Goblin Card vs KuCard
Head-to-head on the facts that decide your money - fee stacks, KYC, the bitcoin flow and limits.
Short answer: too close to call on the weighted score. The decision is your use case: check the bitcoin-flow rows below.
| Overall score | 5.5 | 5.2 |
|---|---|---|
| BTC load | Direct BTC top-up (on-chain) | BTC via in-app conversion |
| BTC sale timing | Not documented | Not documented |
| KYC | No KYC | Full KYC |
| Custody | Custodial | Custodial |
| Top-up fee | 3.5% | not documented |
| FX fee | 0% | not documented |
| Monthly fee | none | ? |
| Cashback | none | none |
| Regions | GLOBAL, LATAM | APAC |
Pick Goblin Card if
- Lighter KYC (No KYC vs Full KYC)
Pick KuCard if
- you match none of Goblin Card's edge cases - the closer score makes it the default
Goblin Card
The strongest physical no-KYC card pitch: a real Mastercard with ATM access, 0% FX and 0% ATM fees, XMR deposits and privacy-preserving support channels. The trade-offs are a $350 entry price, 3.5-4% deposit fees and an unlicensed custodial balance - treat it as a privacy tool, not a bank account.
KuCard
FAQ
Which is better for privacy, Goblin Card or KuCard?
Goblin Card requires no KYC, while KuCard requires Full KYC. Lower KYC means less data exposure - and weaker regulatory protection if something goes wrong.
When does my bitcoin get sold on each card?
Goblin Card: Not documented. KuCard: Not documented. Sale timing determines your price exposure between loading and spending.
Which is cheaper overall?
Compare the full stack - top-up, FX, monthly, ATM - against your own spending mix in the fee calculator. Headline numbers alone flip with real usage.