Side-by-side card comparison

Gnosis Pay vs Ethena Pay: overall score versus use-case fit

Ethena Pay Card has the higher Overall Score by 10 points (86 vs 76). Gnosis Pay looks stronger for Travel, Funds control, and Transfers, while Ethena Pay Card comes out ahead for Cashback.

Information checked Sep 1, 202629 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

Ethena Pay Card is the better all-round starting point

Ethena Pay Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Gnosis Pay may be the better fit for Travel, Funds control, and Transfers. A score cannot tell you whether a provider will accept your application or whether every feature will be available where you live, so check the latest provider terms before signing up.

OverallGnosis Pay76Ethena Pay86Higher score
CashbackGnosis Pay25Ethena Pay89Higher score
TravelGnosis Pay100Ethena Pay64Higher score
Funds controlGnosis Pay89Ethena Pay86Higher score
Lowest feesGnosis Pay87Ethena Pay87Same score
TransfersGnosis Pay91Ethena Pay82Higher score

Choose Gnosis Pay if travel and funds control matter most

Gnosis Pay comes out ahead for Travel, Funds control, and Transfers in this comparison. It is worth a closer look if those are the parts of a card you expect to use most.

  • Spend stablecoins from a dedicated Safe
  • SEPA IBAN funding fits euro users
  • Visa card with wallet support

Choose Ethena Pay Card if cashback matters most

Ethena Pay Card comes out ahead for Cashback in this comparison. It is worth a closer look if those are the parts of a card you expect to use most.

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

Where each card has the edge

The overall leader does not win every use case, so the reason you want the card matters here.

Overall Score
Gnosis Pay76
Ethena Pay86

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% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies FX

The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option.

Purchase rewards
Gnosis Pay0% cashback
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

A closer look at the split decision

Start with the strengths that drive each use-case result, then test them against costs and access.

2 cards compared
Cashback
0%
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% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay
Receive methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 0 fiat

03 · Compare the details

See how the trade-offs line up

Comparable figures receive a marker; missing or unverified details stay visible instead of becoming an assumed advantage.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
Gnosis PayOverall76
Ethena Pay CardOverall86
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Gnosis Pay
76
Ethena Pay Card
86
Cashback score
Gnosis Pay
25
Ethena Pay Card
89
Travel score
Gnosis Pay
100
Ethena Pay Card
64
Funds control score
Gnosis Pay
89
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
Setup is more complex than prepaid cards, The GNO cashback programme has ended
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% Ethena Pay markup; Visa rate applies
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
Not available
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 available
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
0%
Ethena Pay Card
5%
Reward currency
Gnosis Pay
Not applicable
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
12
Last reviewed
Gnosis Pay
Aug 31, 2026
Ethena Pay Card
Sep 1, 2026

04 · The trade-off

Ethena Pay Card is the stronger all-round choice

Ethena Pay Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 86 versus 76 for Gnosis Pay. The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. Ethena Pay Card has the higher published base cashback rate (4% vs 0%).

Gnosis Pay still comes out ahead for Travel, Funds control, and Transfers, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. 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.

Both cards list the same number of stablecoins and ways to send money out. Before applying, confirm availability in your country and recheck the provider's current fees and reward conditions.

If one card now looks like the better fit, you can check the latest application terms on the provider site or read our full Gnosis Pay and Ethena Pay Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Gnosis Pay vs Ethena Pay FAQ

Is Gnosis Pay or Ethena Pay better overall?

Ethena Pay Card has the higher Overall Score (86 vs 76). That does not make it better for everyone: your preferred fees, rewards, way of holding funds and country availability can change the practical choice.

Which has lower fees, Gnosis Pay or Ethena Pay?

The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. 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 September 1, 2026, using 29 official sources in total. Each full card review lists its own check date, sources and anything the provider has not clearly disclosed.

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