KAST Card vs Ready Card

Side-by-side comparison of 2 crypto debit cards

	KAST Card 3.5/5 self_custodialvisa	Ready Card 4.5/5 self_custodialmastercard
Rating
Overall	3.5/5	4.5/5
Fees
Monthly Fee	—	—
Issuance Fee	See card_tiers	See card_tiers
Rewards
Max Cashback	85%	36%
Features
Apple Pay	Yes	No
Google Pay	Yes	Yes
Custody	self_custodial	self_custodial
KYC Required	No KYC	No KYC
Pros & Cons
Pros	Zero conversion fee when spending stablecoins (1:1 conversion) Generous rewards program with up to 8% back in KAST points Instant virtual card issuance with optional physical cards High spending limits with no daily cap	True self-custody model maintains crypto ownership principles Competitive cashback with boost opportunities up to 6% No hidden fees or exchange rate markups Global usage through Mastercard network
Cons	2% foreign exchange fee on non-USD transactions $0.10 fee on non-USD transactions under $25 Relatively high ATM withdrawal fees Custodial wallet with no deposit insurance	120 USDC annual fee for Metal card Currently only supports USDC/USDC.e for spending Ordering limited to UK and EEA residents Cashback rewards capped at $150 monthly