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Backpack vs Pairs

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

Backpack

Backpack

Backpack Exchange, is a fully regulated cryptocurrency exchange built by the team behind the Solana-native Backpack Wallet and the Mad Lads NFT collec...

CIR score3.9
VS
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

General

Platform
Backpacklogo
Pairslogo
Founded
Backpack2022
Pairs2018
Headquarters
BackpackTokyo, Japan
PairsGibraltar
Availability
BackpackWorldwide (lending unavailable in US, a few states restricted)
PairsWorldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Backpack
PairsUse referral code: SoDXjaMP for $5 bonus on sign up
Token
Backpack
PairsPAIRS
Compounding
BackpackYes
PairsNo
Payouts
Backpack
Pairs
Fees
Backpack
Pairs
Lockup
BackpackUnbonding period applies
Pairs
Maker Fee
Backpack0.08
Pairs
Taker Fee
Backpack0.1
Pairs

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Backpack0.03%
Pairs
BTC Max
Backpack
Pairs
ETH Rate
Backpack0.24%
Pairs
ETH Max
Backpack
Pairs
Stablecoin Rate
Backpack
Pairs

Backpack

Review

Pros

  • Fully regulated in multiple jurisdictions
  • Solana-native with strong ecosystem

Cons

  • Lending rates are dynamic and can be low
  • Newer platform

Pairs

Review

Pros

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

Cons

  • $PAIRS required for meaningful rates