Krak Card (Kraken) vs KuCard
Head-to-head on the facts that decide your money - fee stacks, KYC, the bitcoin flow and limits.
Short answer: Krak Card (Kraken) wins overall (7/10 vs 5.2/10). The right pick still depends on your priority - see the flow comparison below.
| Krak Card (Kraken) |  KuCard | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7 | 5.2 |
| BTC load | BTC via in-app conversion | BTC via in-app conversion |
| BTC sale timing | BTC sold per transaction | Not documented |
| KYC | Full KYC | Full KYC |
| Custody | Custodial | Custodial |
| Top-up fee | 0% | not documented |
| FX fee | 0% | not documented |
| Monthly fee | none | ? |
| Cashback | 2% in cash (GBP/EUR) or BTC | none |
| Regions | UK, EEA, US | APAC |
Pick Krak Card (Kraken) if
- Higher documented cashback (2% vs none)
- Wider documented availability
Pick KuCard if
- you match none of Krak Card (Kraken)'s edge cases - the closer score makes it the default
Krak Card (Kraken)
Kraken's consumer debit card: hold BTC (and 600+ other assets) in the Krak account and spend via an editable Spend Order that auto-converts at authorization on the Mastercard rate - no markup, no monthly fee, free plastic, metal for 50k balances, instant tiered cashback up to 2% in fiat or sats. Costs hide in the variable conversion spread, the default Rewards tier earns nothing, and spend/ATM limits are not published.
KuCard
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FAQ
Which is better for privacy, Krak Card (Kraken) or KuCard?
Krak Card (Kraken) requires Full 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?
Krak Card (Kraken): BTC sold per transaction. 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.