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Pairs vs Krak

Compare rates, fees, access, and key features side by side.

Pairs

Pairs

Pairs, formerly Fideum/blockbank, is an all-in-one crypto banking super app, with crypto support. Pairs pays interest on crypto deposits.Pairs combine...

CIR score4.0
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Krak

Krak

Krak is a new simple crypto-powered mobile payment app by the popular Kraken crypto exchange. It is designed to be a crypto-friendly alternative to Ve...

CIR score4.0

General

Platform
Pairslogo
Kraklogo
Founded
Pairs2018
Krak2025
Headquarters
PairsGibraltar
KrakSan Francisco, CA
Availability
PairsWorldwide
KrakWorldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
PairsUse referral code: SoDXjaMP for $5 bonus on sign up
Krak$10 bonus after $10 deposit with code: CIR
Token
PairsPAIRS
Krak
Compounding
PairsNo
KrakYes
Payouts
Pairs
KrakWeekly
Fees
Pairs
KrakNone
Lockup
Pairs
KrakNone
Maker Fee
Pairs
Krak
Taker Fee
Pairs
Krak

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Pairs
Krak0.1%
BTC Max
Pairs
Krak
ETH Rate
Pairs
Krak1%
ETH Max
Pairs
Krak
Stablecoin Rate
Pairs
Krak2%

Pairs

Review

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Lots of banking features and supported coins

Cons

  • $PAIRS required for meaningful rates

Krak

Review

Pros

  • Simple, fee-free and rewarding app to manage crypto payments
  • Pays interest rewards on most coins
  • No lock ups

Cons

  • Rates are modest
  • New app with limited features vs full Kraken