# CARDS Funding Rate on Gate

As of 2026-10-03 21:10 UTC, the CARDS perpetual on Gate pays -0.0682% per 4h, -0.1364% per 8 hours (-149.36% APR), so shorts pay longs. That is the 3rd highest of 3 exchanges shown, against a volume-weighted average of -0.0120% per 8 hours (-13.10% APR). Over the last 7 days Gate averaged -0.1947% per 8 hours (-213.17% APR). The next funding is at 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC.

## Funding on every exchange

| Exchange | Market | Funding rate | Interval | APR | Next funding |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Aster](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cards/aster) | [CARDS/USDT:USDT](https://www.asterdex.com/en/trade/pro/futures/CARDSUSDT) | 0.0013% | 1h | 10.95% | — |
| [LBank](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cards/lbank) | [CARDS/USDT:USDT](https://www.lbank.com/futures/cardsusdt) | -0.0100% | 8h | -10.95% | 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC |
| [Gate](https://arbtide.com/funding-rates/cards/gate) | [CARDS/USDT:USDT](https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/CARDS_USDT) | -0.0682% | 4h | -149.36% | 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the CARDS funding rate on Gate?

-0.0682% per 4h, or -0.1364% per 8 hours (-149.36% APR), so shorts pay longs. The 7-day average is -0.1947% per 8 hours (-213.17% APR).

### How often does Gate pay CARDS funding?

Every 4 hours. The next payment is at 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC.

### Is CARDS funding on Gate higher than on other exchanges?

Gate is the 3rd highest of 3 exchanges shown. The highest is Aster at 0.0013% per 1h (10.95% APR) and the lowest is Gate at -0.0682% per 4h (-149.36% APR).

### How do you arbitrage CARDS funding with Gate?

Long CARDS on Gate and short on Aster for a gross spread of 0.1464% per 8 hours (160.31% APR). Trading fees, slippage and the price basis between the two venues reduce the net return.