Side-by-side card comparison

Nexo vs Krak: fees, rewards and account setup

Krak Card has the higher Overall Score by 8 points (74 vs 66). Krak Card also looks stronger for Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers. The details below show where Nexo Card may still be the better personal fit.

Information checked Sep 2, 202640 official sources reviewed

01 · Make the first cut

Krak Card is the better all-round starting point

Krak Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Nexo 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.

OverallNexo66Krak74Higher score
CashbackNexo41Krak41Same score
TravelNexo65Krak83Higher score
Funds controlNexo52Krak56Higher score
Lowest feesNexo57Krak72Higher score
TransfersNexo91Krak97Higher score

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

Nexo 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. The other card looks stronger for Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers, so compare that advantage with the features you would actually use.

  • Choose debit spend or credit-line use
  • No base monthly or annual card fee
  • Virtual card works with phone wallets

Choose Krak Card if travel and funds control matter most

Krak Card 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.

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

The differences that could change the result

The overall score points one way, but a specific use case or product condition may point another.

Overall Score
Nexo66
Krak74

Krak Card has the higher Overall Score by 8 points.

Entry cost & FX
Nexo$0 plan · 0.2–2.5% FX
Krak$0 plan · 0–1% FX

Krak Card has the lower published FX fee (0–1% vs 0.2–2.5%).

Purchase rewards
Nexo0.5% base · up to 2%
Krak0% base · up to 2%

Nexo Card has the higher published base cashback rate (0.5% vs 0%).

Funds control
NexoCustodial balance
KrakCustodial balance

Nexo Card and Krak Card use the same custodial balance setup.

Everyday access
NexoVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
KrakVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

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

Money movement
Nexo2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Nexo account internal transfer; Nexo account bank withdrawal
Krak0 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Krak internal send, Krak ↔ Kraken balance transfer; GBP Faster Payments, EUR SEPA

Both cards list the same number of stablecoins and ways to send money out.

02 · Read the shortlist

A closer look at the two cards

These quick facts cover the costs, rewards and everyday features most likely to shape your choice. Use the full table below when you want the finer details.

2 cards compared
Cashback
0.5%-2%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0.2–2.5%
ATM fee
0–2%; minimum 1.99 EUR/GBP
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
10 crypto · 1 fiat
Payout methods
4 crypto · 3 fiat
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

