Side-by-side card comparison

Gnosis Pay vs Ethena Pay: where the score gap comes from

Gnosis Pay's consumer card and dashboard are winding down by the end of 2026. Existing cards continue during the transition; the exact shutdown day has not been announced. Scores below describe the reviewed card terms, not availability for a new application.

Information checked Oct 6, 202630 official sources reviewed

01 · Where the gap opens

Gnosis Pay is being discontinued

This comparison remains available for existing cardholders. Gnosis Pay is excluded from our recommendations during its wind-down. Review Rebind for the EUR migration route and check the other card's current eligibility independently.

OverallGnosis Pay77Ethena Pay87Higher score
CashbackGnosis Pay22Ethena Pay89Compare the details below
TravelGnosis Pay100Ethena Pay68Compare the details below
Funds controlGnosis Pay90Ethena Pay86Compare the details below
Lowest feesGnosis Pay87Ethena Pay87Compare the details below
TransfersGnosis Pay91Ethena Pay82Compare the details below

Gnosis Pay: existing-card reference

Gnosis Pay's consumer card and dashboard are winding down by the end of 2026. Existing cards continue during the transition; the exact shutdown day has not been announced.

  • Excluded from new-card recommendations
  • EUR migration route: Rebind
  • Exact card shutdown day unannounced

Choose Ethena Pay Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Ethena Pay Card does not lead one of the use-case scores here, but it can still be the right choice when its costs, rewards and day-to-day setup match how you plan to use it. Read the side-by-side details before deciding.

  • Strong Standard cashback bands
  • No Standard monthly fee or FX markup
  • Collateral stays in linked wallets

What separates the two cards

The higher score is only the start. The rows below show which product differences create it.

Overall Score
Gnosis Pay77
Ethena Pay87

Ethena Pay Card has the higher Overall Score by 10 points.

Entry cost & FX
Gnosis Pay$0 plan · 0% FX
Ethena Pay$0 plan · 0–1% FX

Gnosis Pay has the lower published FX fee (0% vs 0–1%).

Purchase rewards
Gnosis Pay0% base · up to 5%
Ethena Pay4% base · up to 5%

Ethena Pay Card has the higher published base cashback rate (4% vs 0%).

Funds control
Gnosis PaySelf-controlled wallet
Ethena PayHybrid custody

Gnosis Pay uses a self-controlled wallet setup, while Ethena Pay Card uses a hybrid custody setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

Everyday access
Gnosis PayVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
Ethena PayVirtual · Apple Pay

Gnosis Pay lists more card formats and phone-wallet options (4 vs 2).

Money movement
Gnosis Pay3 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; IBAN outbound
Ethena Pay1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; Ethena Pay user transfer; Bank withdrawal

Both cards list the same number of stablecoins and ways to send money out.

02 · Read the shortlist

Why one card starts ahead

These quick facts cover the costs, rewards and everyday features behind the early lead.

2 cards compared
Cashback
0%-5%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0%
ATM fee
0–2%
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
3 crypto · 1 fiat
Payout methods
0 crypto · 1 fiat
Cashback
4%-5%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0–1%
ATM fee
$1 + 0.65% where ATM access is available; separate operator surcharge may apply
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay
Receive methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat

03 · Compare the details

Test the lead, row by row

A better number is marked only when both providers publish values that can be compared fairly.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
Gnosis PayOverall77
Ethena Pay CardOverall87
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Gnosis Pay
77
Ethena Pay Card
87
Cashback score
Gnosis Pay
22
Ethena Pay Card
89
Travel score
Gnosis Pay
100
Ethena Pay Card
68
Funds control score
Gnosis Pay
90
Ethena Pay Card
86
Lowest fees score
Gnosis Pay
87
Ethena Pay Card
87
Transfers score
Gnosis Pay
91
Ethena Pay Card
82
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Gnosis Pay
Spend stablecoins from a dedicated Safe, SEPA IBAN funding fits euro users
Ethena Pay Card
Strong Standard cashback bands, No Standard monthly fee or FX markup
Trade-offs
Gnosis Pay
Consumer card being discontinued; GNO cashback ends September 30, 2026
Ethena Pay Card
Card access is still application-gated, One-day payment grace adds liquidation risk
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Gnosis Pay
$0
Ethena Pay Card
$0
FX fee
Gnosis Pay
0%
Ethena Pay Card
0–1%
Top-up fee
Gnosis Pay
0%
Ethena Pay Card
Provider collateral-funding fee unknown; external network gas is separate
Card spending fee
Gnosis Pay
0%
Ethena Pay Card
0%
ATM fee
Gnosis Pay
0–2%
Ethena Pay Card
$1 + 0.65% where ATM access is available; separate operator surcharge may apply
Virtual card
Gnosis Pay
Free; available after the card application is accepted
Ethena Pay Card
USD 0
Physical card
Gnosis Pay
30.23 EURe one-time; shipping free
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Gnosis Pay
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
3 plans: Standard, Pro, VIP
Top cashback plan
Gnosis Pay
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
VIP: 5%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Gnosis Pay
Visa
Ethena Pay Card
Visa
Card formats
Gnosis Pay
Virtual, Physical
Ethena Pay Card
Virtual
ATM withdrawals
Gnosis Pay
Available
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
Mobile wallets
Gnosis Pay
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Ethena Pay Card
Apple Pay
Apps
Gnosis Pay
Web
Ethena Pay Card
iOS, Web
Daily spending limit
Gnosis Pay
8,000 EURe/GBPe/USDCe/day; 5,000 EURe/GBPe/USDCe/transaction
Ethena Pay Card
Dynamic, based on collateral market value
Monthly spending limit
Gnosis Pay
Not disclosed
Ethena Pay Card
Dynamic, based on collateral market value
ATM limit
Gnosis Pay
250 EURe/GBPe/USDCe/withdrawal; 500 EURe/GBPe/USDCe/day
Ethena Pay Card
Not available
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Gnosis Pay
Gnosis Chain
Ethena Pay Card
Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum
Crypto deposits
Gnosis Pay
Stablecoins: EURe, GBPe, USDCe
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
Fiat deposits
Gnosis Pay
Receive-only SEPA IBAN
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
Gnosis Pay
Stablecoin transfers; IBAN outbound
Ethena Pay Card
Stablecoin transfers; Ethena Pay user transfer; Bank withdrawal
Payout currencies
Gnosis Pay
EURe
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Gnosis Pay
0%
Ethena Pay Card
4%
Max cashback
Gnosis Pay
5%
Ethena Pay Card
5%
Reward currency
Gnosis Pay
GNO cashback
Ethena Pay Card
AVAX
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Gnosis Pay
Not offered
Ethena Pay Card
Up to 6% APY
How it works
Gnosis Pay
Not offered
Ethena Pay Card
Earn on spending balance
Separate deposit
Gnosis Pay
Not offered
Ethena Pay Card
No
Use balance for spending
Gnosis Pay
Not offered
Ethena Pay Card
Yes
Lock-up
Gnosis Pay
Not offered
Ethena Pay Card
No
09

Trust & availability

8 fields
Custody
Gnosis Pay
Self-custody
Ethena Pay Card
Hybrid custody
Control until payment
Gnosis Pay
You keep control
Ethena Pay Card
You keep control
Card issuer
Gnosis Pay
Monavate
Ethena Pay Card
Third National
Card processing
Gnosis Pay
Paymentology
Ethena Pay Card
Signify Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Rain
Custody / key management
Gnosis Pay
Safe{Wallet}
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
Bank transfers
Gnosis Pay
Monerium
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
Identity verification
Gnosis Pay
Sumsub
Ethena Pay Card
Sumsub
Programme operator
Gnosis Pay
Gnosis Pay
Ethena Pay Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Gnosis Pay
17
Ethena Pay Card
13
Last reviewed
Gnosis Pay
Sep 6, 2026
Ethena Pay Card
Oct 6, 2026

04 · The verdict

Plan around the Gnosis Pay wind-down

Gnosis Pay's consumer card and dashboard are winding down by the end of 2026. Existing cards continue during the transition; the exact shutdown day has not been announced.

An Overall Score does not extend a card's service life. Existing users can review the recorded costs below, but new applicants should consider a live programme and confirm its country eligibility.

Read the Gnosis transition notice and our Rebind profile before migrating.

05 · Common questions

Gnosis Pay vs Ethena Pay FAQ

Is Gnosis Pay or Ethena Pay better overall?

Gnosis Pay's consumer card and dashboard are winding down by the end of 2026. Existing cards continue during the transition; the exact shutdown day has not been announced. Gnosis Pay is not a current recommendation, regardless of its numerical score.

Which has lower fees, Gnosis Pay or Ethena Pay?

Gnosis Pay has the lower published FX fee (0% vs 0–1%). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, Gnosis Pay or Ethena Pay?

Ethena Pay Card has the higher published base cashback rate (4% vs 0%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Gnosis Pay and Ethena Pay differ on custody?

Gnosis Pay uses a self-controlled wallet setup, while Ethena Pay Card uses a hybrid custody setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

How current is this Gnosis Pay vs Ethena Pay comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 6, 2026, using 30 official sources in total. Each full card review lists its own check date, sources and anything the provider has not clearly disclosed.

06 · Test the winner

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