Side-by-side card comparison

KAST vs Plasma One: overall score versus use-case fit

Plasma One Card has the higher Overall Score by 3 points (87 vs 84). KAST Card looks stronger for Travel and Lowest fees, while Plasma One Card comes out ahead for Cashback and Funds control.

Information checked Aug 28, 202632 official sources reviewed

01 · Overall score versus use-case fit

Plasma One Card is the better all-round starting point

Plasma One Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. KAST Card may be the better fit for Travel and Lowest fees. A score cannot tell you whether a provider will accept your application or whether every feature will be available where you live, so check the latest provider terms before signing up.

OverallKAST84Plasma One87Higher score
CashbackKAST75Plasma One78Higher score
TravelKAST92Plasma One72Higher score
Funds controlKAST71Plasma One99Higher score
Lowest feesKAST81Plasma One80Higher score
TransfersKAST100Plasma One100Same score

Choose KAST Card if travel and lowest fees matter most

KAST Card comes out ahead for Travel and Lowest fees in this comparison. It is worth a closer look if those are the parts of a card you expect to use most.

  • Transfers span crypto, Tag and bank payouts
  • Physical, virtual and phone-wallet card access
  • Free tier starts with cashback

Choose Plasma One Card if cashback and funds control matter most

Plasma One Card comes out ahead for Cashback and Funds control in this comparison. It is worth a closer look if those are the parts of a card you expect to use most.

  • Lite starts with 2% XPL cashback
  • Higher tiers add bigger caps and perks
  • Earn is separate from card cashback

Where each card has the edge

The overall leader does not win every use case, so the reason you want the card matters here.

Overall Score
KAST84
Plasma One87

Plasma One Card has the higher Overall Score by 3 points.

Entry cost & FX
KAST$0 plan · 0.5–1.75% FX
Plasma One$0 plan · 0–1% FX

KAST Card has the lower published FX fee (0.5–1.75% vs 0–1%).

Purchase rewards
KAST1.5% base · up to 3%
Plasma One2% base · up to 10%

Plasma One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 1.5%).

Funds control
KASTCustodial balance
Plasma OneSelf-controlled wallet

KAST Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Plasma One Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

Everyday access
KASTVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
Plasma OneVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay

Both cards list the same number of card formats and phone-wallet options.

Money movement
KAST5 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; KAST Tag; Global USD SWIFT payout, USD local payout, EUR SEPA payout, Other local currency payouts
Plasma One3 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; Plasma One usernames; Virtual account withdrawals

KAST Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (12 vs 6).

02 · Read the shortlist

A closer look at the split decision

Start with the strengths that drive each use-case result, then test them against costs and access.

2 cards compared
Cashback
1.5%-3%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0.5–1.75%
ATM fee
$3 + 2%
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
32 crypto · 6 fiat
Payout methods
2 crypto · 13 fiat
Cashback
2%-10%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0–1%
ATM fee
Not available
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
3 crypto · 4 fiat
Payout methods
3 crypto · 6 fiat

Current signup offers

Signup value available today

A welcome offer can improve the value of your first months with a card. Check the eligibility rules, qualifying actions and deadline first. Signup offers are excluded from card scores.

KAST Card

20% off

20% off your first subscription

  • Discount is automatically applied at checkout.

Offer terms can change. Check the current KAST referral programme before signing up.

Plasma One Card

No active signup offer listed

We do not currently list an active signup offer for this card.

