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KAST Card vs OrbitX Card

KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 43/100 (#12 and #32 of 37 cards). KAST Card also comes out ahead on cashback, a lower annual fee and more countries.

KAST Card66

#12 of 37 · 1.5% to 3% back · annual fee none

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OrbitX Card43

#32 of 37 · Not published back · annual fee $12

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The short answer

  • KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 43/100 (#12 and #32 of 37 cards).
  • KAST Card pays 1.5% cashback on its entry tier; OrbitX Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 3% on KAST Card.
  • KAST Card has no annual fee; OrbitX Card costs $12 a year.
  • Both charge a 2% FX fee on foreign currency.
  • KAST Card is confirmed in more countries: 2 against 0, though neither publishes a full list. Of the markets we check for every card, only KAST Card is confirmed in United States.
  • KAST Card is custodial or non-custodial; OrbitX Card is non-custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
KAST Card
OrbitX Card
G2M score
66 (better)
43
Base cashback
1.5%
Not published
Max cashback
3%
Not published
Paid in
USD plus KAST Points
Not published
Annual fee
Free (better)
$12
FX fee
2%
2%
Top-up fee
0%
0%
Per-purchase fee
$0.10 under $25 (non-USD)
$0.20
ATM
$3 + 2%; up to $250 per withdrawal
Physical card only, not available yet: the ATM's own fee + 2% + $2; limit $500 on Neo, $1,000 on Lux
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Credit
Varies by region
Custody
Custodial or non-custodial
Non-custodial
Sign-up bonus (G2M link)
$20 after you spend $100 within 30 days of signing up
None published
No ID check
ID needed or not stated
ID needed or not stated
Formats
virtual, physical
virtual
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
Unclear
Unclear
UAE
Unclear
Unclear
United States
Yes
Unclear
United Kingdom
Unclear
Unclear
EU / EEA
Unclear
Unclear
Countries
Global (full country list not published)
No published country list. OrbitX focuses on Latin America, East Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The international card is not for US citizens; a separate US card agreement exists.
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
In your name
In your name
Send money to a bank account
38 currencies
9 currencies
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
Buy and sell
Buy and sell
Spend against crypto without selling
No
Not confirmed
Yield on your balance
Yes
Yes
Tiers
Standard · Premium · Private
Neo · Lux
Perks
Concierge on every tier · Concierge · +1% back in KAST Points · +2% back in KAST Points
Named bank accounts in 9 currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, AED, NGN, BRL, MXN, COP, PHP · Send money to 100+ countries in your own name · Yield on USDC through on-chain strategies · Funds on Base and Polygon; Solana and Tron coming · Visa Platinum

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 OrbitX Card?

KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 43/100 (#12 and #32 of 37 cards). KAST Card also comes out ahead on cashback, a lower annual 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 OrbitX Card?

KAST Card has no annual fee; OrbitX Card costs $12 a year. Both charge a 2% FX fee on foreign currency.

Which pays more cashback, KAST Card or OrbitX Card?

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

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

KAST Card is confirmed in more countries: 2 against 0, though neither publishes a full list. Of the markets we check for every card, only KAST Card is confirmed in United States.

Who holds my funds with KAST Card and OrbitX Card?

KAST Card is custodial or non-custodial; OrbitX Card is non-custodial.

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