USD cashback up to 3% across 10 card designs, with KAST Points continuing only through November 30 and a separate USD Reserve paying promotional rewards of 8-12% by membership tier. Use code 0NDAZU6Z for 20% off paid tiers. Terms apply.
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SpendNode Rating for KAST
3.8/5
Known for: global stablecoin card access
KAST scores well because it keeps showing up in real product conversations, not just in marketing. The operator feels active, relevant, and increasingly credible.
Momentum and availability help a lot here. The issuer still gives points back on maturity and long-term certainty, but it no longer feels easy to dismiss as a thin rollout.
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KAST is a custodial prepaid Visa card program offering 10 variants across Standard, Premium, Private, and the closed Founders tier, with design collections including KAST original, Solana, Bitcoin, and Pudgy Penguins (Pengu). All designs at the same active membership tier share the same USD cashback rate, caps, fees, and KAST Points rate.
KAST's current card reward is USD cashback: Standard earns 1.5% on the first $2,000/mo, Premium 2% on the first $10,000/mo, and Private 3% on the first $50,000/mo. KAST Points continue on eligible card spend and SOL staking only through November 30, 2026. In early December, eligible balances are due to convert into KAST Pioneer Units (KPUs), while users who do not qualify will receive spending vouchers for eligible activity.
KAST also introduced Cash Bonus Rewards for some new users in eligible countries, with up to $250 in extra milestone bonuses layered on top of regular cashback. The Limited Founders Edition card was closed for new purchases at the same time; existing holders retain their card. KAST now calls its highest membership level Private, although some older card materials use Luxe.
All cards support USDC, USDT, and USDe spending, have 0.5-1.75% FX fees on non-USD transactions, $3 flat plus 2% ATM fees, require 2-minute KYC via Sumsub, are issued by Third National, and are available in 170+ countries. KAST has a 4.0-star App Store rating from 286 ratings.
Among crypto card lineups, KAST operates the most extensive program: 10 distinct Visa variants spanning price points from $0 to $10,000/year. No other issuer offers this range of tiers, card designs, or reward structures under one platform. The design collection model means you pick your tier based on spending math, then choose the card art you prefer.
The KAST Founders Edition was a limited-edition metal card sold as a one-time $5,000 purchase with no recurring fee. KAST closed it for new purchases in May 2026 (confirmed in their help center: "This card is no longer available to purchase"). Existing cardholders retain access to their card. KAST has not publicly stated whether legacy Founders cards earn under the new USD cashback model that replaced Season 5 points and $MOVE cashback in May 2026. Existing holders should check the in-app rewards page or contact KAST Concierge to confirm their current earning rate.
+Existing holders keep their physical metal card and account access
+Original purchase: one-time $5,000, no recurring annual fee
+Visa network access at 150M+ merchants in 170+ countries
The K Card is KAST's free Standard tier entry point. It earns 1.5% USD cashback on the first $2,000 of spend per month (roughly $30/mo at the cap). Cashback unlocks after a 14-day timelock and applies to your next card purchase only. KAST replaced the previous $MOVE cashback program with this USD cashback model in May 2026.
+No annual fee ($40 physical card shipping)
+1.5% USD cashback on first $2,000/month of spend (max $30/mo)
+Separate Standard Reserve account pays a promotional 8% annual reward rate on an uncapped balance
+Instant Apple Pay and Google Pay
Option 3
3. KAST Pengu Card
Pudgy Penguins x KAST: Free Standard Tier With Pengu Branding
The KAST Pengu Card is the Pudgy Penguins-branded version of KAST's Standard tier. With 1.5% USD cashback on the first $2,000 of monthly spend and no annual fee, it offers the same economics as the K Card with Pudgy Penguins branding. Cashback unlocks after a 14-day timelock and applies to your next card purchase only. Standard tier earns no KAST Points.
+1.5% USD cashback on first $2,000/month of spend (max ~$30/mo)
+Separate Standard Reserve account pays a promotional 8% annual reward rate on an uncapped balance
+Free (no annual fee)
+Pudgy Penguins co-branded plastic card design
Option 4
4. KAST X Card
Chromoly Metal Visa Infinite: 2% USD Cashback + 1% Points at $1,000/yr
The X Card is KAST's Premium-tier chromoly metal card on Visa Infinite. At $1000 per year it earns 2% USD cashback on the first $10,000 of monthly spend (max ~$200/mo). Its 1% KAST Points stream ends November 30, 2026. Cashback is timelocked 14 days and applies to your next card purchase; it cannot be withdrawn.
