Gemini Credit Card vs Kolo Card
Crypto native
Crypto native
Verdict
- Kolo Card scores higher overall (5.9 vs 5.8 out of 10).
- Gemini Credit Card is clearly stronger on: Cashback & rewards.
- Kolo Card is clearly stronger on: Custody & security.
- A full annual cost comparison is not possible yet because some fees are not disclosed or not yet researched.
Gemini Credit Card is a good fit for
- Users who need credit rather than a debit/prepaid card
- Frequent travellers
Stronger on: Cashback & rewards
Kolo Card is a good fit for
- People who want to keep control of their keys
- Stablecoin holders
Stronger on: Custody & security
★ Our pickEditorial choice · score unchanged · Affiliate link
Neither card is our pick. The card we recommend instead:
Crypto native · ether.fi
Why we recommend it
- 3% cashback in ETHFI on up to $2,000 of spend a monthConditions apply
- 5.35% variable interest on your balanceConditions apply
- No annual or monthly fee on the base tierConditions apply
- Extras on the base tier: airport lounge access, travel / rental car insurance, purchase protectionConditions apply
- Self-custody: funds stay in your own walletConditions apply
Conditions apply; the review lists them with sources.
Score by criterion
| Criterion | Gemini Credit Card | Kolo Card |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 100 | 100 |
| Cashback & rewards | 30 | 8 |
| Availability | 3 | – |
| FX & international | 100 | – |
| Product features | 70 | 70 |
| Custody & security | 60 | 80 |
| Credit & financing | 70 | – |
| Limits & ATM | 11 | – |
| Transparency | 100 | 100 |
| Best for Cashback | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| Best for Travel | 6.7 | n/a |
| Best for Self-Custody | n/a | 6.9 |
| Best for DeFi Users | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Best for Stablecoins | n/a | 6.6 |
| Best for High Spenders | 5.9 | 4.4 |
| Best for Low Fees | 8.7 | 8.0 |
| Best for Beginners | 6.7 | 7.4 |
| Best Crypto Credit Card | 7.0 | n/a |
Conditions apply, e.g. only for the base tier, up to a monthly cap or in some countries. Tap a value with * (or hover over it) to see them.
Product
Product status
ActiveShow source
ActiveShow source
Card type
Credit cardShow source
Debit cardShow source
Network
MastercardConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Mastercard World Elite
VisaShow source
Custody model
CustodialConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Crypto rewards are deposited into the Gemini account
Self-custodyConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Since 1 July 2026: Kolo holds one key share and never assembles the full private key
Card issuer / program manager
WebBankShow source
Fees
Annual fee
FreeShow source
FX fee
0%Show source
Crypto conversion fee
0%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
0% markup on USDT, USDC and EURC
ATM fee
3% (min. $10)Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Cash advance: $10 or 3%, whichever is greater; cash advance APR from the transaction date
Other fees & markups
Late payment up to $35 · Returned payment up to $35 · Penalty APR 33.74% variableShow source
Cashback & rewards
Base cashback
1%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Everything else; 2% groceries, 3% dining
Max cashback
4%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Gas, EV charging and transit, on up to $300 spend a month (then 1%)
2%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Promotional programme that Kolo may change or end at any time
Cashback paid in
BTC or 50+ cryptos available on GeminiShow source
BTCShow source
Cashback type
CryptoShow source
CryptoShow source
Cashback conditions
4% only on the first $300 of gas/EV/transit spend each month, then 1% · 3% dining, 2% groceries, 1% everything else · Rewards are deposited when the transaction posts; some exclusions apply · Up to 10% back at selected merchants (offers vary)Show source
Credited only after the purchase has cleared ('Accrued' then 'Paid') · Kolo may modify, suspend or end the Cashback Program at any timeShow source
Credit & financing
Credit line
YesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
Subject to credit approval
Credit type
Revolving creditShow source
Interest (APR)
16.74%Conditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
16.74% to 34.74% variable purchase APR based on creditworthiness (Prime Rate 7.00% on 25 Sep 2026)
Grace period
Payment due at least 25 days after each billing cycle closes; no interest on purchases when the full balance is paid by the due dateShow source
Availability
Available in
United StatesConditions apply: tap or hover for detailsShow source
US residents only
Features
Apple Pay
YesShow source
Google Pay
YesShow source
Physical card
YesShow source
Virtual card
YesShow source
Spend stablecoins
YesShow source
Spendable assets
BTC · ETH · LTC · USDT · USDC · EURCShow source
Annual cost at 1,500 EUR/month
Gemini Credit Card
- Annual & monthly fees+0 EUR
- FX costs+0 EUR
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costs−107 EUR
- Cashback+180 EUR
- Net annual value73 EUR
Kolo Card
- Annual & monthly feesunknown
- FX costsunknown
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costsunknown
- Cashbackunknown
- Net annual valuenot enough data
Assumes 300 EUR foreign spend and 100 EUR ATM per month, base tier only. Use your own numbers