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KAST Card vs Kolo Card

KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 46/100 (#10 and #25 of 26 cards). Pick KAST Card for cashback; pick Kolo Card for a lower FX fee and more countries.

KAST Card66

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

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Kolo Card46

#25 of 26 · 1% to 2% 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 #25 of 26 cards).
  • KAST Card pays more cashback on its entry tier: 1.5% against 1%. Higher tiers go up to 3% on KAST Card and 2% on Kolo Card.
  • Neither card has an annual fee.
  • Kolo Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1.4% FX fee against 2%.
  • Kolo Card is confirmed in more countries: 3 against 2, though neither publishes a full list. Of the markets we check for every card, only KAST Card is confirmed in United States, and only Kolo Card is confirmed in United Kingdom and UAE.
  • KAST Card is custodial or self-custodial; Kolo Card is self-custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
KAST Card
Kolo Card
G2M score
66 (better)
46
Base cashback
1.5% (better)
1%
Max cashback
3% (better)
2%
Paid in
USD plus KAST Points
BTC, daily
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
2%
1.4% (better)
Top-up fee
0%
0%
Per-purchase fee
$0.10 under $25 (non-USD)
1%
ATM
$3 + 2%; up to $250 per withdrawal
USD card only: $1 + 0.65%, up to $500 a withdrawal and 3 a day, at contactless ATMs. No ATM access on the EUR card.
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Credit
Debit
Custody
Custodial or self-custodial
Self-custodial
Formats
virtual, physical
virtual
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
Unclear
Unclear
UAE
Unclear
Yes
United States
Yes
Unclear
United Kingdom
Unclear
Yes
EU / EEA
Unclear
Unclear
Countries
Global (full country list not published)
60
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
In your name
No
Send money to a bank account
38 currencies
1 currency
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
Buy and sell
Sell only
Spend against crypto without selling
No
No
Yield on your balance
Yes
No
Tiers
Standard · Premium · Private
Kolo Card
Perks
Concierge on every tier · Concierge · +1% back in KAST Points · +2% back in KAST Points
Visa Platinum benefits, claimed through Visa · Send crypto to any SEPA bank account · 2% for the first 30 days

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, KAST Card or Kolo Card?

KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 46/100 (#10 and #25 of 26 cards). Pick KAST Card for cashback; pick Kolo Card for a lower FX fee and more countries. 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, KAST Card or Kolo Card?

Neither card has an annual fee. Kolo Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1.4% FX fee against 2%.

Which pays more cashback, KAST Card or Kolo Card?

KAST Card pays more cashback on its entry tier: 1.5% against 1%. Higher tiers go up to 3% on KAST Card and 2% on Kolo Card.

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

Kolo Card is confirmed in more countries: 3 against 2, though neither publishes a full list. Of the markets we check for every card, only KAST Card is confirmed in United States, and only Kolo Card is confirmed in United Kingdom and UAE.

Who holds my funds with KAST Card and Kolo Card?

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

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