+100% chromoly 32g metal card on Visa Infinite
+2% USD cashback on first $10,000/month of spend
+Separate Premium Reserve account pays a promotional 10% annual reward rate on up to $50,000
+1% KAST Points on eligible card spend through November 30, 2026
Option 5
5. KAST Solana Gold Card
24K Gold Visa Infinite: 3% USD Cashback + 2% Points + VIP Concierge at $10,000/yr
The Solana Gold Card is KAST's Private-tier 24K gold plated card on Visa Infinite. At $10000 per year it earns 3% USD cashback on the first $50,000 of monthly spend (max $1,500/mo). Its 2% KAST Points stream ends November 30, 2026. Cashback is timelocked 14 days and applies to the next card purchase. The invite-only 37g Solid Gold variant uses a lower $30,000/month cashback cap.
+24K gold plated card on Visa Infinite
+3% USD cashback on first $50,000/month of spend
+Separate Private Reserve account pays a promotional 12% annual reward rate on up to $200,000
+2% KAST Points on eligible card spend through November 30, 2026
Full KAST lineup
Each tier is available in multiple physical card designs, all with identical economics. Choose your design purely on aesthetics.
The Points rates below apply only through November 30, 2026. USD cashback and Reserve Rewards continue.
Standard Tier (Free, 1.5% USD Cashback on First $2K/Month):
K Card - Classic KAST design, also available as Solana Card and Bitcoin Standard Card (same economics, different physical designs). The free entry point to the KAST ecosystem.
1.5% USD cashback (cap $2K/mo) | 0.25 KAST Points per 1 SOL per Solana epoch | $0/year
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K Card
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Solana Card
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Bitcoin Standard Card
KAST Standard tier designs captured in May 2026. K Card, Solana Card, Bitcoin Standard Card, and Pengu Card share the same 1.5% USD cashback rate and $2,000/month cashback cap.
Premium Tier ($1,000/year, 2% USD Cashback on First $10K/Month + 1% KAST Points):
X Card - 100% chromoly 32g metal card on Visa Infinite, also available as Solana Illuma (metal that lights up when tapped) and Bitcoin Black (black metal) designs. All share identical economics at $1,000/year.
2% USD cashback (cap $10K/mo) + 1% KAST Points | 0.5 KAST Points per 1 SOL per epoch | $1,000/yr
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X Card
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Solana Illuma
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Bitcoin Black
KAST Premium tier designs captured in May 2026. X Card, Solana Illuma, Bitcoin Black, and Pengu Black share the same 2% USD cashback rate, $10,000/month cashback cap, and 1% KAST Points stream.
Limited Tier (Closed for new purchases as of May 2026):
Founders Edition - No longer available to purchase as of May 2026 (KAST help center: "This card is no longer available to purchase"). Existing holders retain their card and account access. Originally a strictly-limited metal card sold as a one-time $5,000 payment with no recurring annual fee. KAST has not published whether legacy Founders cards earn under the new USD cashback model. Existing holders should verify their current rate in-app.
Closed | Existing holders only | $5,000 one-time (historical)
Private Tier ($10,000/year, 3% USD Cashback on First $50K/Month + 2% KAST Points):
Solana Gold Card - 24K gold plated metal on Visa Infinite, also available as KAST Gold, Bitcoin Gold, and the invite-only Solana Solid Gold (37g solid gold, $30,000/month cap instead of $50K). KAST previously called this membership Luxe, so that name still appears in some card materials. VIP Concierge includes priority access to KAST's senior team and event invitations.
3% USD cashback (cap $50K/mo) + 2% KAST Points | 0.5 KAST Points per 1 SOL per epoch | VIP Concierge | $10,000/yr
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KAST Gold
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Solana Gold
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Bitcoin Gold
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Solana Solid Gold
KAST Luxe tier designs captured in May 2026. KAST Gold, Solana Gold, Bitcoin Gold, and Pengu Gold share the regular Luxe cap; Solana Solid Gold is invite-only with a lower $30,000/month cashback cap.
The Pengu Card collection launched in partnership with Pudgy Penguins - one of the most recognized NFT-born brands with physical retail presence (1.5M+ toys at Walmart/Target), the PENGU token on Solana, and over 770,000 token holders. The Pengu cards are Pudgy Penguins-branded versions of KAST's Standard, Premium, and Luxe tiers with identical economics:
Pengu Card (Standard) - 1.5% USD cashback on first $2K/mo, free, plastic, Visa Platinum
Pengu Black Card (Premium) - 2% USD cashback on first $10K/mo + 1% KAST Points, $1,000/yr, metal, Visa Infinite
Pengu Gold Card (Luxe) - 3% USD cashback on first $50K/mo + 2% KAST Points, $10,000/yr, 24K gold, VIP Concierge, Visa Infinite
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Pengu Card
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Pengu Black
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Pengu Gold
Pengu designs captured in May 2026. The branding changes by tier, but the economics match the equivalent KAST Standard, Premium, and Luxe cards.
Same fees, same rewards caps, same SOL staking rate as the matching non-Pengu tier. The difference is Pudgy Penguins card art and community identity. See the full Pengu collection review for details.
