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KAST

Personal + businessTechnology companyUSD balanceUSDC · USDT · PYUSD +1 Verified

A stablecoin account with a Visa card, for people who want to hold US dollars and spend them by card. You can get US account details (ACH, wires and SWIFT, not offered in every country) and a EUR IBAN to receive money, and crypto sent on any of 14 networks is credited as dollars. KAST is a technology company, not a bank: your balance is a claim on KAST rather than a deposit, and it isn't insured. KAST doesn't publish a full list of the countries it serves (it's only in the app), so check before you sign up. This verdict is based on KAST's own terms and help pages; we'll add what users say once there are enough reviews to score.

What’s good

  • US account details (ACH, wire, SWIFT) and a EUR IBAN to receive money, where offered
  • Takes USDC, USDT and other crypto on 14 networks, credited as dollars
  • $0 a month on the Standard plan, and a passport alone works as ID

Watch out for

  • Not a bank: your balance is a claim on KAST and isn't insured
  • The full list of countries it serves is only shown in the app
  • $3 + 2% per ATM withdrawal, and $40 to deliver a physical card
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Community score No score yet
5 confirmed
Opens from full list not published
Both
Account type People and companies
Your country Find it in the country list

What you need to open it

As a person

  • Passport, National ID, Driving licence or Residence permitOne is enough; a passport alone works
  • Proof of addressSometimes asked
  • SSN, if you live in the USITIN: not published
  • Approval time10–15 minutes (automated); 1–3 business days (manual review)

As a company

  • Registered in United States, Brazil and United Arab EmiratesConfirmed so far; full list not published
  • Owners living abroadCase by case
  • EIN, for US companiesOther companies give their local tax ID
  • Proof of business addressIssued within 6 months; registered agent or virtual office address accepted
  • Ownership or shareholder evidence
  • Certificate of incorporation or business registration
  • Trade name filingIf trading under another name
  • Director signed authorization letterIf applicant is not a director
  • Shareholder structure chartComplex ownership
  • Identity verification of UBOs 25% or 10% regulated and controlling person
  • Certified English translationIf documents not in English
  • Approval timeMost accounts live within 24 hours of submission

✓ needed◐ sometimes asked– not needed? not published

Community score

Reddit, X, Trustpilot, App Store, Google Play, YouTube · How we score
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Community score Not enough data
No score yet There aren’t enough first-hand reviews yet to publish a fair score. We check again every month. How we score →
What users sayFacts, fees and eligibility still show in full
Account safety Not enough data
Receiving money Not enough data
Fees and FX Not enough data
Support Not enough data

Products

6 of 8 offered or not stated

Bank account details

Yes
USD · ACH EUR · IBAN SWIFT wires BRL (PIX) MXN (SPEI CLABE) ARS (bank transfer) COP (Bre-B)

Card

Yes
Visa Virtual ✓ Physical ✓ Apple Pay ✓ Google Pay ✓
Card fee
Virtual: 2 included (a $2 issuance fee applies in some regions); physical: $0 card + $40 delivery
ATM
$3 + 2% (plus FX fee if non-USD)

Get paid by platforms

Yes
Upwork ? Fiverr ? PayPal ✓ Stripe ✓ Deel ? Payoneer ?

Send and withdraw

Yes
Fees
USD ACH $1 or wire $15 (+0.08%), SWIFT $35; local currency typically $2 + 1% FX

Stablecoins

Yes
USDC USDT PYUSD RLUSD
Deposit networks
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Tron, Polygon, BNB Smart Chain, Arbitrum, Avalanche C-Chain, TON, Base, Optimism, Stellar, XRPL, Sonic

Interest on balances

Yes

Reserve Rewards (promotional cashback, not interest) on USD in the Reserve Account: 8% Standard, up to 10% Premium (first $50k), up to 12% Private (first $200k); variable T-bill-linked APY in the USDKY vault

