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KAST Card vs Solayer Card

KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 47/100 (#10 and #23 of 26 cards). Pick KAST Card for cashback and a lower annual fee; pick Solayer 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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Solayer Card47

#23 of 26 · Not published back · annual fee $20

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The short answer

  • KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 47/100 (#10 and #23 of 26 cards).
  • KAST Card pays 1.5% cashback on its entry tier; Solayer Card does not publish a rate. Higher tiers go up to 3% on KAST Card.
  • KAST Card has no annual fee; Solayer Card costs $20 a year.
  • Solayer Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1.5% FX fee against 2%.
  • Solayer Card is confirmed in more countries: 154 against 2, though neither publishes a full list.
  • KAST Card is custodial or self-custodial; Solayer Card is self-custodial.

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Side by side

Detail
KAST Card
Solayer Card
G2M score
66 (better)
47
Base cashback
1.5%
Not published
Max cashback
3%
Not published
Paid in
USD plus KAST Points
Points
Annual fee
Free (better)
$20
FX fee
2%
1.5% (better)
Top-up fee
0% (better)
1%
Per-purchase fee
$0.10 under $25 (non-USD)
$0.15
ATM
$3 + 2%; up to $250 per withdrawal
Supported; fee not published
Network
Visa
Visa
Card type
Credit
Credit
Custody
Custodial or self-custodial
Self-custodial
Formats
virtual, physical
virtual, physical
Apple / Google Pay
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
India
Unclear
No
UAE
Unclear
No
United States
Yes
Yes
United Kingdom
Unclear
No
EU / EEA
Unclear
No
Countries
Global (full country list not published)
154
Bank account (IBAN or account number)
In your name
No
Send money to a bank account
38 currencies
No
Buy and sell crypto with fiat
Buy and sell
No
Spend against crypto without selling
No
No
Yield on your balance
Yes
Yes
Tiers
Standard · Premium · Private
Membership
Perks
Concierge on every tier · Concierge · +1% back in KAST Points · +2% back in KAST Points
Referral points

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 Solayer Card?

KAST Card scores higher on the G2M score: 66/100 against 47/100 (#10 and #23 of 26 cards). Pick KAST Card for cashback and a lower annual fee; pick Solayer 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 Solayer Card?

KAST Card has no annual fee; Solayer Card costs $20 a year. Solayer Card charges less on foreign currency: a 1.5% FX fee against 2%.

Which pays more cashback, KAST Card or Solayer Card?

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

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

Solayer Card is confirmed in more countries: 154 against 2, though neither publishes a full list.

Who holds my funds with KAST Card and Solayer Card?

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

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