Fees and Rates
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Top-up fee (stablecoins)
0%
USDC, USDT, USDe
Card spend fee (USD)
0%
Domestic USD transactions
FX fee (non-USD)
0.5-1.75%
Varies by country pair
Small transaction fee
$0.10
Non-USD transactions under $25
Declined transaction fee
$0.50
Per declined attempt
ATM fee (USD)
$3 flat + 2%
Per withdrawal
ATM fee (non-USD)
$3 flat + 2% + FX
Plus 0.5-1.75% FX
ATM limit
$250/withdrawal
$750/24hr (3 max)
Non-stablecoin conversion
2-5%
Auto-converted on deposit
Virtual cards (Standard)
Free first 2
$2 each additional (some regions $2 from card 1)
Max cards
10 total
Across all designs
Transaction fees are identical across all tiers. Upgrading from Standard to Premium/Luxe does not reduce FX or ATM fees: it raises the cashback rate, raises the monthly cashback cap, adds the KAST Points secondary stream (Premium 1%, Luxe 2%), and on Luxe adds VIP Concierge and Visa Infinite network benefits.
Physical Card Costs by Tier
Tier
Physical Card
Membership Includes
Standard
$40 shipping
First 2 virtual cards free
Premium
Included (metal)
1 free Premium card + 1 free Standard physical card
Limited (closed)
n/a
Closed for new purchases as of May 2026
Luxe
Included (24K gold plated)
1 free Gold Plated card + 2 free physical cards from any other tier
For Premium and Luxe, additional cards beyond the membership allotment are arranged through KAST Concierge. Pricing is shared on request rather than published. Virtual + physical versions of the same Premium or Luxe card count as one slot toward the 10-card account maximum.
Rewards and Cashback
KAST replaced its previous rewards model in May 2026. The 4% $MOVE cashback program was retired entirely. Season 5 points and the "1 KAST Point = 1 KAST token at TGE" framing were dropped. The new structure puts USD cashback as the primary reward, with KAST Points as a smaller secondary stream on paid tiers.
USD Cashback (Primary Reward)
Cashback is paid in USD, accrues at the moment a transaction is authorized, and is held in your KAST Rewards Balance. There is a 14-day timelock before cashback becomes redeemable. After unlock, you must manually tap Redeem in the app. There is no auto-redemption. Redeemed cashback moves to a separate spendable sub-balance and is automatically applied to your next card purchase. It cannot be withdrawn to fiat or to an external wallet.
Tier
Cashback Rate
Monthly Spend Cap
Max Monthly Cashback
Standard
1.5%
First $2,000/mo
~$30
Premium
2%
First $10,000/mo
~$200
Luxe
3%
First $50,000/mo
$1,500
Solana Solid Gold (invite)
3%
First $30,000/mo
$900
Above the cap, spending continues but earns no further cashback that month. Caps reset on the 1st of each calendar month. Cashback does not expire once earned. Refunds or chargebacks on cashback-earning transactions can claw back the related cashback (first from the Rewards Balance, then from the card spending balance if Rewards is empty).
New-User Cash Bonus Rewards
KAST now offers Cash Bonus Rewards for some new users in eligible countries. These are separate onboarding milestones, not a replacement for the regular 1.5% / 2% / 3% USD cashback rates above.
In full-program countries, the path can add up to $250 in bonus cash:
Milestone
Requirement
Bonus
1
Spend $100
Up to $20
2
Spend another $500
Up to $30
3
Spend another $1,000
$50
4
Spend another $5,000
$150
The full path requires $6,600 of tracked card spend. The first milestone starts automatically after KYC. Later milestones must be activated manually in the KAST app, and each activated milestone has a 7-day completion window. KAST has not published the eligible-country list, so check the Earn section inside your KAST app to see whether Cash Bonus Rewards are available for your account and what reward amounts apply in your country.
KAST Points and the December KPU Conversion
KAST Points remain an additional reward layer on paid tiers through November 30, 2026. Cashback and Reserve Rewards continue after Points earning ends.
Tier
KAST Points Rate (card spend)
Standard
None
Premium
1%
Luxe
2%
In the first week of December, eligible Points are due to convert into KAST Pioneer Units (KPUs) issued by a KAST-linked special purpose vehicle. KPUs are contractual rights, not shares, tokens, ownership interests, or voting rights. They cannot be sold, transferred, or traded, and KAST does not guarantee a cash value or payment. KAST says it plans periodic cash-out opportunities, but it has not published the conversion formula, valuation, timing, price, or amount.
Users must acknowledge the conversion in the app by the deadline KAST provides in December. Missing that deadline may cancel the KPUs without restoring the Points, subject to applicable law. Users who do not qualify for KPUs are due spending vouchers based on eligible activity. We value both outcomes at zero until KAST publishes the full terms and a cash-out mechanism is actually available.
