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Side-by-side card comparison
KAST vs Coinbase: fees, rewards and account setup
KAST Card has the higher Overall Score by 19 points (84 vs 65). KAST Card also looks stronger for Cashback, Travel, Funds control, Lowest fees, and Transfers. The details below show where Coinbase Card may still be the better personal fit.
Information checked Aug 31, 202642 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. Coinbase 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.
OverallKAST84Coinbase65Higher score
CashbackKAST75Coinbase37Higher score
TravelKAST93Coinbase62Higher score
Funds controlKAST71Coinbase48Higher score
Lowest feesKAST82Coinbase55Higher score
TransfersKAST100Coinbase84Higher 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 Coinbase Card if its day-to-day setup suits you
Coinbase 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.
- Virtual and physical Visa cards cover online, store and ATM use
- The U.S. schedule lists $0 card, monthly and Coinbase ATM fees
- Cash, USDC and supported crypto can fund the same card flow
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
- KAST84Coinbase65
KAST Card has the higher Overall Score by 19 points.
- Entry cost & FX
- KAST$0 plan · 0.5–1.75% FXCoinbase$0 plan · U.S. international transaction fee: $0. Visa conversion, U.K./EEA pricing and crypto spread remain separate FX
The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option.
- Purchase rewards
- KAST1.5% base · up to 3%CoinbaseNot disclosed
The providers have not published enough matching base cashback information to name a winner. Check the maximum rates, reward assets, caps and conditions below.
- Funds control
- KASTCustodial balanceCoinbaseCustodial balance
KAST Card and Coinbase Card use the same custodial balance setup.
- Everyday access
- KASTVirtual + Physical · Apple Pay, Google PayCoinbaseVirtual + Physical · Unknown
KAST Card lists more card formats and phone-wallet options (4 vs 2).
- Money movement
- KAST5 stablecoins · Stablecoin transfers; KAST Tag; Global USD SWIFT payout, USD local payout, EUR SEPA payout, Other local currency payoutsCoinbase1 stablecoin · Stablecoin transfers; Coinbase U.S. account cash-out, Coinbase U.K. and EEA account cash-out
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.
- 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
- Not disclosed
- Plan cost
- $0
- FX fee
- U.S. international transaction fee: $0. Visa conversion, U.K./EEA pricing and crypto spread remain separate
- ATM fee
- U.S. Coinbase ATM fee: $0. ATM operators may charge; U.K./EEA provider pricing is not published here
- Card formats
- Virtual, Physical
- Wallet payments
- Not disclosed
- Receive methods
- 1 crypto · 2 fiat
- Payout methods
- 1 crypto · 3 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.
Coinbase 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
CardsKAST CardOverall84Coinbase CardOverall65
KAST CardOverall84Coinbase CardOverall65Scores
6 fields- Overall Score
- KAST Card84Coinbase Card65
- Cashback score
- KAST Card75Coinbase Card37
- Travel score
- KAST Card93Coinbase Card62
- Funds control score
- KAST Card71Coinbase Card48
- Lowest fees score
- KAST Card82Coinbase Card55
- Transfers score
- KAST Card100Coinbase Card84
Strengths & trade-offs
2 fields- Strengths
- KAST CardTransfers span crypto, Tag and bank payouts, Physical, virtual and phone-wallet card accessCoinbase CardVirtual and physical Visa cards cover online, store and ATM use, The U.S. schedule lists $0 card, monthly and Coinbase ATM fees
- Trade-offs
- KAST CardNon-USD FX can exceed entry cashback, ATM use adds two chargesCoinbase CardCrypto conversion includes a spread with no stable public rate, Rewards are U.S.-only and the current rate changes in the app
Costs
7 fields- Plan cost
- KAST Card$0Coinbase Card$0
- FX fee
- KAST Card0.5–1.75%Coinbase CardU.S. international transaction fee: $0. Visa conversion, U.K./EEA pricing and crypto spread remain separate
- Top-up fee
- KAST Card0%Coinbase CardLinked-bank and payroll funding are marketed at $0; other Coinbase account funding routes were not reviewed for this card profile
- Card spending fee
- KAST Card0%Coinbase Card0%
- ATM fee
- KAST Card$3 + 2%Coinbase CardU.S. Coinbase ATM fee: $0. ATM operators may charge; U.K./EEA provider pricing is not published here
- Virtual card
- KAST CardFree first twoCoinbase CardNot disclosed
- Physical card
- KAST CardFree; $40 shippingCoinbase CardNot disclosed