Bank account detailsUSD · ACH, EUR · IBAN, SWIFT wires, BRL (PIX), MXN (SPEI CLABE), ARS (bank transfer), COP (Bre-B) ✓
USD · ACH EUR · IBAN SWIFT wires BRL (PIX) MXN (SPEI CLABE) ARS (bank transfer) COP (Bre-B)
CardVisa · Apple Pay · Google Pay ✓
Visa Virtual ✓ Physical ✓ Apple Pay ✓ Google Pay ✓
Card feeVirtual: 2 included (a $2 issuance fee applies in some regions); physical: $0 card + $40 delivery
ATM$3 + 2% (plus FX fee if non-USD)
Get paid by platformsConfirmed: PayPal and Stripe ✓
Upwork ? Fiverr ? PayPal ✓ Stripe ✓ Deel ? Payoneer ?
Send and withdrawUSD ACH $1 or wire $15 (+0.08%), SWIFT $35; local currency typically $2 + 1% FX ✓
FeesUSD ACH $1 or wire $15 (+0.08%), SWIFT $35; local currency typically $2 + 1% FX
StablecoinsUSDC, USDT, PYUSD, RLUSD ✓
USDC USDT PYUSD RLUSD
Deposit networksBitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Tron, Polygon, BNB Smart Chain, Arbitrum, Avalanche C-Chain, TON, Base, Optimism, Stellar, XRPL, Sonic
Interest on balancesReserve Rewards (promotional cashback, not interest) on USD in the Reserve Account: 8% Standard, up to 10% Premium (first $50k), up to 12% Private (first $200k); variable T-bill-linked APY in the USDKY vault ✓

Reserve Rewards (promotional cashback, not interest) on USD in the Reserve Account: 8% Standard, up to 10% Premium (first $50k), up to 12% Private (first $200k); variable T-bill-linked APY in the USDKY vault

Not offered Multi-currency balances ✕ Crypto ✕

Fees

Fees checked

Monthly fee

$0 (Standard)

Paid tiers are billed yearly up front: Premium $1,000/year, Private $10,000/year. The Terms add a $1/month inactivity fee after 12 months with no transactions. KAST Business: Standard plan free, Business Global plan $10,000/year.

Receiving money

Stablecoins $0; USD ACH $2, Fedwire $15, SWIFT $30; EUR SEPA 0.5%

KAST pages disagree. The receive-USD article (Sep 2026) says SWIFT costs $35, and the SEPA article (Aug 2026) says SEPA deposits are free. I used the fees page updated 19 Oct 2026. Other crypto is auto-converted to stablecoin for a token-specific fee. SPEI and ARS deposits are 0%; COP and PIX deposits 1%.

Sending and withdrawing

USD ACH $1 or wire $15 (+0.08%), SWIFT $35; local currency typically $2 + 1% FX

Payouts go to bank accounts in 30+ currencies, priced per corridor (for example GBP $3 + 1%, AUD $4 + 1%, EUR via SEPA 1% with no fixed fee). Stablecoin withdrawals: $0.20 + 0.1% (Arbitrum) up to $6 + 0.1% (Ethereum), minimum $5. KAST Tag transfers between users are free. The USD account article says USD Global Payouts via SWIFT are temporarily unavailable.

Currency conversion

0.5%–1.75%

Applies to non-USD card spend. The rate depends on country of residence, country of the transaction and card program. Non-USD transactions under $25 cost $0.10 more. Insufficient-balance declines cost $0.50. KAST Business pays 1.75% (minimum $0.25). Eligible BRL card purchases have 0% FX.

Card

Virtual: 2 included (a $2 issuance fee applies in some regions); physical: $0 card + $40 delivery

Standard tier. Premium and Private memberships include their physical cards. Maximum 10 cards per account. KAST Business: virtual cards free, plastic $40, metal $200.

ATM withdrawals

$3 + 2% (plus FX fee if non-USD)

Physical card only. Limit: up to $500 per withdrawal and up to 3 withdrawals or $1,500 per 24 hours. Older articles say $250 per withdrawal and $750 per 24 hours; I used the fees page and the limits article updated 17 Oct 2026.

Can I open it from my country?