SOL Staking Rewards
KAST pays additional KAST Points on staked SOL, credited approximately every two days at the end of each Solana epoch, through November 30, 2026.
Tier
KAST Points per 1 SOL per Solana Epoch (~2 days)
Standard
0.25
Premium
0.5
Luxe
0.5
Note: Premium and Private earn the same SOL staking rate. SOL staking rewards are paid in KAST Points, not USD cashback, and the Points program ends November 30.
FX Impact on Net Returns (Non-USD Spend)
KAST's official "net effect" on non-USD transactions, accounting for cashback + KAST Points minus FX fees:
Tier
Cashback + Points Gross
FX Fee Range
Net Effect
Standard
1.5%
0.5% - 1.75%
-0.25% to +1%
Premium
3% (2% + 1% Points)
0.5% - 1.75%
+1.25% to +2.5%
Luxe
5% (3% + 2% Points)
0.5% - 1.75%
+3.25% to +4.5%
Standard tier non-USD spending can go negative at the 1.75% FX worst case (1.5% cashback minus 1.75% FX = -0.25%). For heavy non-USD spenders on Standard, the math may not pencil out without a 0% FX alternative as the primary card. Premium and Luxe stay net positive across the FX range.
Tier Comparison
Feature
Standard
Premium
Luxe
Annual fee
$0
$1,000/yr
$10,000/yr
USD cashback
1.5% on $2K/mo
2% on $10K/mo
3% on $50K/mo
KAST Points (card spend)
None
1%
2%
Max monthly cashback
$30
$200
$1,500
SOL staking (KAST Points per 1 SOL per epoch)
0.25
0.5
0.5
Visa network
Visa Platinum
Visa Infinite (V2)
Visa Infinite (V2)
Card material
Premium plastic
Premium metal (Illuma variant lights up)
24K gold plated
Concierge
24/7 Support
24/7 Support
VIP Concierge + VIP events
Free physical card
$40 shipping
1 Premium + 1 Standard included
1 Gold Plated + 2 from any tier
FX fee
0.5-1.75%
0.5-1.75%
0.5-1.75%
ATM fee
$3 + 2%
$3 + 2%
$3 + 2%
Break-even (cashback covers annual fee): Premium needs ~$50,000/yr in spend to recoup the $1,000 fee from cashback alone (at the 2% rate, $1,000 / 2% = $50,000). Luxe needs ~$333,000/yr to recoup $10,000 from 3% cashback alone ($10,000 / 3% = $333,333). Both exceed the monthly caps if spend is concentrated, so paid tiers only work economically if you also value the membership benefits (free additional cards, KAST Points, Visa Infinite network features, VIP Concierge on Luxe). For pure cashback math, Standard at 1.5% with no fee is the most efficient tier under $2,000/mo spend.
USD Reserve Rewards
KAST's USD Reserve is separate from both card cashback and KAST Earn. It pays promotional annual reward rates according to the membership attached to the account:
Membership
Promotional annual reward rate
Eligible Reserve balance
Standard
8%
Uncapped
Premium
10%
Up to $50,000
Private
12%
Up to $200,000
The minimum balance to earn for a day is $10. KAST says it funds the rewards from its own revenues and balance sheet, posts them daily to the user's spending balance, and permits transfers into and out of Reserve without a lockup or withdrawal fee. The boosted schedule runs through June 30, 2027, unless KAST ends it earlier under conditions in the program terms.
These are promotional rewards, not bank interest. KAST states that Reserve is not a bank account and is not insured. The 8-12% schedule also does not change the cards' 1.5-3% cashback rates.
KAST has announced a future interest-free, charge-card-style feature connected to Reserve. The described model would allow spending during a month and replenishing Reserve by the 10th of the following month without losing that month's Reserve rewards. KAST has not published a launch date, eligibility rules, limits, or complete repayment terms, so the cards reviewed here remain classified as prepaid.
Stablecoin-Only Spending
KAST takes a deliberately simple approach to card spending: USDC, USDT, and USDe only. You do not spend volatile crypto through the card. Stablecoin deposits are converted 1:1 at 0% spread. Non-stablecoin deposits (SOL, ETH, BTC, etc.) are auto-converted at 2-5% fee.
The spending flow:
Complete KYC via Sumsub (takes approximately 2 minutes)
Deposit USDC, USDT, or USDe to your KAST wallet (0% top-up fee)
Activate your virtual card instantly (Apple Pay and Google Pay supported)
Spend at any of 150M+ Visa merchants in 170+ countries
On USD transactions: 0% card spend fee. On non-USD: 0.5-1.75% FX fee
USD cashback accrues at authorization based on your tier and the monthly cap
After the 14-day timelock, manually tap Redeem to apply cashback to your next card purchase
Virtual cards are issued instantly upon registration. Premium and Luxe physical cards are included in the membership; Standard tier physical cards are available for $40 shipping.
