Side-by-side card comparison

KAST vs Bitpanda: fees, rewards and account setup

KAST Card has the higher Overall Score by 11 points (84 vs 73). KAST Card also looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers. The details below show where Bitpanda Card may still be the better personal fit.

Information checked Oct 6, 202636 official sources reviewed

01 · Make the first cut

KAST Card is the better all-round starting point

KAST Card has the higher Overall Score in this comparison. Bitpanda Card may still suit you better if its card format, way of holding funds or availability is the deciding factor. 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.

OverallKAST84Bitpanda73Higher score
CashbackKAST75Bitpanda60Higher score
TravelKAST93Bitpanda79Higher score
Funds controlKAST71Bitpanda56Higher score
Lowest feesKAST82Bitpanda67Higher score
TransfersKAST100Bitpanda85Higher score

Choose KAST Card if cashback and travel matter most

KAST Card comes out ahead for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers 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 Bitpanda Card if its day-to-day setup suits you

Bitpanda Card does not lead one of the use-case scores here, but it can still be the right choice when its costs, rewards and day-to-day setup match how you plan to use it. The other card looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers, so compare that advantage with the features you would actually use.

  • No monthly fee
  • Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • Crypto and metals payments

The differences that could change the result

The overall score points one way, but a specific use case or product condition may point another.

Overall Score
KAST84
Bitpanda73

KAST Card has the higher Overall Score by 11 points.

Entry cost & FX
KAST$0 plan · 0.5–1.75% FX
Bitpanda$0 plan · 0% Bitpanda FX markup on non-EUR transactions; Visa mark-up may apply. Asset sale fees remain payable FX

Bitpanda Card has the lower published FX fee (0% Bitpanda FX markup on non-EUR transactions; Visa mark-up may apply. Asset sale fees remain payable vs 0.5–1.75%).

Purchase rewards
KAST1.5% base · up to 3%
Bitpanda1% cashback

KAST Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 1%).

Funds control
KASTCustodial balance
BitpandaCustodial balance

KAST Card and Bitpanda Card use the same custodial balance setup.

Everyday access
KASTVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google Pay
BitpandaVirtual + 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
Bitpanda2 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; EUR SEPA withdrawal

KAST Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (12 vs 4).

02 · Read the shortlist

A closer look at the two cards

These quick facts cover the costs, rewards and everyday features most likely to shape your choice. Use the full table below when you want the finer details.

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
1%
Plan cost
$0
FX fee
0% Bitpanda FX markup on non-EUR transactions; Visa mark-up may apply. Asset sale fees remain payable
ATM fee
2%; min €2
Card formats
Virtual, Physical
Wallet payments
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Receive methods
1 crypto · 1 fiat
Payout methods
1 crypto · 1 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.

Bitpanda 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

Compare the details side by side

We highlight a better number only when both cards publish values that can be compared fairly. Anything missing stays clearly marked.

Best known Not disclosed
Cards
KAST CardOverall84
Bitpanda CardOverall73
01

Scores

6 fields
Overall Score
KAST Card
84
Bitpanda Card
73
Cashback score
KAST Card
75
Bitpanda Card
60
Travel score
KAST Card
93
Bitpanda Card
79
Funds control score
KAST Card
71
Bitpanda Card
56
Lowest fees score
KAST Card
82
Bitpanda Card
67
Transfers score
KAST Card
100
Bitpanda Card
85
02

Strengths & trade-offs

2 fields
Strengths
KAST Card
Transfers span crypto, Tag and bank payouts, Physical, virtual and phone-wallet card access
Bitpanda Card
No monthly fee, Apple Pay and Google Pay
Trade-offs
KAST Card
Non-USD FX can exceed entry cashback, ATM use adds two charges
Bitpanda Card
Asset sale fees on payments, Limited cashback eligibility
03

Costs

7 fields
Plan cost
KAST Card
$0
Bitpanda Card
$0
FX fee
KAST Card
0.5–1.75%
Bitpanda Card
0% Bitpanda FX markup on non-EUR transactions; Visa mark-up may apply. Asset sale fees remain payable
Top-up fee
KAST Card
0%
Bitpanda Card
EUR SEPA deposits and withdrawals: no Bitpanda fee. PayPal deposit: 1.49%. Bank charges and other methods may differ. These fund the provider account
Card spending fee
KAST Card
0%
Bitpanda Card
Not disclosed
ATM fee
KAST Card
$3 + 2%
Bitpanda Card
2%; min €2
Virtual card
KAST Card
Free first two
Bitpanda Card
Not disclosed
Physical card
KAST Card
Free; $40 shipping
Bitpanda Card
First card free. One active physical card per user.
04

