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Avalanche Card vs KAST Card

KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 46/100 (#10 and #24 of 26 cards). Pick Avalanche Card for more countries; pick KAST Card for cashback and a lower FX fee.

Avalanche Card46

#24 of 26 · Not published back · annual fee none

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KAST Card66

#10 of 26 · 1.5% to 3% back · annual fee none

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The short answer

  • KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 46/100 (#10 and #24 of 26 cards).
  • KAST Card pays 1.5% cashback on its entry tier; Avalanche Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 3% on KAST Card.
  • Neither card has an annual fee.
  • KAST Card charges less on foreign currency: a 2% FX fee against 3%.
  • Avalanche Card is confirmed in more countries: 31 against 2, though neither publishes a full list.
  • Avalanche Card is self-custodial; KAST Card is custodial or self-custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
Avalanche Card
KAST Card
G2M score
46
66 (better)
Base cashback
Not published
1.5%
Max cashback
Not published
3%
Paid in
Avax Points
USD plus KAST Points
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
3%
2% (better)
Top-up fee
0%
0%
Per-purchase fee
None listed
$0.10 under $25 (non-USD)
ATM
Not published
$3 + 2%; up to $250 per withdrawal
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Varies by region
Credit
Custody
Self-custodial
Custodial or self-custodial
Formats
virtual, physical
virtual, physical
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
No
Unclear
UAE
Unclear
Unclear
United States
Yes
Yes
United Kingdom
Unclear
Unclear
EU / EEA
Unclear
Unclear
Countries
31
Global (full country list not published)
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
No
In your name
Send money to a bank account
No
38 currencies
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
No
Buy and sell
Spend against crypto without selling
No
No
Yield on your balance
No
Yes
Tiers
Global · United States
Standard · Premium · Private
Perks
Avax Points · Travel portal redemptions
Concierge on every tier · Concierge · +1% back in KAST Points · +2% back in KAST Points

Highlighted values are the better of the two. “Not published” means the issuer does not state it. Card data last checked 25 Oct 2026; see each card's review for its sources.

Questions

Which is better, Avalanche Card or KAST Card?

KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 46/100 (#10 and #24 of 26 cards). Pick Avalanche Card for more countries; pick KAST Card for cashback and a lower FX fee. The better card for you depends on where you live and how you spend; the G2M calculator works it out for your own spending.

Which has lower fees, Avalanche Card or KAST Card?

Neither card has an annual fee. KAST Card charges less on foreign currency: a 2% FX fee against 3%.

Which pays more cashback, Avalanche Card or KAST Card?

KAST Card pays 1.5% cashback on its entry tier; Avalanche Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 3% on KAST Card.

Which works in more countries, Avalanche Card or KAST Card?

Avalanche Card is confirmed in more countries: 31 against 2, though neither publishes a full list.

Who holds my funds with Avalanche Card and KAST Card?

Avalanche Card is self-custodial; KAST Card is custodial or self-custodial.

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