Side-by-side card comparison

Gnosis Pay vs Fold Debit: 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, 202646 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 Pay77Fold Debit72Higher score
CashbackGnosis Pay22Fold Debit44Compare the details below
TravelGnosis Pay100Fold Debit78Compare the details below
Funds controlGnosis Pay90Fold Debit59Compare the details below
Lowest feesGnosis Pay87Fold Debit71Compare the details below
TransfersGnosis Pay91Fold Debit77Compare 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 Fold Debit Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Fold Debit 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.

  • Several USD funding routes
  • Physical card and phone wallets
  • BTC rewards in the Reserve rollout

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
Fold Debit72

Gnosis Pay has the higher Overall Score by 5 points.

Entry cost & FX
Gnosis Pay$0 plan · 0% FX
Fold Debit$0 plan · $3 fixed foreign-purchase fee; waived at $5,000 Reserve or under legacy Fold+; Visa conversion separate 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% base · up to 5%
Fold Debit0% base · up to 15%

Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 0%.

Funds control
Gnosis PaySelf-controlled wallet
Fold DebitCustodial balance

Gnosis Pay uses a self-controlled wallet setup, while Fold Debit Card uses a custodial balance 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
Fold DebitVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

Both cards list the same number of card formats and phone-wallet options.

Money movement
Gnosis Pay3 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; IBAN outbound
Fold Debit0 stablecoins · ACH withdrawal, Instant debit-card withdrawal, ATM withdrawal, ACH bill pay

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
0%-15%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
$3 fixed foreign-purchase fee; waived at $5,000 Reserve or under legacy Fold+; Visa conversion separate
ATM fee
$3.50 Fold fee; waived at $5,000 Reserve or under legacy Fold+; operator fees separate
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
0 crypto · 3 fiat
Payout methods
0 crypto · 2 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
Fold Debit CardOverall72
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Gnosis Pay
77
Fold Debit Card
72
Cashback score
Gnosis Pay
22
Fold Debit Card
44
Travel score
Gnosis Pay
100
Fold Debit Card
78
Funds control score
Gnosis Pay
90
Fold Debit Card
59
Lowest fees score
Gnosis Pay
87
Fold Debit Card
71
Transfers score
Gnosis Pay
91
Fold Debit Card
77
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Gnosis Pay
Spend stablecoins from a dedicated Safe, SEPA IBAN funding fits euro users
Fold Debit Card
Several USD funding routes, Physical card and phone wallets
Trade-offs
Gnosis Pay
Consumer card being discontinued; GNO cashback ends September 30, 2026
Fold Debit Card
U.S.-only applications, Free-plan ATM and foreign fees
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Gnosis Pay
$0
Fold Debit Card
$0
FX fee
Gnosis Pay
0%
Fold Debit Card
$3 fixed foreign-purchase fee; waived at $5,000 Reserve or under legacy Fold+; Visa conversion separate
Top-up fee
Gnosis Pay
0%
Fold Debit Card
Instant debit funding costs 1.5%, capped at $25; ACH and direct-deposit routes are separate
Card spending fee
Gnosis Pay
0%
Fold Debit Card
0%
ATM fee
Gnosis Pay
0–2%
Fold Debit Card
$3.50 Fold fee; waived at $5,000 Reserve or under legacy Fold+; operator fees separate
Virtual card
Gnosis Pay
Free; available after the card application is accepted
Fold Debit Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
Gnosis Pay
30.23 EURe one-time; shipping free
Fold Debit Card
$0 card purchase fee
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Gnosis Pay
Not disclosed
Fold Debit Card
9 plans: Fold (legacy), Fold+ (legacy), Reserve base, Reserve $5,000 +5
Top cashback plan
Gnosis Pay
Not disclosed
Fold Debit Card
Reserve $100,000: 3%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Gnosis Pay
Visa
Fold Debit Card
Visa
Card formats
Gnosis Pay
Virtual, Physical
Fold Debit Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Gnosis Pay
Available
Fold Debit Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Gnosis Pay
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Fold Debit Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Gnosis Pay
Web
Fold Debit Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Gnosis Pay
8,000 EURe/GBPe/USDCe/day; 5,000 EURe/GBPe/USDCe/transaction
Fold Debit Card
$15,000 per transaction and per day
Monthly spending limit
Gnosis Pay
Not disclosed
Fold Debit Card
$50,000 per month
ATM limit
Gnosis Pay
250 EURe/GBPe/USDCe/withdrawal; 500 EURe/GBPe/USDCe/day
Fold Debit Card
$250 per withdrawal; $1,000 daily and monthly
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Gnosis Pay
Gnosis Chain
Fold Debit Card
Not disclosed
Crypto deposits
Gnosis Pay
Stablecoins: EURe, GBPe, USDCe
Fold Debit Card
Not disclosed
Fiat deposits
Gnosis Pay
Receive-only SEPA IBAN
Fold Debit Card
Linked-bank ACH, Direct deposit, Instant debit-card funding
Transfers
Gnosis Pay
Stablecoin transfers; IBAN outbound
Fold Debit Card
ACH withdrawal, Instant debit-card withdrawal, ATM withdrawal, ACH bill pay
Payout currencies
Gnosis Pay
EURe
Fold Debit Card
USD, USD cash equivalent
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Gnosis Pay
0%
Fold Debit Card
0%
Max cashback
Gnosis Pay
5%
Fold Debit Card
15%
Reward currency
Gnosis Pay
GNO cashback
Fold Debit Card
Bitcoin
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Gnosis Pay
Not offered
Fold Debit Card
Not offered
How it works
Gnosis Pay
Not offered
Fold Debit Card
Not offered
Separate deposit
Gnosis Pay
Not offered
Fold Debit Card
Not offered
Use balance for spending
Gnosis Pay
Not offered
Fold Debit Card
Not offered
Lock-up
Gnosis Pay
Not offered
Fold Debit Card
Not offered
09

Trust & availability

8 fields
Custody
Gnosis Pay
Self-custody
Fold Debit Card
Custodial
Control until payment
Gnosis Pay
You keep control
Fold Debit Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Gnosis Pay
Monavate
Fold Debit Card
Sutton Bank
Card processing
Gnosis Pay
Paymentology
Fold Debit Card
Marqeta, Inc.
Custody / key management
Gnosis Pay
Safe{Wallet}
Fold Debit Card
BitGo Bank and Trust, N.A. / BitGo Prime LLC
Bank transfers
Gnosis Pay
Monerium
Fold Debit Card
Plaid Inc., Astra, Inc.
Identity verification
Gnosis Pay
Sumsub
Fold Debit Card
Not disclosed
Programme operator
Gnosis Pay
Gnosis Pay
Fold Debit Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Gnosis Pay
17
Fold Debit Card
29
Last reviewed
Gnosis Pay
Sep 6, 2026
Fold Debit 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 Fold Debit FAQ

Is Gnosis Pay or Fold Debit 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 Fold Debit?

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 Fold Debit?

Both cards show the same base cashback rate of 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 Fold Debit differ on custody?

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

How current is this Gnosis Pay vs Fold Debit comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 6, 2026, using 46 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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