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KAST Card vs MEXC Card

KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 60/100 (#10 and #19 of 26 cards). Pick KAST Card for cashback and control of your funds; pick MEXC 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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MEXC Card60

#19 of 26 · Up to 10% back · annual fee none

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The short answer

  • KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 60/100 (#10 and #19 of 26 cards).
  • KAST Card pays 1.5% cashback on its entry tier; MEXC Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 3% on KAST Card and 10% on MEXC Card.
  • Neither card has an annual fee.
  • MEXC Card charges less on foreign currency: a 0% FX fee against 2%.
  • MEXC Card is confirmed in more countries: 182 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 MEXC Card is confirmed in EU / EEA and UAE.
  • KAST Card is custodial or self-custodial; MEXC Card is custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
KAST Card
MEXC Card
G2M score
66 (better)
60
Base cashback
1.5%
Not published
Max cashback
3%
10% (better)
Paid in
USD plus KAST Points
USDT
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
2%
0% (better)
Top-up fee
0%
0%
Per-purchase fee
$0.10 under $25 (non-USD)
1% + $0.10 under $1
ATM
$3 + 2%; up to $250 per withdrawal
Not available on the global virtual card
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Credit
Varies by region
Custody
Custodial or self-custodial
Custodial
Formats
virtual, physical
virtual
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
Unclear
No
UAE
Unclear
Yes
United States
Yes
No
United Kingdom
Unclear
No
EU / EEA
Unclear
Yes
Countries
Global (full country list not published)
110
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
In your name
In your name
Send money to a bank account
38 currencies
1 currency
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
Buy and sell
Buy and sell
Spend against crypto without selling
No
No
Yield on your balance
Yes
Yes
Tiers
Standard · Premium · Private
Global virtual · Thailand Standard · Thailand Premier · Thailand Elite
Perks
Concierge on every tier · Concierge · +1% back in KAST Points · +2% back in KAST Points
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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 MEXC Card?

KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 60/100 (#10 and #19 of 26 cards). Pick KAST Card for cashback and control of your funds; pick MEXC 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 MEXC Card?

Neither card has an annual fee. MEXC Card charges less on foreign currency: a 0% FX fee against 2%.

Which pays more cashback, KAST Card or MEXC Card?

KAST Card pays 1.5% cashback on its entry tier; MEXC Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 3% on KAST Card and 10% on MEXC Card.

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

MEXC Card is confirmed in more countries: 182 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 MEXC Card is confirmed in EU / EEA and UAE.

Who holds my funds with KAST Card and MEXC Card?

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

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