Verdict
- Nexo Card scores higher overall (6.1 vs 5.9 out of 10).
- KAST is clearly stronger on: Cashback & rewards, FX & international.
- Nexo Card is clearly stronger on: Limits & ATM.
- A full annual cost comparison is not possible yet because some fees are not disclosed or not yet researched.
KAST is a good fit for
- Stablecoin holders
Stronger on: Cashback & rewards, FX & international
Nexo Card is a good fit for
- Users who need credit rather than a debit/prepaid card
Stronger on: Limits & ATM
Score by criterion
| Criterion | KAST | Nexo Card |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 90 | 100 |
| Cashback & rewards | 35 | 8 |
| Availability | – | 100 |
| FX & international | 30 | 20 |
| Product features | 100 | – |
| Custody & security | – | – |
| Credit & financing | – | 85 |
| Limits & ATM | 34 | 80 |
| Transparency | 79 | 86 |
| Best for Cashback | 5.1 | 4.3 |
| Best for Travel | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Best for DeFi Users | 5.9 | 5.5 |
| Best for Stablecoins | 6.1 | n/a |
| Best for High Spenders | 4.9 | 4.5 |
| Best for Low Fees | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Best for Beginners | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Best Crypto Credit Card | n/a | 7.2 |
Product
Product status
ActiveShow source
Product status: Active
Source states (paraphrased): Fee page updated in October 2026.
Source: What Are the Fees and Conditions for KAST Cards and Accounts?
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
ActiveShow source
Product status: Active
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Card type
Stablecoin cardShow source
Card type: Stablecoin card
Source states (paraphrased): Cards spend stablecoins at Visa merchants.
Source: Crypto cards — spend stablecoins at 150M+ merchants
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Crypto-backed credit, Debit card*Show source
Card type: Crypto-backed credit, Debit card
Switch mode per payment
Source states (paraphrased): Dual-mode card: Credit Mode (borrow against crypto) and Debit Mode (spend crypto directly).
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Switch mode per payment
Network
VisaShow source
Network: Visa
Source states (paraphrased): The card works wherever Visa is accepted.
Source: Where Can I Use My KAST Card?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Tiers / plans
Standard ($0/year) · Premium ($1,000/year) · Private ($10,000/year)Show source
Tiers / plans: Standard ($0/year) · Premium ($1,000/year) · Private ($10,000/year)
Source states (paraphrased): Memberships: Standard $0, Premium $1,000, Private $10,000 per year.
Source: What Are the Fees and Conditions for KAST Cards and Accounts?
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Fees
Annual fee
Free*Show source
Annual fee: Free
Standard membership; Premium $1,000/yr, Private $10,000/yr
Source states (paraphrased): Standard membership costs $0 per year.
Source: What Are the Fees and Conditions for KAST Cards and Accounts?
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Standard membership; Premium $1,000/yr, Private $10,000/yr
FreeShow source
Annual fee: Free
Source states (paraphrased): No monthly, annual or inactivity fees.
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Monthly fee
FreeShow source
Monthly fee: Free
Source states (paraphrased): No monthly, annual or inactivity fees.
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Physical card fee
$40*Show source
Physical card fee: $40
Delivery fee; the Standard physical card itself is free
Source states (paraphrased): Standard physical cards: no card fee, $40 delivery fee.
Source: What Are the Fees and Conditions for KAST Cards and Accounts?
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Delivery fee; the Standard physical card itself is free
FX fee
1.75%*Show source
FX fee: 1.75%
Up to; 0.5%–1.75% on non-USD card spend depending on membership
Source states (paraphrased): 0.5%–1.75% foreign exchange fee on non-USD card spend.
Source: What Are the Fees and Conditions for KAST Cards and Accounts?
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Up to; 0.5%–1.75% on non-USD card spend depending on membership
2%*Show source
FX fee: 2%
Weekdays, non-EEA/UK/CH currencies; 0.2% for EEA/UK/CH currencies; higher on weekends
Source states (paraphrased): FX fees on weekdays: 0.2% EEA/UK/CH, 2% rest of world; higher weekend rates.
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Weekdays, non-EEA/UK/CH currencies; 0.2% for EEA/UK/CH currencies; higher on weekends
ATM fee
$3 + 2%*Show source
ATM fee: $3 + 2%
Plus FX fee on non-USD ATMs; operators may add charges
Source states (paraphrased): ATM fee is $3 plus 2% of the withdrawal.
Source: Can I Withdraw Cash With a KAST Card?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Plus FX fee on non-USD ATMs; operators may add charges
2% (min. €1.99)*Show source
ATM fee: 2% (min. €1.99)
After the free monthly allowance
Source states (paraphrased): 2% fee (min €1.99) per withdrawal above the free limit.
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
After the free monthly allowance
Free ATM allowance
€2,000/month*Show source
Free ATM allowance: €2,000/month
Up to; top loyalty tier, lower tiers get less
Source states (paraphrased): Top tier: free ATM withdrawals up to €2,000 / £1,800 per month.
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Up to; top loyalty tier, lower tiers get less
Small transaction fee
$0.10*Show source
Small transaction fee: $0.10
Non-USD transactions under $25
Source states (paraphrased): $0.10 fee on non-USD transactions under $25.
