Gate 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 3.2/10). The right pick still depends on your priority - see the flow comparison below.
 Gate Card |  KAST | |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin flow | ||
| BTC load | BTC via in-app conversion | BTC via in-app conversion |
| Lightning funding | no | no |
| BTC sale timing | Not documented | Not documented |
| Fees | ||
| Top-up fee | not documented | 0% |
| FX fee | not documented | 2% |
| Monthly fee | not documented | none |
| ATM fee | not published ('ATM withdrawals may incur fees from the card issuer') | 2% |
| Cashback | 8% in points (redeemable for USDT or GT) | 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 | not documented | $750 per 24h (max 3 withdrawals, $250 each) |
| Max load | not documented | not documented |
| Availability | ||
| Regions | unknown | GLOBAL, US, EEA |
| Network | ? | Visa |
| Form factor | Physical + virtual | Physical + virtual |
| Apple Pay | no / unknown | yes |
Pick Gate Card if
- Higher documented cashback (8% vs 1.5)
Pick KAST if
- Wider documented availability
Gate Card
The least documented program in this comparison: an exchange card whose issuer is not named anywhere on the product page, with no published fee schedule for issuance, monthly, top-up, FX or ATM, cashback paid as points redeemable for USDT/GT rather than as cash, and an availability statement ("non-restricted countries or regions") without a published list. Instant Spend Mode can pay directly from a BTC balance and the 8% points headline is large - but until the issuer, the fee table and the conversion timing are published, every number on the page is an advertisement, not a fact.
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, Gate Card or KAST?
When does my bitcoin get sold on each card?
Which is cheaper overall?
Facts checked 2026-10-05 · How we verify