Where you livePersonalBusiness owner
Afghanistan Not published Not published
Åland Islands Not published Not published
Albania Not published Not published
Algeria Not published Not published
American Samoa Not published Not published
Andorra Not published Not published
Angola Not published Not published
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Antigua and Barbuda Not published Not published
Argentina Accepted Accepted
Armenia Not published Not published
Aruba Not published Not published
Australia Not published Not published
Austria Not published Not published
Azerbaijan Not published Not published
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Belgium Not published Not published
Belize Not published Not published
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Brazil Accepted Accepted
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Bulgaria Not published Not published
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Central African Republic Not published Not published
Chad Not published Not published
Chile Not published Not published
China Not published Not published
Christmas Island Not published Not published
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Not published Not published
Colombia Accepted Accepted
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Costa Rica Not published Not published
Côte d'Ivoire Not published Not published
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Cuba Not published Not published
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Cyprus Not published Not published
Czechia Not published Not published
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Hungary Not published Not published
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Jordan Not published Not published
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Kuwait Not published Not published
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Laos Not published Not published
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Liechtenstein Not published Not published
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Macao Not published Not published
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Maldives Not published Not published
Mali Not published Not published
Malta Not published Not published
Marshall Islands Not published Not published
Martinique Not published Not published
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Mayotte Not published Not published
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Micronesia Not published Not published
Moldova Not published Not published
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Mongolia Not published Not published
Montenegro Not published Not published
Montserrat Not published Not published
Morocco Not published Not published
Mozambique Not published Not published
Myanmar Not published Not published
Namibia Not published Not published
Nauru Not published Not published
Nepal Not published Not published
Netherlands Not published Not published
New Caledonia Not published Not published
New Zealand Not published Not published
Nicaragua Not published Not published
Niger Not published Not published
Nigeria Accepted Accepted
Niue Not published Not published
Norfolk Island Not published Not published
North Korea Not published Not published
North Macedonia Not published Not published
Northern Mariana Islands Not published Not published
Norway Not published Not published
Oman Not published Not published
Pakistan Not published Not published
Palau Not published Not published
Palestine Not published Not published
Panama Not published Not published
Papua New Guinea Not published Not published
Paraguay Not published Not published
Peru Not published Not published
Philippines Not published Not published
Pitcairn Islands Not published Not published
Poland Not published Not published
Portugal Not published Not published
Puerto Rico Not published Not published
Qatar Not published Not published
Republic of the Congo Not published Not published
Réunion Not published Not published
Romania Not published Not published
Russia Not published Not published
Rwanda Not published Not published
Samoa Not published Not published
San Marino Not published Not published
São Tomé and Príncipe Not published Not published
Saudi Arabia Not published Not published
Senegal Not published Not published
Serbia Not published Not published
Seychelles Not published Not published
Sierra Leone Not published Not published
Singapore Not published Not published
Sint Maarten Not published Not published
Slovakia Not published Not published
Slovenia Not published Not published
Solomon Islands Not published Not published
Somalia Not published Not published
South Africa Not published Not published
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Not published Not published
South Korea Not published Not published
South Sudan Not published Not published
Spain Not published Not published
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St Barthélemy Not published Not published
St Helena Not published Not published
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St Lucia Not published Not published
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St Pierre and Miquelon Not published Not published
St Vincent and the Grenadines Not published Not published
Sudan Not published Not published
Suriname Not published Not published
Svalbard and Jan Mayen Not published Not published
Sweden Not published Not published
Switzerland Not published Not published
Syria Not published Not published
Taiwan Not published Not published
Tajikistan Not published Not published
Tanzania Not published Not published
Thailand Not published Not published
Timor-Leste Not published Not published
Togo Not published Not published
Tokelau Not published Not published
Tonga Not published Not published
Trinidad and Tobago Not published Not published
Tunisia Not published Not published
Türkiye Not published Not published
Turkmenistan Not published Not published
Turks and Caicos Islands Not published Not published
Tuvalu Not published Not published
U.S. Outlying Islands Not published Not published
U.S. Virgin Islands Not published Not published
Uganda Not published Not published
Ukraine Not published Not published
United Arab Emirates Not published Not published
United Kingdom Not published Not published
United States Accepted Accepted
Uruguay Not published Not published
Uzbekistan Not published Not published
Vanuatu Not published Not published
Vatican City Not published Not published
Venezuela Not published Not published
Vietnam Not published Not published
Wallis and Futuna Not published Not published
Western Sahara Not published Not published
Yemen Not published Not published
Zambia Not published Not published
Zimbabwe Not published Not published
Accepted named on KAST’s pages Not excluded only sanctioned countries are ruled out Limited opens with restrictions Not accepted can’t open from here Not published KAST doesn’t say

250 countries and territories.

