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Pairs vs Backpack

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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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

General

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

Fees & Financial

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

Cryptocurrency Rates

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

Pairs

Review

Pros

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

Cons

  • $PAIRS required for meaningful rates

Backpack

Review

Pros

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

Cons

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