KAST also operates KAST Earn, a USD yield product separate from the card. Deposits into the USD Prime Vault are converted to USDKY (a 1:1 backed stablecoin powered by M0, held in a Privy wallet) and accrue variable APY tracking short-term US Treasury Bill yields. There is no lockup and no deposit/withdrawal fee. USDKY cannot be transferred externally. To move funds you withdraw back to your USD Spending Balance first.
Fiat Off-Ramp and Withdrawal Options
KAST offers a full set of withdrawal options beyond card spending:
Internal transfers: KAST Tag - free, instant, $10,000/day, 5 transfers/day
How to Apply for a KAST Crypto Card
KAST runs as a standalone stablecoin card app rather than an exchange or wallet add-on, and the lineup is unusually wide: ten Visa variants across the Standard, Premium, and Luxe tiers, in KAST, Solana, Bitcoin, and Pudgy Penguins designs. The tier sets the economics; the artwork is yours to choose. The path to spending:
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Tier first, then design - every card at the same tier shares the same cashback, caps, and fees.
Download KAST and sign up. Install the app and register with an email or phone number. The card program covers 170+ countries.
Pass KYC. Identity verification runs through Sumsub and usually takes about two minutes with a government ID and a selfie. Cards are issued by Third National once you clear.
Choose your tier, then your card. Match the tier to your spending: Standard is free at 1.5% on the first $2,000/month, Premium earns 2% on the first $10,000/month, and Luxe earns 3% on the first $50,000/month. Then pick the design you like, since all cards at a tier are economically identical.
Fund it with stablecoins. Top up your KAST balance in USDC, USDT, or USDe. The card spends from that balance and adds a 0.5-1.75% fee on non-USD purchases.
Activate and tap to pay. Your virtual Visa is ready right away; add it to Apple Pay or Google Pay and spend worldwide. New users in eligible countries can also unlock up to $250 in milestone cash bonuses on top of regular cashback.
Note: The Pengu Card (Pudgy Penguins design) has identical economics to KAST Standard: same 1.5% USD cashback, same $2,000/mo cap, same fees.
KAST Standard vs ether.fi Core: ether.fi pays 3% in ETHFI on the first $2,000/mo (then 1% and 0.5%) versus KAST Standard's 1.5% USD cashback capped at $2,000/mo (~$30/mo ceiling). Above $1,000/mo, ether.fi's headline reward is higher, but its realized dollar value depends on ETHFI's price after conversion.
ether.fi also wins on self-custody and 0% FX in supported countries. KAST wins on global availability (170+ countries vs ether.fi's 90+), 2-minute onboarding, and Visa-network breadth. The May 2026 restructure narrowed KAST Standard's edge: at the old 4% $MOVE program KAST was the highest-yield free card by total reward potential, but the new 1.5% USD-only model brings it closer to mid-pack.
KAST Standard vs Crypto.com Blue: Crypto.com Midnight Blue has dropped to 0% rewards under its current program. KAST Standard's 1.5% USD cashback wins by default at the free tier. Crypto.com still wins on ecosystem breadth and established track record.
Who Should Use KAST?
Choose the right tier first:
Standard (free):K Card or Pengu Card. 1.5% USD cashback on the first $2,000/mo of spend (max ~$30/mo). Best for users who spend close to the $2,000 cap and want a free, globally available card. Above that monthly spend, the cap eats into the effective rate quickly.
Premium ($1,000/yr):X Card or Pengu Black. 2% USD cashback on the first $10,000/mo (max ~$200/mo). To break even from cashback alone you need ~$50,000/yr in spend. The metal Visa Infinite, free Standard physical card, and Visa Benefits Portal add value beyond the math. Its 1% Points stream ends November 30.
Private ($10,000/yr):Solana Gold or Pengu Gold. 3% USD cashback on the first $50,000/mo (max $1,500/mo). Pure cashback break-even is ~$333,000/yr. The 24K gold card, VIP Concierge, events, and two additional cards are the other reasons to subscribe. Its 2% Points stream ends November 30.
Limited (Founders Edition): Closed for new purchases as of May 2026. Existing holders retain their card.
Then choose your card design:
KAST original, Solana, Bitcoin Standard/Black/Gold, or Pudgy Penguins, all sharing identical economics at the same tier. Pick the art you like.
Key considerations for all KAST cards:
Cashback redemption is manual and constrained. 14-day timelock, manual "tap Redeem" in-app, applies to your next card purchase only. No fiat or wallet withdrawal. Plan for cashback to live inside KAST, not as a parallel external balance.
Monthly caps are hard. Spending above the cap continues but earns nothing extra in cashback that month. KAST Points (Premium/Luxe) keep accruing uncapped on all card spend.
