KAST vs Gnosis Pay: where the score gap comes from
Gnosis Pay's consumer card and dashboard are winding down by the end of 2026. Existing cards continue during the transition; the exact shutdown day has not been announced. Scores below describe the reviewed card terms, not availability for a new application.
Information checked Oct 6, 202637 official sources reviewed
This comparison remains available for existing cardholders. Gnosis Pay is excluded from our recommendations during its wind-down. Review Rebind for the EUR migration route and check the other card's current eligibility independently.
OverallKAST84Gnosis Pay77Higher score
CashbackKAST75Gnosis Pay22Compare the details below
TravelKAST93Gnosis Pay100Compare the details below
Funds controlKAST71Gnosis Pay90Compare the details below
Lowest feesKAST82Gnosis Pay87Compare the details below
TransfersKAST100Gnosis Pay91Compare the details below
Choose KAST Card if its day-to-day setup suits you
KAST 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. Read the side-by-side details before deciding.
Gnosis Pay's consumer card and dashboard are winding down by the end of 2026. Existing cards continue during the transition; the exact shutdown day has not been announced.
The higher score is only the start. The rows below show which product differences create it.
Overall Score
KAST84
Gnosis Pay77
KAST Card has the higher Overall Score by 7 points.
Entry cost & FX
KAST$0 plan · 0.5–1.75% FX
Gnosis Pay$0 plan · 0% FX
Gnosis Pay has the lower published FX fee (0% vs 0.5–1.75%).
Purchase rewards
KAST1.5% base · up to 3%
Gnosis Pay0% base · up to 5%
KAST Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 0%).
Funds control
KASTCustodial balance
Gnosis PaySelf-controlled wallet
KAST Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Gnosis Pay 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
Gnosis PayVirtual + 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
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.
USD bank transfer, EU bank transfer, BRL PIX deposit, MXN SPEI deposit +2
Gnosis Pay
Receive-only SEPA IBAN
Transfers
KAST Card
Stablecoin transfers; KAST Tag; Global USD SWIFT payout, USD local payout, EUR SEPA payout, Other local currency payouts
Gnosis Pay
Stablecoin transfers; IBAN outbound
Payout currencies
KAST Card
USD, EUR, AED, SAR, JPY, INR, PHP, THB +4
Gnosis Pay
EURe
07
Rewards
3 fields
Base cashback
KAST Card
1.5%
Gnosis Pay
0%
Max cashback
KAST Card
3%
Gnosis Pay
5%
Reward currency
KAST Card
USD cashback
Gnosis Pay
GNO cashback
08
Earn
5 fields
Advertised APY
KAST Card
Up to 7% APY
Gnosis Pay
Not offered
How it works
KAST Card
Optional earn vault
Gnosis Pay
Not offered
Separate deposit
KAST Card
Yes
Gnosis Pay
Not offered
Use balance for spending
KAST Card
No
Gnosis Pay
Not offered
Lock-up
KAST Card
No
Gnosis Pay
Not offered
09
Trust & availability
8 fields
Custody
KAST Card
Custodial
Gnosis Pay
Self-custody
Control until payment
KAST Card
Provider controls funds
Gnosis Pay
You keep control
Card issuer
KAST Card
Third National
Gnosis Pay
Monavate
Card processing
KAST Card
Tazapay
Gnosis Pay
Paymentology
Custody / key management
KAST Card
BitGo
Gnosis Pay
Safe{Wallet}
Bank transfers
KAST Card
Not disclosed
Gnosis Pay
Monerium
Identity verification
KAST Card
Not disclosed
Gnosis Pay
Sumsub
Programme operator
KAST Card
Troia Corp
Gnosis Pay
Gnosis Pay
10
Sources
2 fields
Official sources
KAST Card
20
Gnosis Pay
17
Last reviewed
KAST Card
Oct 6, 2026
Gnosis Pay
Sep 6, 2026
04 · The verdict
Plan around the Gnosis Pay wind-down
Gnosis Pay's consumer card and dashboard are winding down by the end of 2026. Existing cards continue during the transition; the exact shutdown day has not been announced.
An Overall Score does not extend a card's service life. Existing users can review the recorded costs below, but new applicants should consider a live programme and confirm its country eligibility.
Read the Gnosis transition notice and our Rebind profile before migrating.
Gnosis Pay's consumer card and dashboard are winding down by the end of 2026. Existing cards continue during the transition; the exact shutdown day has not been announced. Gnosis Pay is not a current recommendation, regardless of its numerical score.
Which has lower fees, KAST or Gnosis Pay?
Gnosis Pay has the lower published FX fee (0% 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 Gnosis Pay?
KAST Card has the higher published base cashback rate (1.5% vs 0%). Maximum rates may depend on tiers, caps, categories or other conditions, so the entry rate and reward asset matter too.
How do KAST and Gnosis Pay differ on custody?
KAST Card uses a custodial balance setup, while Gnosis Pay 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 Gnosis Pay comparison?
The latest information check for these two cards was October 6, 2026, using 37 official sources in total. Each full card review lists its own check date, sources and anything the provider has not clearly disclosed.
06 · Test the winner
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