Plans

2 fields
Available plans
KAST Card
3 plans: Standard, Premium, Private
Bitpanda Card
1 plans: Standard
Top cashback plan
KAST Card
Private: 3%
Bitpanda Card
Standard: 1%
05

Everyday use

8 fields
Network
KAST Card
Visa
Bitpanda Card
Visa
Card formats
KAST Card
Virtual, Physical
Bitpanda Card
Virtual, Physical
ATM withdrawals
KAST Card
Available
Bitpanda Card
Available
Mobile wallets
KAST Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Bitpanda Card
Apple Pay, Google Pay
Apps
KAST Card
iOS, Android
Bitpanda Card
iOS, Android, Web
Daily spending limit
KAST Card
No cap
Bitpanda Card
€10,000 per day; €70,000 per week. Minimum card payment €1.
Monthly spending limit
KAST Card
No cap
Bitpanda Card
€280,000 per month
ATM limit
KAST Card
Limits shown in app
Bitpanda Card
€500 per day
06

Funding & transfers

5 fields
Networks
KAST Card
Solana, Ethereum, Tron, Polygon, BNB Chain, Arbitrum +7
Bitpanda Card
Not disclosed
Crypto deposits
KAST Card
Stablecoins: USDT, USDC, USDe, PYUSD, RLUSD; Other crypto: BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, AAVE +22
Bitpanda Card
Stablecoins: USDC
Fiat deposits
KAST Card
USD bank transfer, EU bank transfer, BRL PIX deposit, MXN SPEI deposit +2
Bitpanda Card
EUR SEPA deposit
Transfers
KAST Card
Stablecoin transfers; KAST Tag; Global USD SWIFT payout, USD local payout, EUR SEPA payout, Other local currency payouts
Bitpanda Card
Stablecoin transfers; EUR SEPA withdrawal
Payout currencies
KAST Card
USD, EUR, AED, SAR, JPY, INR, PHP, THB +4
Bitpanda Card
EUR
07

Rewards

3 fields
Base cashback
KAST Card
1.5%
Bitpanda Card
1%
Max cashback
KAST Card
3%
Bitpanda Card
1%
Reward currency
KAST Card
USD cashback
Bitpanda Card
Same eligible cryptocurrency used for payment
08

Earn

5 fields
Advertised APY
KAST Card
Up to 7% APY
Bitpanda Card
Not disclosed
How it works
KAST Card
Optional earn vault
Bitpanda Card
Earn on spending balance
Separate deposit
KAST Card
Yes
Bitpanda Card
No
Use balance for spending
KAST Card
No
Bitpanda Card
Yes
Lock-up
KAST Card
No
Bitpanda Card
No
09

Trust & availability

6 fields
Custody
KAST Card
Custodial
Bitpanda Card
Custodial
Control until payment
KAST Card
Provider controls funds
Bitpanda Card
Provider controls funds
Card issuer
KAST Card
Third National
Bitpanda Card
Transact Payments Malta Limited
Card processing
KAST Card
Tazapay
Bitpanda Card
Marqeta
Custody / key management
KAST Card
BitGo
Bitpanda Card
Not disclosed
Programme operator
KAST Card
Troia Corp
Bitpanda Card
Not disclosed
10

Sources

2 fields
Official sources
KAST Card
20
Bitpanda Card
16
Last reviewed
KAST Card
Oct 6, 2026
Bitpanda Card
Oct 6, 2026

04 · The takeaway

KAST Card is the stronger all-round choice

KAST Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 84 versus 73 for Bitpanda Card. Bitpanda Card has the lower published FX fee (0% Bitpanda FX markup on non-EUR transactions; Visa mark-up may apply. Asset sale fees remain payable vs 0.5–1.75%). KAST Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 1%).

Bitpanda Card can still be the more comfortable choice if its availability, card setup or way of holding funds suits you better. KAST Card and Bitpanda Card use the same custodial balance setup.

KAST Card lists more stablecoins and ways to send money out (12 vs 4). 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 Bitpanda Card reviews first.

05 · Common questions

KAST vs Bitpanda FAQ

Is KAST or Bitpanda better overall?

KAST Card has the higher Overall Score (84 vs 73). 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 Bitpanda?

Bitpanda Card has the lower published FX fee (0% Bitpanda FX markup on non-EUR transactions; Visa mark-up may apply. Asset sale fees remain payable vs 0.5–1.75%). 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 Bitpanda?

KAST Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 1%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.

How do KAST and Bitpanda differ on custody?

KAST Card and Bitpanda Card use the same custodial balance setup.

How current is this KAST vs Bitpanda comparison?

The latest information check for these two cards was October 6, 2026, using 36 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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