Ledger CL Card vs KAST
Head-to-head on the facts that decide your money - fee stacks, KYC, the bitcoin flow and limits.
Short answer KAST wins overall (7.2/10 vs null/10). The right pick still depends on your priority - see the flow comparison below.
 Ledger CL Card |  KAST | |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin flow | ||
| BTC load | Direct BTC top-up (on-chain) | BTC via in-app conversion |
| Lightning funding | no | no |
| BTC sale timing | BTC sold per transaction | Not documented |
| Fees | ||
| Top-up fee | not documented | 0% |
| FX fee | not documented | 2% |
| Monthly fee | not documented | none |
| ATM fee | not documented | 2% |
| Cashback | 1% in BTC | 1.5% in USD |
| Privacy & custody | ||
| KYC | Full KYC | Full KYC |
| Custody | Hybrid | Custodial |
| Limits | ||
| Daily spend limit | not documented | not documented |
| ATM daily limit | not documented | $750 per 24h (max 3 withdrawals, $250 each) |
| Max load | not documented | not documented |
| Availability | ||
| Regions | UK, EEA, US | GLOBAL, US, EEA |
| Network | Visa | Visa |
| Form factor | Physical + virtual | Physical + virtual |
| Apple Pay | no / unknown | yes |
Pick Ledger CL Card if
- you accept Full KYC KYC and its fee stack - and nothing else on this page outweighs it
Pick KAST if
- Higher documented cashback (1.5% vs 1)
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, Ledger CL Card or KAST?
Ledger CL Card requires Full KYC, while KAST requires Full KYC. Lower KYC means less data exposure - and weaker regulatory protection if something goes wrong.
When does my bitcoin get sold on each card?
Ledger CL Card: BTC sold per transaction. KAST: Not documented. Sale timing determines your price exposure between loading and spending.
Which is cheaper overall?
Compare the full stack - top-up, FX, monthly, ATM - against your own spending mix in the fee calculator. Headline numbers alone flip with real usage.
Facts checked 2026-10-05 · How we verify