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KAST Card vs Nexo Card

KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 63/100 (#10 and #13 of 26 cards). Pick KAST Card for cashback and control of your funds; pick Nexo Card for more countries.

KAST Card66

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

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Nexo Card63

#13 of 26 · 0.5% to 2% back · annual fee none

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The short answer

  • KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 63/100 (#10 and #13 of 26 cards).
  • KAST Card pays more cashback on its entry tier: 1.5% against 0.5%. Higher tiers go up to 3% on KAST Card and 2% on Nexo Card.
  • Neither card has an annual fee.
  • Both charge a 2% FX fee on foreign currency.
  • Nexo Card is confirmed in more countries: 34 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 Nexo Card is confirmed in United Kingdom and EU / EEA.
  • KAST Card is custodial or self-custodial; Nexo Card is custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
KAST Card
Nexo Card
G2M score
66 (better)
63
Base cashback
1.5% (better)
0.5%
Max cashback
3% (better)
2%
Paid in
USD plus KAST Points
NEXO or BTC
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
2%
2%
Top-up fee
0%
0%
Per-purchase fee
$0.10 under $25 (non-USD)
None listed
ATM
$3 + 2%; up to $250 per withdrawal
Free up to $150 (Base), $300 (Silver), $600 (Gold) or $2,000 (Platinum) a month, then 2% (min $1.99)
Network
Visa
Mastercard
Card type
Credit
Varies by region
Custody
Custodial or self-custodial
Custodial
Formats
virtual, physical
virtual, physical
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
Unclear
No
UAE
Unclear
No
United States
Yes
No
United Kingdom
Unclear
Yes
EU / EEA
Unclear
Yes
Countries
Global (full country list not published)
34
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
In your name
In your name
Send money to a bank account
38 currencies
3 currencies
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
Buy and sell
Buy and sell
Spend against crypto without selling
No
Yes
Yield on your balance
Yes
Yes
Tiers
Standard · Premium · Private
Base · Silver · Gold · Platinum
Perks
Concierge on every tier · Concierge · +1% back in KAST Points · +2% back in KAST Points
Credit mode: spend without selling your crypto · Personal EUR IBAN, GBP and USD accounts · Free ATM withdrawals up to $150 a month · Free ATM withdrawals up to $300 a month · Free ATM withdrawals up to $600 a month

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 Nexo Card?

KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 63/100 (#10 and #13 of 26 cards). Pick KAST Card for cashback and control of your funds; pick Nexo Card for 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 Nexo Card?

Neither card has an annual fee. Both charge a 2% FX fee on foreign currency.

Which pays more cashback, KAST Card or Nexo Card?

KAST Card pays more cashback on its entry tier: 1.5% against 0.5%. Higher tiers go up to 3% on KAST Card and 2% on Nexo Card.

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

Nexo Card is confirmed in more countries: 34 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 Nexo Card is confirmed in United Kingdom and EU / EEA.

Who holds my funds with KAST Card and Nexo Card?

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

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