03 · Compare the details

Compare the details side by side

We highlight a better number only when both cards publish values that can be compared fairly. Anything missing stays clearly marked.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
Nexo CardOverall66
Krak CardOverall74
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
Nexo Card
66
Krak Card
74
Cashback score
Nexo Card
41
Krak Card
41
Travel score
Nexo Card
65
Krak Card
83
Funds control score
Nexo Card
52
Krak Card
56
Lowest fees score
Nexo Card
57
Krak Card
72
Transfers score
Nexo Card
91
Krak Card
97
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
Nexo Card
Choose debit spend or credit-line use, No base monthly or annual card fee
Krak Card
No monthly, FX or Krak ATM fee, Both card formats and phone wallets
Trade-offs
Nexo Card
Spending follows the Nexo account model, Credit Mode adds collateral risk
Krak Card
Crypto conversion spread is variable, The 2% tier needs a large balance
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
Nexo Card
$0
Krak Card
$0
FX fee
Nexo Card
0.2–2.5%
Krak Card
0–1%
Top-up fee
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Krak Card
Not disclosed
Card spending fee
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Krak Card
0%
ATM fee
Nexo Card
0–2%; minimum 1.99 EUR/GBP
Krak Card
0% Krak fee; ATM operator may charge
Virtual card
Nexo Card
Available from $50 account balance
Krak Card
Free
Physical card
Nexo Card
Free shipping; requires more than $5,000 account balance and at least Gold tier
Krak Card
Plastic £0/€0/$0; US plastic requires $200 over 30 days; first eligible metal card £0/€0/$0
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
Nexo Card
4 plans: Base, Silver, Gold, Platinum
Krak Card
5 plans: Starter, Lite, Pro, Elite +1
Top cashback plan
Nexo Card
Platinum: 2%
Krak Card
Max: 2%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
Nexo Card
Mastercard
Krak Card
Mastercard/Visa
Card formats
Nexo Card
Virtual, Physical
Krak Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
Nexo Card
Available
Krak Card
Available
Mobile wallets
Nexo Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Krak Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
Nexo Card
iOS, Android, Web
Krak Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
Nexo Card
€10,000 / £9,000/day; €10,000 / £9,000/transaction
Krak Card
UK: £22,000/day; EEA: €12,000/day; US: $12,000/day
Monthly spending limit
Nexo Card
€60,000 / £54,000/month
Krak Card
UK: £22,000/month; EEA: €12,000/month; US: $22,000/month
ATM limit
Nexo Card
€600 / £540/withdrawal; €2,000 / £1,800/day; €10,000 / £9,000/month
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
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Krak Card
Not disclosed
Crypto deposits
Nexo Card
Stablecoins: USDC, USDT; Other crypto: BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA +3
Krak Card
Other crypto: Supported crypto
Fiat deposits
Nexo Card
Nexo account bank deposit
Krak Card
GBP bank transfer, EUR bank transfer, USD bank transfer
Transfers
Nexo Card
Stablecoin transfers; Nexo account internal transfer; Nexo account bank withdrawal
Krak Card
Stablecoin transfers; Krak internal send, Krak ↔ Kraken balance transfer; GBP Faster Payments, EUR SEPA
Payout currencies
Nexo Card
EUR, GBP, USD
Krak Card
GBP, EUR
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
Nexo Card
0.5%
Krak Card
0%
Max cashback
Nexo Card
2%
Krak Card
2%
Reward currency
Nexo Card
NEXO Tokens or BTC cashback
Krak Card
GBP, EUR, USD or BTC
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
Nexo Card
Up to 13% APY
Krak Card
Up to 3.6% APY
How it works
Nexo Card
Earn on spending balance
Krak Card
Optional earn vault
Separate deposit
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Krak Card
Yes
Use balance for spending
Nexo Card
Yes
Krak Card
No
Lock-up
Nexo Card
No
Krak Card
Not disclosed
09

Trust & availability

5 fields
Custody
Nexo Card
Custodial
Krak Card
Custodial
Control until payment
Nexo Card
Provider controls funds
Krak Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
Nexo Card
DiPocket UAB
Krak Card
Monavate Limited, Lead Bank, UAB Monavate
Card processing
Nexo Card
Not disclosed
Krak Card
Stripe
Programme operator
Nexo Card
Nexo Services Sp. z o.o.
Krak Card
Payward Wallet, Inc.
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
Nexo Card
14
Krak Card
26
Last reviewed
Nexo Card
Sep 2, 2026
Krak Card
Aug 27, 2026

04 · The takeaway

Krak Card is the stronger all-round choice

Krak Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 74 versus 66 for Nexo Card. Krak Card has the lower published FX fee (0–1% vs 0.2–2.5%). Nexo Card has the higher published base cashback rate (0.5% vs 0%).

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

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 Nexo Card and Krak Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

Nexo vs Krak FAQ

Is Nexo or Krak better overall?

Krak Card has the higher Overall Score (74 vs 66). 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, Nexo or Krak?

Krak Card has the lower published FX fee (0–1% vs 0.2–2.5%). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, Nexo or Krak?

Nexo Card has the higher published base cashback rate (0.5% vs 0%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do Nexo and Krak differ on custody?

Nexo Card and Krak Card use the same custodial balance setup.

How current is this Nexo vs Krak comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was September 2, 2026, using 40 official sources in total. Each full card review lists its own check date, sources and anything the provider has not clearly disclosed.

06 · Keep comparing

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