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KAST Card vs Pulsar Money Card

KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 56/100 (#12 and #24 of 39 cards). Pick KAST Card for cashback and control of your funds; pick Pulsar Money Card for a lower FX fee and more countries.

KAST Card66

#12 of 39 · 1.5% to 3% back · annual fee none

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Pulsar Money Card56

#24 of 39 · 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 56/100 (#12 and #24 of 39 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 Pulsar Money Card.
  • Neither card has an annual fee.
  • Pulsar Money Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1% FX fee against 2%.
  • Pulsar Money Card lists 73 countries where it works; KAST Card does not publish a full country list (2 confirmed so far). Of the markets we check for every card, only KAST Card is confirmed in United States, and only Pulsar Money Card is confirmed in United Kingdom, EU / EEA and UAE.
  • KAST Card is custodial or non-custodial; Pulsar Money Card is not published.

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Side by side

Detail
KAST Card
Pulsar Money Card
G2M score
66 (better)
56
Base cashback
1.5% (better)
0.5%
Max cashback
3% (better)
2%
Paid in
USD plus KAST Points
Pulsar Points (USDC refunds)
Annual fee
Free
Free
FX fee
2%
1% (better)
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 $200 a month, then 2%
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Credit
Debit
Custody
Custodial or non-custodial
Not published
Sign-up bonus (G2M link)
10% off your first paid membership: $100 off Premium or $1,000 off Private (nothing extra on the free Standard card)
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
No
UAE
Unclear
Yes
United States
Yes
No
United Kingdom
Unclear
Yes
EU / EEA
Unclear
Yes
Countries
Global (full country list not published)
73
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
In your name
In your name
Send money to a bank account
38 currencies
2 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
Free · Pro
Perks
Concierge on every tier · Concierge · +1% back in KAST Points · +2% back in KAST Points
USD and EUR account details in your name · About 5.2% APY on stablecoins through DeFi vaults (variable, capital at risk) · Pro: double points at ChatGPT, Claude, X, Uber and Bolt, partner offers, no Invest fees · 4% on subscriptions · Double points at ChatGPT, Claude, X, Uber and Bolt

Highlighted values are the better of the two. “Not published” means the issuer does not state it. Card data last checked 13 Nov 2026; see each card's review for its sources.

Questions

Which is better, KAST Card or Pulsar Money Card?

KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 56/100 (#12 and #24 of 39 cards). Pick KAST Card for cashback and control of your funds; pick Pulsar Money 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 Pulsar Money Card?

Neither card has an annual fee. Pulsar Money Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1% FX fee against 2%.

Which pays more cashback, KAST Card or Pulsar Money 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 Pulsar Money Card.

Which works in more countries, KAST Card or Pulsar Money Card?

Pulsar Money Card lists 73 countries where it works; KAST Card does not publish a full country list (2 confirmed so far). Of the markets we check for every card, only KAST Card is confirmed in United States, and only Pulsar Money Card is confirmed in United Kingdom, EU / EEA and UAE.

Who holds my funds with KAST Card and Pulsar Money Card?

KAST Card is custodial or non-custodial; Pulsar Money Card is not published.

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