FX fee: 0.5-1.75% on non-USD transactions. USD domestic spenders get the best economics. Standard-tier non-USD spenders can go net negative at the 1.75% worst case (1.5% cashback minus 1.75% FX). Premium and Luxe stay net positive across the FX range.
ATM fees: $3 flat + 2% makes ATM withdrawals expensive. Avoid ATM use or budget for the cost.
KYC required: 2-minute process via Sumsub. Not a no-KYC card.
Look elsewhere if:
You require self-custody: ether.fi (3% cashback, self-custodial) or MetaMask (1-3%, self-custodial)
You spend around $2,000/mo and want a higher headline rate: ether.fi Core pays 3% in ETHFI within its first band, subject to token-price risk
You need a credit card (not prepaid): Gemini (up to 4% crypto rewards)
You want an established platform with years of history: Crypto.com (7+ years)
Our take: After the May 2026 restructure, KAST is a clear, capped USD cashback program rather than a points-farming play. The free Standard tier is most useful for users who spend at or below the $2,000/mo cap, where it earns a solid 1.5% in USD with global Visa acceptance and 2-minute onboarding.
Above the cap, free competitors like ether.fi Core (3% on the first $2,000/mo, then banding down) become more efficient in that band. Premium and Luxe still make sense if you actively use the membership benefits (free metal/gold cards, KAST Points, Visa Infinite portal, VIP Concierge on Luxe), but the math no longer favors them on cashback alone.
Is KAST Safe?
Card issuer: Third National
Network: Visa, accepted at 150M+ merchants globally
KYC: Required via Sumsub (approximately 2 minutes)
Custody: Custodial (funds held on KAST platform)
Stablecoin-only: USDC, USDT, and USDe spending eliminates conversion risk
Operating history: 2+ years of card operations
Fiat off-ramp: 14 supported currencies for bank withdrawals
The Third National issuance provides banking regulatory oversight for the card program. Stablecoin-only spending means no volatile crypto liquidation at point of sale - the exact amount you see is the exact amount deducted.
Is KAST a Scam?
KAST has been operating card services for 2+ years, issuing Visa cards through regulated infrastructure. The platform predates the current crypto card wave and has maintained continuous operations throughout.
Cards are issued by Third National, a regulated banking institution that provides the Visa card issuance and banking oversight for the program.
KYC is processed by Sumsub, a widely used identity verification provider (also used by Bybit, Jupiter, and other crypto platforms). The government ID + selfie verification takes approximately 2 minutes.
KAST has a 4.0-star App Store rating from 286 ratings. The sample remains modest relative to major exchange apps, so it is useful supporting evidence rather than a definitive measure of user satisfaction.
The Visa network provides standard transaction protections, including chargeback mechanisms and dispute resolution at 150M+ merchants globally.
The Pudgy Penguins partnership (Pengu collection) is a legitimate co-branded collaboration with one of the most recognized NFT-born brands, which has physical retail presence at Walmart and Target (1.5M+ toys sold) and over 770,000 PENGU token holders.
What to be aware of
Custody is fully centralized. If KAST goes offline, deposited funds are at risk.
Cashback cannot be withdrawn to fiat or to an external wallet. It must be redeemed inside KAST and applied to your next card purchase. If KAST goes offline or restricts your account, accumulated cashback may be inaccessible.
Cashback is timelocked 14 days before redemption and can be clawed back if a transaction is later refunded or charged back. KAST will first remove the clawback from your Rewards Balance, then deduct the remainder from your card spending balance if the Rewards Balance is empty.
KAST has changed its rewards program multiple times. Points earning now ends November 30, with eligible balances due to convert into non-tradable KPUs and other users receiving spending vouchers. Cashback and Reserve Rewards continue.
The 0.5-1.75% FX fee range is opaque. The exact rate depends on country pairs that are not fully published. Standard-tier non-USD spending can go net negative at the worst case.
The $0.50 declined-transaction fee is unusual in the market.
The 286-rating App Store sample is still small relative to major exchange apps, so it should not be treated as a definitive satisfaction measure.
SpendNode Verified: The editorial team reviewed KAST's issuer identity, product terms, and live card flow per our methodology. Verification is not an endorsement or guarantee.
Countries and Availability
KAST is available in 166 countries as of November 2026. We count a country here when at least one active KAST card variant lists it, so individual product pages may be narrower.
