Side-by-side card comparison

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

Gnosis Pay has the higher Overall Score by 1 point (77 vs 76). MetaMask Card looks stronger for Cashback, while Gnosis Pay comes out ahead for Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers.

Information checked Aug 12, 202629 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

Gnosis Pay is the better all-round starting point

Gnosis Pay has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. MetaMask Card may be the better fit for Cashback. 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.

OverallMetaMask76Gnosis Pay77Higher score
CashbackMetaMask49Gnosis Pay22Higher score
TravelMetaMask91Gnosis Pay100Higher score
Funds controlMetaMask87Gnosis Pay89Higher score
Lowest feesMetaMask82Gnosis Pay87Higher score
TransfersMetaMask59Gnosis Pay91Higher score

Choose MetaMask Card if cashback matters most

MetaMask 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.

  • Spend enabled MetaMask wallet assets
  • Self-custody spend model
  • Free Virtual tier includes mUSD cashback

Choose Gnosis Pay if travel and funds control matter most

Gnosis Pay comes out ahead for Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, 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

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
MetaMask76
Gnosis Pay77

Gnosis Pay has the higher Overall Score by 1 points.

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

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

Purchase rewards
MetaMask1% base · up to 3%
Gnosis Pay0% base · up to 5%

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

Funds control
MetaMaskSelf-controlled wallet
Gnosis PaySelf-controlled wallet

MetaMask Card and Gnosis Pay use the same self-controlled wallet setup.

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

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

Money movement
MetaMask5 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers
Gnosis Pay3 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; IBAN outbound

MetaMask Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 vs 4).

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
1%-3%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0–1%
ATM fee
0–2%
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat
Payout methods
0 crypto · 0 fiat
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

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
MetaMask CardOverall76
Gnosis PayOverall77
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
MetaMask Card
76
Gnosis Pay
77
Cashback score
MetaMask Card
49
Gnosis Pay
22
Travel score
MetaMask Card
91
Gnosis Pay
100
Funds control score
MetaMask Card
87
Gnosis Pay
89
Lowest fees score
MetaMask Card
82
Gnosis Pay
87
Transfers score
MetaMask Card
59
Gnosis Pay
91
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
MetaMask Card
Spend enabled MetaMask wallet assets, Self-custody spend model
Gnosis Pay
Spend stablecoins from a dedicated Safe, SEPA IBAN funding fits euro users
Trade-offs
MetaMask Card
Token and network support is restricted, Fees can offset cashback
Gnosis Pay
Setup is more complex than prepaid cards, Cashback depends on GNO programme rules
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
MetaMask Card
$0
Gnosis Pay
$0
FX fee
MetaMask Card
0–1%
Gnosis Pay
0%
Top-up fee
MetaMask Card
0%
Gnosis Pay
0%
Card spending fee
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Gnosis Pay
0%
ATM fee
MetaMask Card
0–2%
Gnosis Pay
0–2%
Virtual card
MetaMask Card
Up to 1 free virtual cards by tier
Gnosis Pay
Free; available after the card application is accepted
Physical card
MetaMask Card
Metal tier $199/year; orders temporarily paused as of June 2, 2026
Gnosis Pay
30.23 EURe one-time; shipping free
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
MetaMask Card
2 plans: Virtual, Metal
Gnosis Pay
Not disclosed
Top cashback plan
MetaMask Card
Metal: 3%
Gnosis Pay
Not disclosed
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
MetaMask Card
Mastercard
Gnosis Pay
Visa
Card formats
MetaMask Card
Virtual, Physical
Gnosis Pay
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
MetaMask Card
Available
Gnosis Pay
Available
Mobile wallets
MetaMask Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Gnosis Pay
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
MetaMask Card
iOS, Android, Web
Gnosis Pay
Web
Daily spending limit
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Gnosis Pay
8,000 EURe/GBPe/USDCe/day; 5,000 EURe/GBPe/USDCe/transaction
Monthly spending limit
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Gnosis Pay
Not disclosed
ATM limit
MetaMask Card
Limits shown in app
Gnosis Pay
250 EURe/GBPe/USDCe/withdrawal; 500 EURe/GBPe/USDCe/day
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
MetaMask Card
Linea, Solana, Base, Monad
Gnosis Pay
Gnosis Chain
Crypto deposits
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Gnosis Pay
Stablecoins: EURe, GBPe, USDCe
Fiat deposits
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Gnosis Pay
Receive-only SEPA IBAN
Transfers
MetaMask Card
Stablecoin transfers
Gnosis Pay
Stablecoin transfers; IBAN outbound
Payout currencies
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Gnosis Pay
EURe
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
MetaMask Card
1%
Gnosis Pay
0%
Max cashback
MetaMask Card
3%
Gnosis Pay
5%
Reward currency
MetaMask Card
mUSD cashback
Gnosis Pay
GNO cashback
08

Earn

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

Trust & availability

8 fields
Custody
MetaMask Card
Self-custody
Gnosis Pay
Self-custody
Control until payment
MetaMask Card
You keep control
Gnosis Pay
You keep control
Card issuer
MetaMask Card
Cross River Bank
Gnosis Pay
Monavate
Card processing
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Gnosis Pay
Paymentology
Custody / key management
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Gnosis Pay
Safe{Wallet}
Bank transfers
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Gnosis Pay
Monerium
Identity verification
MetaMask Card
Crypto Life
Gnosis Pay
Sumsub
Programme operator
MetaMask Card
Not disclosed
Gnosis Pay
Gnosis Pay
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
MetaMask Card
12
Gnosis Pay
17
Last reviewed
MetaMask Card
Aug 12, 2026
Gnosis Pay
Aug 6, 2026

04 · The trade-off

Gnosis Pay is the stronger all-round choice

Gnosis Pay finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 77 versus 76 for MetaMask Card. Gnosis Pay has the lower published FX fee (0% vs 0–1%). MetaMask Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1% vs 0%).

MetaMask Card still comes out ahead for Cashback, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. MetaMask Card and Gnosis Pay use the same self-controlled wallet setup.

MetaMask Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (5 vs 4). 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 MetaMask Card and Gnosis Pay reviews first.

05 · Common questions

MetaMask vs Gnosis Pay FAQ

Is MetaMask or Gnosis Pay better overall?

Gnosis Pay has the higher Overall Score (77 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, MetaMask or Gnosis 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, MetaMask or Gnosis Pay?

MetaMask 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 MetaMask and Gnosis Pay differ on custody?

MetaMask Card and Gnosis Pay use the same self-controlled wallet setup.

How current is this MetaMask vs Gnosis Pay comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 12, 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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