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Krak vs Pairs

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

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

Fees & Financial

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

Cryptocurrency Rates

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

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

Pairs

Review

Pros

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

Cons

  • $PAIRS required for meaningful rates