Comparison
Fold Bitcoin Credit Card vs. Gemini Credit Card compared
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Illustration Drawn by us from the provider logo and card colours, not the official card picture. Drawn on Fold Bitcoin Credit CardFold
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Illustration Drawn by us from the provider logo and card colours, not the official card picture. Drawn on Gemini Credit CardGemini
In short
- Gemini Credit Card has the higher score (64.91).
| Attribute |
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|---|---|---|
| Score | average | average |
| CostsWeight 25 % | 100 | 100 |
| KYC and privacyWeight 20 % | 35 | 35 |
| FeaturesWeight 15 % | 53 | 93 |
| AvailabilityWeight 10 % | 17 | 17 |
| RewardsWeight 10 % | 64 | 52 |
| TrustWeight 10 % | 80 | 72 |
| CommunityWeight 10 % | not scored | not scored |
| KYC | KYC: ID document | KYC: ID document |
| Limits (entry level) |
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no limits captured |
| Basics | ||
| Card form |
credit
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foldapp.com
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A credit card that is all-in on bitcoin.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
credit
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gemini.com
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The Gemini Credit Card®Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Card types (differs) |
virtual, physical
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foldapp.com
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This Agreement becomes effective and legally binding on the earliest of the date you activate or first use the Card, whether issued in physical form or as a virtual card through the Fold mobile applic...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
virtual, physical, metal
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gemini.com
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Once verified, we will issue a digital version of your credit card. You can add this card to Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay or you can also use it for online purchases. To access your card det...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
| Card network (differs) |
Visa
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foldapp.com
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The Fold Bitcoin Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Mastercard
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gemini.com
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Mastercard® World EliteChecked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Custody |
custodial
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foldapp.com
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Bitcoin custody and exchange services are provided by BitGo and are subject to BitGo's Terms of Use.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
custodial
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gemini.com
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ANY DIRECT DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF (IN THE AGGREGATE) THE VALUE OF ANY OF YOUR ALLEGEDLY LOST REWARDS AMOUNT IN THE CUSTODY OF GEMINI AT THE TIME OF LOSS.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Funding model |
credit line
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foldapp.com
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Credit is subject to approval. Applicants are subject to a credit check and must meet applicable lending criteria.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
credit line
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gemini.com
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You understand that by checking the box, you are providing written instructions to us to obtain information from your personal credit report or other information that we will use when considering your...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Card currencies |
USD
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foldapp.com
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The Fold Bitcoin Credit Card may only be used for purchases and transactions in U.S. dollars ("USD").Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
USD
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gemini.com
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The Gemini Credit Card is a reward credit card that allows you to use U.S. dollars and earn rewards in bitcoin or other accepted crypto, with rewards automatically added to your Gemini account.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Usage |
personal
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foldapp.com
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You may use the Card only for bona fide personal, family, or household purposes to purchase goods and services from merchants that accept the Card and access any other feature we expressly make availa...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
personal
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gemini.com
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The Rewards Program enables eligible Gemini customers to receive digital asset rewards ("Rewards") on certain Qualifying Purchase Transactions (defined below) made using the Gemini Mastercard® Credit...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Issuer / BIN sponsor (differs) |
Celtic Bank
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foldapp.com
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The Fold Bitcoin Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
WebBank
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gemini.com
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The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Limits depend on | unknown | unknown |
| Cards per account | unknown | unknown |
| Availability | ||
| Available in |
Available in: United States
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foldapp.com
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Available in the U.S.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Available in: United States
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gemini.com
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We began onboarding waitlist members earlier this year, and given the overwhelming response, the Gemini Credit Card is now available to eligible individuals in all 50 U.S. states.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Crypto | ||
| Supported assets (differs) |
BTC
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foldapp.com
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All rewards paid in bitcoin.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, FET, RNDR, LPT
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gemini.com
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Gemini Credit Card holders benefited immensely from bitcoin and ether's recent rallies in particular. The value of bitcoin crypto rewards held by cardholders have appreciated by 141.3%, while ether re...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
| Number of supported assets (differs) | unknown |
50
