Side-by-side card comparison

Krak vs Coinbase One: where the score gap comes from

Krak Card has the higher Overall Score by 18 points (74 vs 56). The available use-case scores do not point to a clear winner, so compare the fees, control of funds, card access and availability that matter to you.

Information checked Sep 5, 202649 official sources reviewed

01 · Where the gap opens

Krak Card is the better all-round starting point

Krak Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Coinbase One Card may still suit you better if its card format, way of holding funds or availability is the deciding factor. 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.

OverallKrak74Coinbase One56Higher score
CashbackKrak41Coinbase One40Compare the details below
TravelKrak83Coinbase One60Compare the details below
Funds controlKrak56Coinbase One36Compare the details below
Lowest feesKrak72Coinbase One58Compare the details below
TransfersKrak97Coinbase One24Compare the details below

Choose Krak Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Krak 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.

  • No monthly, FX or Krak ATM fee
  • Both card formats and phone wallets
  • Automatic cashback up to 2%

Choose Coinbase One Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Coinbase One 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.

  • 2% BTC on eligible purchases
  • No foreign transaction fee
  • Metal card and both phone wallets

What separates the two cards

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

Overall Score
Krak74
Coinbase One56

Krak Card has the higher Overall Score by 18 points.

Entry cost & FX
Krak$0 plan · 0–1% FX
Coinbase One$49.99/year plan · 0% foreign transaction fee; Amex conversion rates remain separate FX

Krak Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $49.99/year).

Purchase rewards
Krak0% base · up to 2%
Coinbase One2% base · up to 4%

Coinbase One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0%).

Funds control
KrakCustodial balance
Coinbase OneCustodial balance

Krak Card and Coinbase One Card use the same custodial balance setup.

Everyday access
KrakVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
Coinbase OneVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

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

Money movement
Krak0 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Krak internal send, Krak ↔ Kraken balance transfer; GBP Faster Payments, EUR SEPA
Coinbase One0 stablecoins · Not modeled

Krak Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 vs 0).

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%-2%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0–1%
ATM fee
0% Krak fee; ATM operator may charge
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 3 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 2 fiat
Cashback
2%-4%
Plan cost
$49.99/year
FX fee
0% foreign transaction fee; Amex conversion rates remain separate
ATM fee
Cash advance: greater of $10 or 5%, plus variable interest from posting and possible ATM-operator fees
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
0 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
Krak CardOverall74
Coinbase One CardOverall56
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Krak Card
74
Coinbase One Card
56
Cashback score
Krak Card
41
Coinbase One Card
40
Travel score
Krak Card
83
Coinbase One Card
60
Funds control score
Krak Card
56
Coinbase One Card
36
Lowest fees score
Krak Card
72
Coinbase One Card
58
Transfers score
Krak Card
97
Coinbase One Card
24
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Krak Card
No monthly, FX or Krak ATM fee, Both card formats and phone wallets
Coinbase One Card
2% BTC on eligible purchases, No foreign transaction fee
Trade-offs
Krak Card
Crypto conversion spread is variable, The 2% tier needs a large balance
Coinbase One Card
Paid membership is required, Debt and cash advances carry costs
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Krak Card
$0
Coinbase One Card
$49.99/year
FX fee
Krak Card
0–1%
Coinbase One Card
0% foreign transaction fee; Amex conversion rates remain separate
Top-up fee
Krak Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Linked U.S. bank or accepted Coinbase wallet repayment; crypto spread varies
Card spending fee
Krak Card
0%
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
Krak Card
0% Krak fee; ATM operator may charge
Coinbase One Card
Cash advance: greater of $10 or 5%, plus variable interest from posting and possible ATM-operator fees
Virtual card
Krak Card
Free
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
Krak Card
Plastic £0/€0/$0; US plastic requires $200 over 30 days; first eligible metal card £0/€0/$0
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Krak Card
5 plans: Starter, Lite, Pro, Elite +1
Coinbase One Card
4 plans: AOC tier 1: 2%, AOC tier 2: 2.5%, AOC tier 3: 3%, AOC tier 4: 4%
Top cashback plan
Krak Card
Max: 2%
Coinbase One Card
AOC tier 4: 4%: 4%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Krak Card
Mastercard/Visa
Coinbase One Card
American Express
Card formats
Krak Card
Virtual, Physical
Coinbase One Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Krak Card
Available
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Mobile wallets
Krak Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Coinbase One Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Krak Card
iOS, Android
Coinbase One Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
Krak Card
UK: £22,000/day; EEA: €12,000/day; US: $12,000/day
Coinbase One Card
Personalized credit limit; no reusable daily spend ceiling
Monthly spending limit
Krak Card
UK: £22,000/month; EEA: €12,000/month; US: $22,000/month
Coinbase One Card
Personalized credit limit; no reusable monthly spend ceiling
ATM limit
Krak Card
UK: £250/withdrawal, £750/day, £4,000/month; EEA: €300/withdrawal, €900/day, €4,800/month; US: $250/withdrawal, $1,000/day, $5,000/month
Coinbase One Card
Cash access and its sublimit are determined by the issuer
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Krak Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Crypto deposits
Krak Card
Other crypto: Supported crypto
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Fiat deposits
Krak Card
GBP bank transfer, EUR bank transfer, USD bank transfer
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Transfers
Krak Card
Stablecoin transfers; Krak internal send, Krak ↔ Kraken balance transfer; GBP Faster Payments, EUR SEPA
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Payout currencies
Krak Card
GBP, EUR
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Krak Card
0%
Coinbase One Card
2%
Max cashback
Krak Card
2%
Coinbase One Card
4%
Reward currency
Krak Card
GBP, EUR, USD or BTC
Coinbase One Card
Bitcoin
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Krak Card
Up to 3.6% APY
Coinbase One Card
Up to 3.5% APY
How it works
Krak Card
Optional earn vault
Coinbase One Card
Borrow against collateral
Separate deposit
Krak Card
Yes
Coinbase One Card
No
Use balance for spending
Krak Card
No
Coinbase One Card
No
Lock-up
Krak Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Yes
09

Trust & availability

6 fields
Custody
Krak Card
Custodial
Coinbase One Card
Custodial
Control until payment
Krak Card
Provider controls funds
Coinbase One Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Krak Card
Monavate Limited, Lead Bank, UAB Monavate
Coinbase One Card
First Electronic Bank
Card processing
Krak Card
Stripe
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
Custody / key management
Krak Card
Not disclosed
Coinbase One Card
Coinbase, Inc.
Programme operator
Krak Card
Payward Wallet, Inc.
Coinbase One Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Krak Card
26
Coinbase One Card
23
Last reviewed
Krak Card
Aug 27, 2026
Coinbase One Card
Sep 5, 2026

04 · The verdict

Krak Card is the stronger all-round choice

Krak Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 74 versus 56 for Coinbase One Card. Krak Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $49.99/year). Coinbase One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0%).

Coinbase One Card can still be the more comfortable choice if its availability, card setup or way of holding funds suits you better. Krak Card and Coinbase One Card use the same custodial balance setup.

Krak Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 vs 0). 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 Krak Card and Coinbase One Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Krak vs Coinbase One FAQ

Is Krak or Coinbase One better overall?

Krak Card has the higher Overall Score (74 vs 56). 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, Krak or Coinbase One?

Krak Card has the lower starting plan cost ($0 vs $49.99/year). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, Krak or Coinbase One?

Coinbase One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 0%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Krak and Coinbase One differ on custody?

Krak Card and Coinbase One Card use the same custodial balance setup.

How current is this Krak vs Coinbase One comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was September 5, 2026, using 49 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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