your own numbers.
Can I use Coinbase Card and Kraken Card together?+
Yes, in most jurisdictions there is no restriction on holding multiple crypto cards. A common setup is using the lowest-FX card for travel and the highest-cashback card for domestic or online spend.