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gemini.com
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Earn XRP, bitcoin, or 50+ crypto available on Gemini.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Top-up networks (differs) | unknown |
not applicable
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gemini.com
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You understand that by checking the box, you are providing written instructions to us to obtain information from your personal credit report or other information that we will use when considering your...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Add this value? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Fiat top-up (differs) | unknown |
not applicable
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gemini.com
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You understand that by checking the box, you are providing written instructions to us to obtain information from your personal credit report or other information that we will use when considering your...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Add this value? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Payments | ||
| Mobile wallets (differs) |
Apple Pay
Google Pay
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foldapp.com
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Pre-filled applications for verified Fold users, quick decisions, instant provisioning to Apple Pay and Google Pay.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Samsung Pay
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gemini.com
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Yes, the Gemini Credit Card works with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| ATM withdrawals (differs) |
No
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support.foldapp.com
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ATM withdrawals are NOT AVAILABLEChecked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Yes
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gemini.com
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The following transactions are NOT considered purchases and are NOT Qualifying Purchase Transactions and you will NOT be eligible to receive Rewards for such transactions: - ATM transactions; - Card...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Contactless | unknown | unknown |
| Fees | ||
| Virtual card issuance | unknown | unknown |
| Physical card issuance | unknown | unknown |
| Free cards | unknown | unknown |
| Shipping | unknown | unknown |
| Monthly fee (differs) |
0.00 USD
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foldapp.com
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Keep a Reserve balance and every swipe earns at that tier — no monthly fee, no points math, no re-qualifying.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
unknown |
| Annual fee |
0.00 USD
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foldapp.com
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Annual Fee. There is no annual fee imposed for the issuance or maintenance of the Card. Use of the Card requires an active Fold account in good standing.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
0.00 USD
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gemini.com
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Earn up to 4% crypto back on every purchase with no annual feeChecked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Top-up fee | unknown | unknown |
| Crypto deposit fee | unknown | unknown |
| Crypto conversion fee (differs) | unknown |
0 %
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gemini.com
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No annual fee. Plus, no foreign transaction fees and no exchange fees to acquire your crypto rewards.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Foreign currency fee (differs) |
0 % above the network rate
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foldapp.com
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Foreign Transaction Fee. We do not charge a fee for Transactions made in a foreign currency. The card network converts the amount to U.S. dollars using its own procedures. The rate applied on the proc...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
0 %
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gemini.com
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No foreign transaction feesChecked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| FX free allowance | unknown | unknown |
| Minimum FX fee | unknown | unknown |
| ATM fee | unknown | unknown |
| Declined payment fee | unknown | unknown |
| Refund fee | unknown | unknown |
| Inactivity fee | unknown | unknown |
| Minimum monthly spend | unknown | unknown |
| Inactivity rule (differs) |
Unredeemed rewards are forfeitable after twelve consecutive months of account inactivity.
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foldapp.com
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Rewards that remain unredeemed for twelve (12) consecutive months of account inactivity, or that remain outstanding when your Fold Program Accounts are closed or the Rewards Program terminates, are fo...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
If you never use your digital card and don't activate your physical card within 60 days, Gemini may close your card, in accordance with, the cardholder agreement.
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support.gemini.com
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If you never use your digital card and don't activate your physical card within 60 days, Gemini may close your card, in accordance with, the cardholder agreement.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 29 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 29 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Card replacement | unknown | unknown |
| Rewards | ||
| Cashback (differs) | 1.5 % (level 0); 1.5 % (level 1); 1.75 % (level 2); 2 % (level 3); 3 % (level 4); 4 % (level 5); 5 % (level 6) · in BTC | 4 % (spend from 0/month); 3 % (spend from 0/month); 2 % (spend from 0/month); 1 % (spend from 0/month) · in BTC |
| Referral bonus (invited friend) (differs) |
10 USD
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support.foldapp.com
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## What does the referral-receiver receive? - Your referral gets $10 of bitcoin with their first Fold Debit Card purchase of at least $25. - 100 spinsChecked Verified Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
unknown |
| Referral bonus (you) (differs) |
$5 of bitcoin when the referral spends $25 from their Fold balance, plus 100 spins and Spin Squad earnings of 1–50 sats on qualifying bitcoin purchases or Fold Debit Card use.
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support.foldapp.com
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## What does the referral-giver receive? - You earn $5 of bitcoin when your referral spends $25 from their Fold balance. - Pro-tip: Suggest your friend purchases a Gift Card. Simplest, fastest, and...Checked Verified Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
unknown |
| Welcome bonus | unknown | unknown |
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