Is my money safe?

No deposit insuranceNo deposit insurance. KAST's Terms say accounts are not insured against losses. The Reserve Account terms say balances are not covered by FDIC, FSCS or any other deposit guarantee scheme.
  • Technology companyKAST calls itself a technology company, not a bank. Regulated services (virtual accounts, cards, custody, on/off ramp) come from licensed partners. The Terms treat a crypto deposit as a sale to KAST: the user then holds a USD-denominated debt claim against KAST, not a deposit. Cards are issued by Third National, with Rain (Signify Holdings, Inc.) as program manager, per the KAST Brasil terms.
  • No licence named KAST's own pages name no licence held by any KAST entity. They describe KAST as a tech company using licensed partners. KAST Brasil has a CNPJ and plans to file for Brazilian VASP authorisation by 30 Oct 2026. KAST says it is not licensed yet. I did not check an Anjouan register; Reg No. 16223 is a company registration number, not a licence.
  • Legal entities
    • KAST Tech (Reg No. 16223) · Anjouan, Union of Comoros
    • KAST Prestadora de Serviços de Ativos Virtuais Ltda. (CNPJ 68.675.443/0001-16) · Brazil
  • Partner banks Leads Bank (USA), named by KAST as partner for the USD virtual account Third National (San Juan, Puerto Rico), card issuer BANEX Microfinance Bank Limited (Nigeria), markets the card to Nigerian users
  • Deposit protectionNo deposit insurance. KAST's Terms say accounts are not insured against losses. The Reserve Account terms say balances are not covered by FDIC, FSCS or any other deposit guarantee scheme.
  • Who holds the moneyCustodial by default. Crypto sent to KAST is sold to KAST and held by a partner custodian (such as BitGo) for KAST. The user holds a USD-denominated claim on KAST. Self-Custody Mode (KAST Personal, where enabled) holds the USD balance as USDC in a dedicated Privy wallet on Solana. USDKY vault balances also sit in a Privy wallet.