Plans
2 fields- Available plans
- KAST Card3 plans: Standard, Premium, PrivateCoinbase CardNot disclosed
- Top cashback plan
- KAST CardPrivate: 3%Coinbase CardNot disclosed
Everyday use
8 fields- Network
- KAST CardVisaCoinbase CardVisa
- Card formats
- KAST CardVirtual, PhysicalCoinbase CardVirtual, Physical
- ATM withdrawals
- KAST CardAvailableCoinbase CardAvailable
- Mobile wallets
- KAST CardApple Pay, Google PayCoinbase CardNot disclosed
- Apps
- KAST CardiOS, AndroidCoinbase CardiOS, Android
- Daily spending limit
- KAST CardNo capCoinbase Card$2,500 per 24 hours in the U.S. programme
- Monthly spending limit
- KAST CardNo capCoinbase CardU.S. monthly spend limit not published; U.K./EEA limits are customer-specific
- ATM limit
- KAST CardLimits shown in appCoinbase Card$1,000 per 24 hours in the U.S.; U.K./EEA values are shown in app
Funding & transfers
5 fields- Networks
- KAST CardSolana, Ethereum, Tron, Polygon, BNB Chain, Arbitrum +7Coinbase CardCoinbase-supported networks
- Crypto deposits
- KAST CardStablecoins: USDT, USDC, USDe, PYUSD, RLUSD; Other crypto: BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, AAVE +22Coinbase CardOther crypto: Supported crypto
- Fiat deposits
- KAST CardUSD bank transfer, EU bank transfer, BRL PIX deposit, MXN SPEI deposit +2Coinbase CardLinked bank account, Payroll deposit
- Transfers
- KAST CardStablecoin transfers; KAST Tag; Global USD SWIFT payout, USD local payout, EUR SEPA payout, Other local currency payoutsCoinbase CardStablecoin transfers; Coinbase U.S. account cash-out, Coinbase U.K. and EEA account cash-out
- Payout currencies
- KAST CardUSD, EUR, AED, SAR, JPY, INR, PHP, THB +4Coinbase CardUSD, GBP, EUR
Rewards
3 fields- Base cashback
- KAST Card1.5%Coinbase CardNot disclosed
- Max cashback
- KAST Card3%Coinbase CardNot disclosed
- Reward currency
- KAST CardUSD cashbackCoinbase CardSelected crypto offer
Earn
5 fields- Advertised APY
- KAST CardUp to 7% APYCoinbase CardNot offered
- How it works
- KAST CardOptional earn vaultCoinbase CardNot offered
- Separate deposit
- KAST CardYesCoinbase CardNot offered
- Use balance for spending
- KAST CardNoCoinbase CardNot offered
- Lock-up
- KAST CardNoCoinbase CardNot offered
Trust & availability
6 fields- Custody
- KAST CardCustodialCoinbase CardCustodial
- Control until payment
- KAST CardProvider controls fundsCoinbase CardProvider controls funds
- Card issuer
- KAST CardThird NationalCoinbase CardPathward, N.A., Paysafe Financial Services Limited, Paysafe Payment Solutions Limited
- Card processing
- KAST CardTazapayCoinbase CardMarqeta, Inc.
- Custody / key management
- KAST CardBitGoCoinbase CardNot disclosed
- Programme operator
- KAST CardTroia CorpCoinbase CardNot disclosed
Sources
2 fields- Official sources
- KAST Card20Coinbase Card22
- Last reviewed
- KAST CardAug 31, 2026Coinbase CardAug 30, 2026
04 · The takeaway
KAST Card is the stronger all-round choice
KAST Card finishes ahead with an Overall Score of 84 versus 65 for Coinbase Card. The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. The providers have not published enough matching base cashback information to name a winner. Check the maximum rates, reward assets, caps and conditions below.
Coinbase Card can still be the more comfortable choice if its availability, card setup or way of holding funds suits you better. KAST Card and Coinbase 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 Coinbase Card reviews first.
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05 · Common questions
KAST vs Coinbase FAQ
Is KAST or Coinbase better overall?
KAST Card has the higher Overall Score (84 vs 65). 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 Coinbase?
The starting plan and FX figures are tied, or the providers have not published enough matching information to name a lower-cost option. 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 Coinbase?
The providers have not published enough matching base cashback information to name a winner. Check the maximum rates, reward assets, caps and conditions below. Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.
How do KAST and Coinbase differ on custody?
KAST Card and Coinbase Card use the same custodial balance setup.
How current is this KAST vs Coinbase comparison?
The latest information check for these two cards was August 31, 2026, using 42 official sources in total. Each full card review lists its own check date, sources and anything the provider has not clearly disclosed.