Bitstack Card vs KAST
Head-to-head on the facts that decide your money - fee stacks, KYC, the bitcoin flow and limits.
Short answer KAST ranks higher on the documented evidence (7.2/10 vs unscored). The right pick still depends on your priority - see the flow comparison below.
| Bitstack Card |  KAST | |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin flow | ||
| BTC load | No direct BTC load | BTC via in-app conversion |
| Lightning funding | no | no |
| BTC sale timing | Not documented | Not documented |
| Fees | ||
| Top-up fee | 0.7% | 0% |
| FX fee | not documented | 2% |
| Monthly fee | none | none |
| ATM fee | 1% | 2% |
| Cashback | 0.1% in BTC | 1.5% in USD |
| Privacy & custody | ||
| KYC | Full KYC | Full KYC |
| Custody | Custodial | Custodial |
| Limits | ||
| Daily spend limit | not documented | not documented |
| ATM daily limit | $200.0 | $750 per 24h (max 3 withdrawals, $250 each) |
| Max load | not documented | not documented |
| Availability | ||
| Regions | FR | GLOBAL, US, EEA |
| Network | Visa | Visa |
| Form factor | Physical + virtual | Physical + virtual |
| Apple Pay | yes | yes |
Pick Bitstack Card if
- Known fee stack (0.7 vs 2.0 % equivalents on a $500/mo profile)
- Cheaper ATM withdrawals (1% vs 2%)
Pick KAST if
- Higher documented cashback (1.5% vs 0.1)
- Wider documented availability
Bitstack Card
exists - active, France-only Visa-Karte (Xpollens-EMI) mit instanten Round-Ups + BTC Stackback (Basis 0.1%/0.15%, up to 1%/1.5% abhaengig von automatischen Ersparungen)
KAST
The most complete stablecoin-spending account on the market: US/EU virtual bank accounts from anywhere, Visa Platinum cards with real 1.5% USD cashback on the free tier, instant cashback and no spending caps. Full KYC and a young operator are the trade-offs; the paid tiers only make sense for heavy spenders.
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FAQ
Which is better for privacy, Bitstack Card or KAST?
When does my bitcoin get sold on each card?
Which is cheaper overall?
Facts checked 2026-11-02 · How we verify