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03 · Compare the details

See how the trade-offs line up

Comparable figures receive a marker; missing or unverified details stay visible instead of becoming an assumed advantage.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
KAST CardOverall84
Plasma One CardOverall87
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
KAST Card
84
Plasma One Card
87
Cashback score
KAST Card
75
Plasma One Card
78
Travel score
KAST Card
92
Plasma One Card
72
Funds control score
KAST Card
71
Plasma One Card
99
Lowest fees score
KAST Card
81
Plasma One Card
80
Transfers score
KAST Card
100
Plasma One Card
100
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
KAST Card
Transfers span crypto, Tag and bank payouts, Physical, virtual and phone-wallet card access
Plasma One Card
Lite starts with 2% XPL cashback, Higher tiers add bigger caps and perks
Trade-offs
KAST Card
Non-USD FX can exceed entry cashback, ATM use adds two charges
Plasma One Card
Physical access is limited; no ATM, Cashback is capped by tier
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
KAST Card
$0
Plasma One Card
$0
FX fee
KAST Card
0.5–1.75%
Plasma One Card
0–1%
Top-up fee
KAST Card
0%
Plasma One Card
0%
Card spending fee
KAST Card
0%
Plasma One Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
KAST Card
$3 + 2%
Plasma One Card
Not available
Virtual card
KAST Card
Free first two
Plasma One Card
Up to 3 free virtual cards by tier
Physical card
KAST Card
Free; $40 shipping
Plasma One Card
First physical card free in the currently confirmed Core and Platinum flows. Core standard delivery is $20 and express is $50; Platinum standard delivery is free and express is $30. Additional or replacement cards cost $40 for Core and $120 for Platinum.
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
KAST Card
3 plans: Standard, Premium, Private
Plasma One Card
3 plans: Lite, Core, Platinum
Top cashback plan
KAST Card
Private: 3%
Plasma One Card
Platinum: 4%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
KAST Card
Visa
Plasma One Card
Visa
Card formats
KAST Card
Virtual, Physical
Plasma One Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
KAST Card
Available
Plasma One Card
Not available
Mobile wallets
KAST Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Plasma One Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
KAST Card
iOS, Android
Plasma One Card
iOS, Android
Daily spending limit
KAST Card
No cap
Plasma One Card
Shown in app
Monthly spending limit
KAST Card
No cap
Plasma One Card
Shown in app
ATM limit
KAST Card
Limits shown in app
Plasma One Card
Not available, including for physical cards
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
KAST Card
Solana, Ethereum, Tron, Polygon, BNB Chain, Arbitrum +7
Plasma One Card
Plasma, Ethereum, Solana, Tron, Polygon, Arbitrum +5
Crypto deposits
KAST Card
Stablecoins: USDT, USDC, USDe, PYUSD, RLUSD; Other crypto: BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, AAVE +22
Plasma One Card
Stablecoins: USDT, USDC, USDG
Fiat deposits
KAST Card
USD bank transfer, EU bank transfer, BRL PIX deposit, MXN SPEI deposit +2
Plasma One Card
USD virtual account, EUR / GBP virtual accounts, MXN / BRL local transfers, COP virtual account
Transfers
KAST Card
Stablecoin transfers; KAST Tag; Global USD SWIFT payout, USD local payout, EUR SEPA payout, Other local currency payouts
Plasma One Card
Stablecoin transfers; Plasma One usernames; Virtual account withdrawals
Payout currencies
KAST Card
USD, EUR, AED, SAR, JPY, INR, PHP, THB +4
Plasma One Card
USD, EUR, GBP, MXN, BRL, COP
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
KAST Card
1.5%
Plasma One Card
2%
Max cashback
KAST Card
3%
Plasma One Card
10%
Reward currency
KAST Card
USD cashback
Plasma One Card
USD cashback paid in XPL
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
KAST Card
Up to 7% APY
Plasma One Card
Up to 5% APY
How it works
KAST Card
Optional earn vault
Plasma One Card
Optional earn vault
Separate deposit
KAST Card
Yes
Plasma One Card
Yes
Use balance for spending
KAST Card
No
Plasma One Card
No
Lock-up
KAST Card
No
Plasma One Card
No
09

Trust & availability

7 fields
Custody
KAST Card
Custodial
Plasma One Card
Self-custody
Control until payment
KAST Card
Provider controls funds
Plasma One Card
You keep control
Card issuer
KAST Card
Third National
Plasma One Card
Rain, Third National
Card processing
KAST Card
Tazapay
Plasma One Card
0x
Custody / key management
KAST Card
BitGo
Plasma One Card
Privy, Veda
Deposits & withdrawals
KAST Card
Not disclosed
Plasma One Card
Bridge, Bridge Ventures LLC
Programme operator
KAST Card
Troia Corp
Plasma One Card
Plasma
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
KAST Card
20
Plasma One Card
12
Last reviewed
KAST Card
Aug 28, 2026
Plasma One Card
Aug 27, 2026

04 · The trade-off

Plasma One Card is the stronger all-round choice

Plasma One Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 87 versus 84 for KAST Card. KAST Card has the lower published FX fee (0.5–1.75% vs 0–1%). Plasma One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 1.5%).

KAST Card still comes out ahead for Travel and Lowest fees, which may matter more than the overall result if that is how you plan to use the card. KAST Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Plasma One Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

KAST Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (12 vs 6). Before applying, confirm availability in your country and recheck the provider's current fees and reward conditions.

If one card now looks like the better fit, you can check the latest application terms on the provider site or read our full KAST Card and Plasma One Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

KAST vs Plasma One FAQ

Is KAST or Plasma One better overall?

Plasma One Card has the higher Overall Score (87 vs 84). That does not make it better for everyone: your preferred fees, rewards, way of holding funds and country availability can change the practical choice.

Which has lower fees, KAST or Plasma One?

KAST Card has the lower published FX fee (0.5–1.75% vs 0–1%). Compare plan, FX, card-spend, top-up and ATM charges separately because one fee does not represent the full cost.

Which has better cashback, KAST or Plasma One?

Plasma One Card has the higher published base cashback rate (2% vs 1.5%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do KAST and Plasma One differ on custody?

KAST Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Plasma One Card uses a self-controlled wallet setup. Neither approach is always better, so choose the level of control you are comfortable with.

How current is this KAST vs Plasma One comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was August 28, 2026, using 32 official sources in total. Each full card review lists its own check date, sources and anything the provider has not clearly disclosed.

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