Source: What Are the Fees and Conditions for KAST Cards and Accounts?
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Non-USD transactions under $25
Other fees & markups
Weekend FX surcharge on top of weekday FX ratesShow source
Other fees & markups: Weekend FX surcharge on top of weekday FX rates
Source states (paraphrased): Higher FX rates apply on weekends.
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Cashback & rewards
Base cashback
1.5%*Show source
Base cashback: 1.5%
Standard membership, first $2,000 of spend per month
Source states (paraphrased): Standard: 1.5% cashback on the first $2,000 per month.
Source: KAST Membership Agreement
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Standard membership, first $2,000 of spend per month
Max cashback
3%*Show source
Max cashback: 3%
Private membership ($10,000/yr), first $40,000 per month; plus 2% in KAST Points
Source states (paraphrased): Private: 3% on the first $40,000 per month, plus 2% KAST Points.
Source: KAST Membership Agreement
Official terms & conditions (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Private membership ($10,000/yr), first $40,000 per month; plus 2% in KAST Points
2%*Show source
Max cashback: 2%
Up to; Credit Mode only, depends on loyalty tier
Source states (paraphrased): Up to 2% cashback in NEXO Tokens or Bitcoin on Credit Mode spending.
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Up to; Credit Mode only, depends on loyalty tier
Cashback paid in
NEXO or BTCShow source
Cashback paid in: NEXO or BTC
Source states (paraphrased): Cashback paid in NEXO Tokens or Bitcoin.
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Cashback type
Platform tokenShow source
Cashback type: Platform token
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Cashback-eligible spend cap
$2,000/month*Show source
Cashback-eligible spend cap: $2,000/month
Standard; Premium $10,000, Private $40,000 per month
Source states (paraphrased): Monthly cashback-eligible spend caps per membership.
Source: How Do Cashback Rewards Work on KAST?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Standard; Premium $10,000, Private $40,000 per month
Cashback conditions
Premium adds 1% and Private 2% in KAST Points on all spend · Subject to eligibility, caps and regional availabilityShow source
Cashback conditions: Premium adds 1% and Private 2% in KAST Points on all spend · Subject to eligibility, caps and regional availability
Source states (paraphrased): Points bonus by membership; rewards subject to eligibility and caps.
Source: How Do Cashback Rewards Work on KAST?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Minimum balance
$5,000*Show source
Minimum balance: $5,000
Digital-asset balance required to earn cashback
Source states (paraphrased): Cashback requires a balance above $5,000 in digital assets.
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Digital-asset balance required to earn cashback
Credit & financing
Credit line
Yes*Show source
Credit line: Yes
Credit Mode
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Credit Mode
Credit type
Crypto-backed creditShow source
Credit type: Crypto-backed credit
Source states (paraphrased): Credit Mode borrows against your crypto.
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Spend own balance directly
Yes*Show source
Spend own balance directly: Yes
Debit Mode
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Debit Mode
Spend by borrowing against collateral
Yes*Show source
Spend by borrowing against collateral: Yes
Credit Mode
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Credit Mode
Availability
Available in
EEA, United Kingdom, Argentina*Show source
Available in: EEA, United Kingdom, Argentina
Inferred from Nexo's regional card pages (EEA incl. UK pricing, Argentina)
Source: Crypto Debit & Credit Card (EEA)
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 45%
Inferred from Nexo's regional card pages (EEA incl. UK pricing, Argentina)
Features
Apple Pay
Yes*Show source
Apple Pay: Yes
Region-dependent
Source states (paraphrased): 0% fee for adding cards to Apple Pay / Google Pay where supported.
Source: What Are the Fees and Conditions for KAST Cards and Accounts?
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Region-dependent
Google Pay
Yes*Show source
Google Pay: Yes
Region-dependent
Source states (paraphrased): 0% fee for adding cards to Apple Pay / Google Pay where supported.
Source: What Are the Fees and Conditions for KAST Cards and Accounts?
Official pricing / fee schedule (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Region-dependent
ATM withdrawals
YesShow source
ATM withdrawals: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): KAST cards can withdraw cash at ATMs.
Source: Can I Withdraw Cash With a KAST Card?
Official help center / FAQ (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Spend stablecoins
YesShow source
Spend stablecoins: Yes
Source states (paraphrased): Spend stablecoins at 150M+ merchants.
Source: Crypto cards — spend stablecoins at 150M+ merchants
Official product page (tier 1)
Initial research (official source, awaiting agent verification) · retrieved 22 October 2026 · confidence 60%
Annual cost at 1,500 EUR/month
KAST
- Annual & monthly fees+0 EUR
- FX costs−63 EUR
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costs−55 EUR
- Cashback+270 EUR
- Net annual value152 EUR
Nexo Card
- Annual & monthly fees+0 EUR
- FX costs−72 EUR
- Crypto conversion–
- ATM costs+0 EUR
- Cashbackunknown
- Net annual valuenot enough data
Assumes 300 EUR foreign spend and 100 EUR ATM per month, base tier only. Use your own numbers