Blox vs Kraken Pro: fees, regulation and bonus compared
Blox and Kraken Pro both operate in the EU, but they target a different kind of user. The facts sit side by side below — licence, founding, size and what's on offer right now — so you can choose for yourself instead of us choosing for you.
 Blox |  Kraken Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence | MiCAR/CASP — AFM (Oct 2025) | MiCA — Central Bank of Ireland |
| Founded | 2019 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Nijmegen (NL) | San Francisco (US) · EU: Dublin |
| Size | One of the largest Dutch crypto apps | 500+ assets · EU entity in Dublin (Payward Europe) |
| Current offer | Free €10 when you register | Welcome bonus + 500 INK points |
| Code | Not needed | hpdjgb2b |
What Blox stands for
- AFM CASP-authorised, fully Dutch
- Flat 0.25% per transaction
- Automatic saving with recurring buys
Free €10 when you register
View BloxWhat Kraken Pro stands for
- 500+ assets, margin & futures
- Kraken Pro 0.40%/0.80%; plain app 1% to 1.5%
- MiCA via Central Bank of Ireland
Welcome bonus + 500 INK points
View Kraken ProAffiliate links · Investing in crypto carries risk
Frequently asked questions about Blox and Kraken Pro
Is Blox or Kraken Pro cheaper?
It depends on the amount and on how you buy. A fixed percentage per trade is there in black and white; a price with a spread is not — it sits inside the rate you get and never appears as a separate line. So do the maths: on a €500 purchase, a difference of 0.10 percentage points is exactly 50 cents. Our fee calculator lets you enter an amount and put the rates of Blox and Kraken Pro side by side.
Go to the fee calculator →Are Blox and Kraken Pro both supervised in the EU?
Yes, both hold a MiCA authorisation: Blox via AFM, Kraken Pro via Central Bank of Ireland. Supervision means requirements on capital, on safeguarding client assets and on handling complaints. It does not mean your money is guaranteed: crypto is not covered by any deposit guarantee scheme. And an authorisation only covers the services listed in it.
Do I need a code for Blox or Kraken Pro?
Kraken Pro uses the code hpdjgb2b, which you enter when you open your account. Blox needs no code. Look past the bonus itself, though: a one-off amount is soon overtaken by a rate charged on every single trade. What is running right now is in the table at the top of this page.
Can I open an account with both Blox and Kraken Pro?
Yes. They are two separate accounts with two separate providers, so you can pick whichever is cheaper for each purchase. The price is two identity checks, two sets of records to pull together for your own admin, and a balance split across two parties. For small amounts that rarely outweighs the difference in fees.