KAST vs the alternatives

Feature KAST — Wirex — Xapo Bank — RedotPay —
Who it’s for People and companiesPeople and companiesPeople and companiesFor people
USD account (ACH) Yes Yes Yes No
EUR IBAN Yes Yes Yes Yes
GBP account No Yes Yes Yes
Card VisaVisaVisa and MastercardVisa
Monthly fee $0 (Standard)$0$1,000/year membership$0
Send and withdraw USD ACH $1 or wire $15 (+0.08%), SWIFT $35; local currency typically $2 + 1% FXNot publishedSEPA €0.15; FPS £0.15; ACH $30 + 0.15%; SWIFT 0.2% + £25Crypto withdrawals: network fee; local-currency payouts: fee per currency/method shown in app; internal transfers free
Currency conversion 0.5%–1.75%0% on card spending0% on card spending1.2% (transactions not in the card currency) + 1% crypto conversion fee
Stablecoins USDC, USDT, PYUSD, RLUSD USDC, USDT, EURC No USDT, USDC, RLUSD
Interest on balances Reserve Rewards (promotional cashback, not interest) on USD in the Reserve Account: 8% Standard, up to 10% Premium (first $50k), up to 12% Private (first $200k); variable T-bill-linked APY in the USDKY vaultUp to 9.75% APY on stablecoins (DeFi-based, variable)USD Savings 4.1% variable; BTC Savings 0.25% (up to 2 BTC); paid daily in BTCVariable APY on USDC/USDT through Earn (offered by RedotPay Panama), selected regions only
Deposit protection Not insuredNot insuredDeposit schemeNot insured
KAST — Wirex — Xapo Bank — RedotPay —
Who can open it
Who it’s for
KAST People and companies
Wirex People and companies
Xapo Bank People and companies
RedotPay For people
Account
USD account (ACH)
KAST Yes
Wirex Yes
Xapo Bank Yes
RedotPay No
EUR IBAN
KAST Yes
Wirex Yes
Xapo Bank Yes
RedotPay Yes
GBP account
KAST No
Wirex Yes
Xapo Bank Yes
RedotPay Yes
Card
KAST Visa
Wirex Visa
Xapo Bank Visa and Mastercard
RedotPay Visa
Fees
Monthly fee
KAST $0 (Standard)
Wirex $0
Xapo Bank $1,000/year membership
RedotPay $0
Send and withdraw
KAST USD ACH $1 or wire $15 (+0.08%), SWIFT $35; local currency typically $2 + 1% FX
Wirex Not published
Xapo Bank SEPA €0.15; FPS £0.15; ACH $30 + 0.15%; SWIFT 0.2% + £25
RedotPay Crypto withdrawals: network fee; local-currency payouts: fee per currency/method shown in app; internal transfers free
Currency conversion
KAST 0.5%–1.75%
Wirex 0% on card spending
Xapo Bank 0% on card spending
RedotPay 1.2% (transactions not in the card currency) + 1% crypto conversion fee
Your money
Stablecoins
KAST USDC, USDT, PYUSD, RLUSD
Wirex USDC, USDT, EURC
Xapo Bank No
RedotPay USDT, USDC, RLUSD
Interest on balances
KAST Reserve Rewards (promotional cashback, not interest) on USD in the Reserve Account: 8% Standard, up to 10% Premium (first $50k), up to 12% Private (first $200k); variable T-bill-linked APY in the USDKY vault
Wirex Up to 9.75% APY on stablecoins (DeFi-based, variable)
Xapo Bank USD Savings 4.1% variable; BTC Savings 0.25% (up to 2 BTC); paid daily in BTC
RedotPay Variable APY on USDC/USDT through Earn (offered by RedotPay Panama), selected regions only
Deposit protection
KAST Not insured
Wirex Not insured
Xapo Bank Deposit scheme
RedotPay Not insured

Every cell comes from that company’s own pages.

Questions people ask

Is KAST a bank?

No. KAST is a technology company. It names these partner banks: Leads Bank (USA), named by KAST as partner for the USD virtual account, Third National (San Juan, Puerto Rico), card issuer and BANEX Microfinance Bank Limited (Nigeria), markets the card to Nigerian users.

Is money in KAST protected?

No deposit insurance. KAST's Terms say accounts are not insured against losses. The Reserve Account terms say balances are not covered by FDIC, FSCS or any other deposit guarantee scheme.

Who can open KAST?

Individuals 18+ living in a KAST-supported country (the list appears only in the app; US residents can join and give an SSN), plus companies through KAST Business KYB, which is still in beta.

Do I need an SSN or ITIN?

KAST asks US residents for an SSN. Its pages don’t mention an ITIN. A passport alone works as ID.

How long does approval take?

Personal: 10–15 minutes (automated); 1–3 business days (manual review). Business: Most accounts live within 24 hours of submission.

Can Upwork, Fiverr, PayPal and Stripe pay into KAST?

Confirmed by KAST: PayPal and Stripe. Not confirmed on its own pages: Upwork, Fiverr, Deel and Payoneer.

How much does it cost to send or withdraw money?

USD ACH $1 or wire $15 (+0.08%), SWIFT $35; local currency typically $2 + 1% FX.

Does KAST have a card?

Yes, a Visa card, virtual and physical. Card fees: Virtual: 2 included (a $2 issuance fee applies in some regions); physical: $0 card + $40 delivery. It works with Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Can I hold crypto in KAST?

Stablecoins: USDC, USDT, PYUSD and RLUSD. No other crypto is held in the balance.

Does KAST pay interest on balances?

Reserve Rewards (promotional cashback, not interest) on USD in the Reserve Account: 8% Standard, up to 10% Premium (first $50k), up to 12% Private (first $200k); variable T-bill-linked APY in the USDKY vault.

Facts last verified against 28 pages on KAST’s own sites. Report a mistake

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