Antigua and Barbuda (AG), Argentina (AR), Bahamas (BS), Barbados (BB), Belize (BZ), Bolivia (BO), Brazil (BR), Cayman Islands (KY), Chile (CL), Colombia (CO), Costa Rica (CR), Dominica (DM), Dominican Republic (DO), Ecuador (EC), El Salvador (SV), Grenada (GD), Guatemala (GT), Guyana (GY), Honduras (HN), Jamaica (JM), Mexico (MX), Panama (PA), Paraguay (PY), Peru (PE), Puerto Rico (PR), Saint Kitts and Nevis (KN), Saint Lucia (LC), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (VC), Suriname (SR), Trinidad and Tobago (TT), Turks and Caicos Islands (TC), United States (US), Uruguay (UY)
Asia
Azerbaijan (AZ), Bahrain (BH), Bangladesh (BD), Bhutan (BT), Brunei (BN), Cambodia (KH), China (CN), Georgia (GE), Hong Kong (HK), Indonesia (ID), Israel (IL), Japan (JP), Jordan (JO), Kazakhstan (KZ), Kuwait (KW), Kyrgyzstan (KG), Laos (LA), Lebanon (LB), Macau (MO), Malaysia (MY), Maldives (MV), Mongolia (MN), Nepal (NP), Oman (OM), Pakistan (PK), Philippines (PH), Qatar (QA), Saudi Arabia (SA), Singapore (SG), South Korea (KR), Sri Lanka (LK), Taiwan (TW), Tajikistan (TJ), Thailand (TH), Timor-Leste (TL), Turkey (TR), Turkmenistan (TM), United Arab Emirates (AE), Uzbekistan (UZ), Vietnam (VN)
Europe
Albania (AL), Austria (AT), Belgium (BE), Bulgaria (BG), Croatia (HR), Cyprus (CY), Czech Republic (CZ), Denmark (DK), Estonia (EE), Finland (FI), France (FR), Germany (DE), Gibraltar (GI), Greece (GR), Guernsey (GG), Hungary (HU), Iceland (IS), Ireland (IE), Isle of Man (IM), Italy (IT), Jersey (JE), Latvia (LV), Liechtenstein (LI), Lithuania (LT), Luxembourg (LU), Malta (MT), Monaco (MC), Montenegro (ME), Netherlands (NL), North Macedonia (MK), Norway (NO), Poland (PL), Portugal (PT), Romania (RO), Russia (RU), Serbia (RS), Slovakia (SK), Slovenia (SI), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH), United Kingdom (GB)
Oceania
Australia (AU), Fiji (FJ), Kiribati (KI), Marshall Islands (MH), Micronesia (FM), Nauru (NR), New Zealand (NZ), Papua New Guinea (PG), Samoa (WS), Solomon Islands (SB), Tonga (TO), Tuvalu (TV), Vanuatu (VU)
Major Restricted Markets
These major markets are not currently listed for this vendor. Confirm eligibility with the issuer before applying, especially where card tiers have different country rules.
Americas
Canada (CA)
Asia
India (IN)
Our Verdict on KAST
KAST's lineup is best read as three tiers wearing ten designs: the free Standard at 1.5% on the first $2,000 a month, Premium at $1,000 a year for 2% on $10,000, and Private at $10,000 a year for 3% on $50,000, with identical economics inside each tier whichever card art you pick. Coverage is the real selling point, 170+ countries on stablecoin rails with a free virtual card.
Read the cashback fine print before assuming liquidity: rewards unlock after a 14-day timelock, must be manually redeemed in the app, and are applied against later card purchases; they cannot be withdrawn as cash. That suits frequent spenders who will recycle the balance anyway. Anyone who wants cashback they can take out should discount the headline rates accordingly.
Real card activity measured from onchain settlement data. Not self-reported.
Latest closed week
Week ending November 1, 2026
Observed spend
$27.4M
Week over week
-1.4%
Frozen seven-day result using the same measurement boundary as the monthly series. Read the weekly report
Card spend (Oct 2026)
$121.0M
Settlement events
31
Active wallets
Per-chain only
Month over month
+6.3%
KAST Crypto Card Volume: monthly onchain card spend, transaction counts and trend, measured from blockchain settlement data.
Month
Card spend
Settlement events
Nov 2026partial
through Nov 1
$4.2M
1
Oct 2026
$121.0M
31
Sep 2026
$113.8M
30
Aug 2026
$104.8M
32
Jul 2026
$89.6M
32
Our read: KAST settled $113.8M in September, up 8.6% from August. Solana carried $88.7M and Ethereum $21.6M; the 30 recorded transactions are issuer settlement batches, not individual purchases.
How this is measured: USDC and USDT issuer-settlement batches sent from KAST's observed Rain program accounts on Solana, Ethereum, Base, Polygon and Arbitrum. The source accounts and monthly totals were validated independently across two closed months. These are gross settlement-date card-spend batches, not authorization-time swipes or customer top-ups. Transaction counts are issuer settlement batches, not card purchases, and the settlement accounts do not reveal the number of active cardholders. Later offchain refunds and chargebacks may not be netted.
Chains: Arbitrum, Base, Ethereum, Polygon, Solana - Source: Direct chain data, Dune indexed tables, and public chain explorers; queries by www.spendnode.io - Updated 2026-11-02 - Methodology
Are KAST crypto cards available in the United States?
