Cash back · Mastercard

KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Essential Plan

Cash back on eligible spending. Compare the earn rates and conditions with where you shop.

Annual fee
$48
Foreign transaction fee
1.5%
Purchase APR
20.99%

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Worth considering if

You prefer cash back and spend at merchants that qualify for the listed rates.

Before you choose

Extra rewards and benefits need to outweigh the annual fee. Interest can outweigh rewards if you carry a balance.

Rewards

Current rates. Conditions and limits matter as much as the headline number.

Groceries
1% cash back
Eating & drinking (restaurants)
1% cash back
Transportation and transit
1% cash back
Base earn rate (purchases outside groceries, dining, and transportation earn 0% cash back)
0% cash back

Merchant coding and eligibility determine the rate. Rates do not add together unless the issuer explicitly allows it.

Using your rewards

Redemption value depends on how you use your rewards. Check the issuer’s redemption terms before comparing points with cash.

Welcome offer

We haven’t included a verified welcome offer in this estimate. That doesn’t mean no promotion is available. Check the issuer’s current offer and eligibility conditions.

Fees and eligibility

Paying interest can outweigh the rewards you earn.

Annual fee
$48
Additional card
$0
Purchase interest rate
20.99%
Cash advance interest rate
22.99%
Foreign transaction fee
1.5%

Who can apply?

Minimum income
No minimum stated

Meeting published income criteria does not guarantee approval. Other eligibility conditions and fees may apply.

Benefits

Value the benefits you will use—not every advertised perk.

Card benefits

Check the issuer’s benefit guide for the full list.

Similar cards

Related reward programs and fees—not a ranking for your spending.

Common questions

Is KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Essential Plan worth the annual fee?

It depends on whether the extra rewards and benefits you actually use outweigh the $48 annual fee. Use your spending to compare the ongoing value after fees.

Does this card charge a foreign transaction fee?

The published foreign transaction fee is 1.5%. Exchange rates and other applicable charges can still affect your cost. See the issuer’s terms.

How does WealthGeist calculate my estimate?

We match eligible spending to each card’s reward rules, account for spending limits and subtract fees. You can check the breakdown and adjust assumptions. Welcome offers and ongoing rewards are shown separately.

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