Short answer: Current for simple neobank, Affirm for BNPL. For gig workers wanting all four (savings APY + crypto + cashback + earnings tracking), Kronos wins both.
| Current | Affirm | Kronos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee model | capped savings | BNPL only | zero crypto platform fee on Pro |
| Savings APY | 4% on first $6k | limited | 2.5% on full balance |
| Crypto | no | no | 30+ coins · $0 fee on Pro |
| Best for | simple neobank | BNPL | all-in-one for gig workers |
Current is built for simple neobank and Affirm is built for BNPL. Pick the one whose primary use case matches yours. If you want 2.5% APY savings, gig earnings tracking, and zero-fee crypto in the same app, Kronos beats both.
Current wins for simple neobank; Affirm wins for BNPL. For gig workers wanting savings + crypto + debit + earnings tracking in one app, Kronos beats both.
Current: capped savings. Affirm: BNPL only. Kronos Pro: $0 platform fee on 30+ cryptos plus 2.5% APY savings.
Of the three: Kronos Pro pays 2.5% APY on the full balance with no conditions; Current 4% on first $6k; Affirm limited.
Current: no. Affirm: no. Kronos: 30+ coins with $0 platform fee on Pro via our licensed partners.