Side-by-side card comparison

Gnosis Pay vs Kolo: 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 Sep 6, 202645 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 Pay77Kolo73Higher score
CashbackGnosis Pay22Kolo54Compare the details below
TravelGnosis Pay100Kolo70Compare the details below
Funds controlGnosis Pay90Kolo56Compare the details below
Lowest feesGnosis Pay87Kolo83Compare the details below
TransfersGnosis Pay91Kolo92Compare 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 Kolo Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Kolo 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.

  • Free virtual Visa Platinum
  • 2% BTC cashback for 30 days
  • Several withdrawal routes

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
Kolo73

Gnosis Pay has the higher Overall Score by 4 points.

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

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

Purchase rewards
Gnosis Pay0% base · up to 5%
Kolo1% base · up to 2%

Kolo Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%).

Funds control
Gnosis PaySelf-controlled wallet
KoloCustodial balance

Gnosis Pay uses a self-controlled wallet setup, while Kolo 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
KoloVirtual · Apple Pay, Google Pay

Gnosis Pay lists more card formats and phone-wallet options (4 vs 3).

Money movement
Gnosis Pay3 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; IBAN outbound
Kolo5 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Kolo user transfers, Transfers between your Kolo wallets; Withdraw to an eligible card, EUR SEPA withdrawal

Kolo Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (10 vs 4).

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
1%-2%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
1%
ATM fee
$1 + 0.65%
Card formats
Virtual
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
20 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
20 crypto · 1 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
Kolo CardOverall73
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Gnosis Pay
77
Kolo Card
73
Cashback score
Gnosis Pay
22
Kolo Card
54
Travel score
Gnosis Pay
100
Kolo Card
70
Funds control score
Gnosis Pay
90
Kolo Card
56
Lowest fees score
Gnosis Pay
87
Kolo Card
83
Transfers score
Gnosis Pay
91
Kolo Card
92
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Gnosis Pay
Spend stablecoins from a dedicated Safe, SEPA IBAN funding fits euro users
Kolo Card
Free virtual Visa Platinum, 2% BTC cashback for 30 days
Trade-offs
Gnosis Pay
Consumer card being discontinued; GNO cashback ends September 30, 2026
Kolo Card
Conversion and FX fees can stack, Card spending uses a custodial wallet
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Gnosis Pay
$0
Kolo Card
$0
FX fee
Gnosis Pay
0%
Kolo Card
1%
Top-up fee
Gnosis Pay
0%
Kolo Card
0%
Card spending fee
Gnosis Pay
0%
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Gnosis Pay
0–2%
Kolo Card
$1 + 0.65%
Virtual card
Gnosis Pay
Free; available after the card application is accepted
Kolo Card
Free
Physical card
Gnosis Pay
30.23 EURe one-time; shipping free
Kolo Card
Planned for Q3 2026; not currently available
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Gnosis Pay
Not disclosed
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
Gnosis Pay
Not disclosed
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Gnosis Pay
Visa
Kolo Card
Visa
Card formats
Gnosis Pay
Virtual, Physical
Kolo Card
Virtual
ATM withdrawals
Gnosis Pay
Available
Kolo Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Gnosis Pay
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Kolo Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Gnosis Pay
Web
Kolo Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Gnosis Pay
8,000 EURe/GBPe/USDCe/day; 5,000 EURe/GBPe/USDCe/transaction
Kolo Card
$9,000/day
Monthly spending limit
Gnosis Pay
Not disclosed
Kolo Card
$9,000/month
ATM limit
Gnosis Pay
250 EURe/GBPe/USDCe/withdrawal; 500 EURe/GBPe/USDCe/day
Kolo Card
$500/withdrawal; 3 withdrawals/24h
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Gnosis Pay
Gnosis Chain
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Crypto deposits
Gnosis Pay
Stablecoins: EURe, GBPe, USDCe
Kolo Card
Stablecoins: USDT, USDC, DAI, EURC, EURI; Other crypto: BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, LTC +10
Fiat deposits
Gnosis Pay
Receive-only SEPA IBAN
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
Gnosis Pay
Stablecoin transfers; IBAN outbound
Kolo Card
Stablecoin transfers; Kolo user transfers, Transfers between your Kolo wallets; Withdraw to an eligible card, EUR SEPA withdrawal
Payout currencies
Gnosis Pay
EURe
Kolo Card
EUR
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Gnosis Pay
0%
Kolo Card
1%
Max cashback
Gnosis Pay
5%
Kolo Card
2%
Reward currency
Gnosis Pay
GNO cashback
Kolo Card
BTC cashback
08

Earn

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

Trust & availability

8 fields
Custody
Gnosis Pay
Self-custody
Kolo Card
Custodial
Control until payment
Gnosis Pay
You keep control
Kolo Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Gnosis Pay
Monavate
Kolo Card
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Wirex Limited
Card processing
Gnosis Pay
Paymentology
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Custody / key management
Gnosis Pay
Safe{Wallet}
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Bank transfers
Gnosis Pay
Monerium
Kolo Card
Not disclosed
Identity verification
Gnosis Pay
Sumsub
Kolo Card
SumSub
Programme operator
Gnosis Pay
Gnosis Pay
Kolo Card
Hardline Holding Limited
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Gnosis Pay
17
Kolo Card
28
Last reviewed
Gnosis Pay
Sep 6, 2026
Kolo Card
Aug 28, 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 Kolo FAQ

Is Gnosis Pay or Kolo 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 Kolo?

Gnosis Pay has the lower published FX fee (0% vs 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 Kolo?

Kolo Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% 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 Kolo differ on custody?

Gnosis Pay uses a self-controlled wallet setup, while Kolo 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 Kolo comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was September 6, 2026, using 45 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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