Yes. KAST crypto cards are available in the United States.
Which assets do KAST cards support for spending?
KAST cards support USDC, USDT, and USDe stablecoins. Non-stablecoin deposits are auto-converted to stablecoins at 2-5% (varies per token).
How fast is KYC and card access?
KAST says KYC takes less than two minutes and the virtual card is available instantly after sign-up.
How does USD cashback work on KAST?
Standard earns 1.5% USD cashback on the first $2,000 of monthly spend, Premium earns 2% on the first $10,000, and Luxe earns 3% on the first $50,000. Above the cap, spending continues but earns no further cashback that month. Caps reset on the 1st of each calendar month.
Cashback has a 14-day timelock before redemption, must be manually redeemed in-app, and is automatically applied to your next card purchase. It cannot be withdrawn to fiat or an external wallet. KAST renamed Luxe to Private in May 2026; we use Luxe for consistency.
Do KAST cards still pay $MOVE cashback?
No. KAST replaced the 4% $MOVE cashback program with USD cashback in May 2026. Existing $MOVE balances earned before the change remain in user accounts. New spend earns USD cashback only, at 1.5% Standard, 2% Premium, and 3% Luxe.
What does the KAST USD Reserve account pay?
KAST's separate USD Reserve account pays promotional annual reward rates of 8% for Standard members on an uncapped balance, 10% for Premium members on up to $50,000, and 12% for Private members on up to $200,000. A $10 minimum balance is required to earn for the day. KAST says it funds the rewards directly, posts them daily to the spending balance, and allows funds to move in or out without a lockup or withdrawal fee. The promotion is scheduled to end June 30, 2027, or earlier if conditions in KAST's terms are met. This is a rewards product, not bank interest, and the balance is not deposit-insured. Reserve rewards are separate from card cashback.
What are KAST Points and do they convert to a token?
Premium and Private earn KAST Points at 1% and 2% through November 30, 2026; Standard earns none on card spend. In early December, eligible balances convert into non-tradable KAST Pioneer Units issued by a KAST-linked SPV, while other users receive spending vouchers. KPUs are contractual rights, not shares or tokens, and carry no ownership, voting rights, or guaranteed cash value. KAST has not published the conversion formula or cash-out terms, so SpendNode values them at zero. Cashback and Reserve Rewards continue.
What is the KAST Pengu Card?
The Pengu Cards are Pudgy Penguins-branded versions of KAST's Standard, Premium, and Private tiers. Pengu Card pays 1.5% USD cashback for free, Pengu Black pays 2% at $1,000/year, and Pengu Gold pays 3% at $10,000/year. Paid-tier Points end November 30, 2026. Available in 170+ countries via Visa.
Is the KAST Card a credit card?
KAST's currently available consumer cards use a prepaid spending model: you fund the account before spending, with no published revolving credit line or APR. KAST has announced interest-free, charge-card-style spending from the Reserve account, with spending repaid by the 10th of the following month, but has not yet published launch availability or full terms. Until that feature is released, treat the cards as prepaid.
What are KAST's FX fees?
KAST charges 0.5-1.75% on non-USD transactions, depending on your country of residence and the transaction country. USD transactions have 0% card spend fee. There is also a $0.10 fee on non-USD transactions under $25, and a $0.50 fee for declined transactions.
What are KAST's ATM withdrawal fees and limits?
ATM withdrawals cost $3 flat plus 2% of the withdrawal amount (plus FX fee for non-USD ATMs). Maximum $250 per withdrawal, 3 withdrawals or $750 per 24 hours.
Does KAST have a promo code or discount?
Yes. The KAST promo code is 0NDAZU6Z. If you sign up through SpendNode's KAST link, that code is automatically applied and you save 20% on any paid KAST card: the X Card and Pengu Black Card drop from $1,000 to $800, and the Solana Gold Card and Pengu Gold Card drop from $10,000 to $8,000. Free tiers (K Card, Founders Edition, Pengu Card) are unaffected.
Is 0NDAZU6Z promo code for KAST cards still working in November 2026?
Yes. 0NDAZU6Z is still a working KAST promo code as of November 3, 2026 - we re-verify it daily. Enter it at checkout for 20% off any paid KAST tier.
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Latest Page Changes to the KAST Review
2026-11-02
KAST Points earning ends November 30. Eligible balances convert into non-tradable KAST Pioneer Units in December, while other users receive spending vouchers
KPUs are not shares or tokens and have no guaranteed cash value; KAST has not published the conversion formula or cash-out terms. USD cashback and Reserve Rewards continue
2026-05-06
Updated KAST's May 2026 rewards structure: USD cashback replaced the previous Season 5 points and $MOVE cashback model, with KAST Points now secondary on paid tiers
Added the Founders Edition closure status and the current tier caps for Standard, Premium, Luxe, and Solana Solid Gold