KAST Card vs Wirex One Card
On real usage, KAST Card leads: $121.0M was spent with it in October 2026, against $54.8M for the other card. On our computed rating, KAST Card scores higher (5.8 vs 4.5 out of 10). The full side-by-side facts are below, taken from each card's directory profile.
| Fact | KAST Card | Wirex One Card |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 5.8 / 10 (provisional) | 4.5 / 10 (provisional) |
| Network | Visa | Visa or Mastercard |
| Model | Prepaid · Debit | Debit · Prepaid |
| Card formats | Virtual · Physical | Virtual · Physical · Visa Signature Metal |
| Availability | 190+ countries per KAST; card eligibility and ID requirements vary by country. Not a bank; verify availability in the app. | Wirex advertises availability in 150+ countries, subject to product and jurisdictional restrictions. |
| Rewards | Standard: 1.5% cashback. Premium: 2% cashback plus 1% back in points. Private: 3% cashback plus 2% back in points. USD Reserve account: 8% (Standard), 10% (Premium), 12% (Private) boosted annual reward rates until mid-2027, returning to 4% after. Boosted rates are funded by KAST as a promotion. Caps and excluded categories may apply; confirm in the app. | Wirex advertises 0.5% to 8% cashback in USD depending on membership tier. |
| Pricing | Virtual card free in most regions ($2 in some regions); physical card 40 USD. Membership: Standard free, Premium 1,000 USD/year, Private 10,000 USD/year. Captured from the live app October 2026. | The reviewed product page advertises no monthly or annual card fee; applicable terms and regional charges should be checked with Wirex. |
| Funding | Fund with stablecoins; the app's deposit rules require USDT on Solana for the primary path. XRPL and Stellar deposits need a correct destination tag or memo. Wrong-network deposits may be permanently lost. Stablecoin top-ups carry no KAST fee. Taking money back out costs $1 + 0.1% on Solana and $6 + 0.1% on Ethereum for stablecoins. | Spend crypto and fiat through the Wirex One app; conversion and supported-asset details depend on the account and region. In October 2026 Wirex One was reported to support Apple Pay top-ups (no Wirex fee on local card top-ups, instant settlement; USD top-ups carry a conversion fee as payments process in EUR, and the user's card issuer may add its own fee; availability is region-dependent), with Google Pay top-ups also reported. |
| Spent in October 2026 | $121.0M · #3 of 28 tracked · Onchain, daily batches | $54.8M · #4 of 28 tracked · Onchain |
| Facts checked | 2026-11-12 | 2026-10-19 |
| Cashback used in our math | 1.5% | 0.5% to 8% |
KAST Card
Stablecoin holders who want tiered cashback plus yield on idle USD, and who are comfortable with the deposit network rules.
Wirex One Card
People looking for a broad international card proposition with virtual, physical, and metal formats.
Questions about this pair
Which is used more, KAST Card or Wirex One Card?+
In October 2026, $121.0M was spent with KAST Card and $54.8M with Wirex One Card, across the programs tracked by PaymentScan and republished by Castle Labs. KAST Card is the more used of the two on that measure. Both figures are settled payments, not top-ups.
Which pays better cashback, KAST Card or Wirex One Card?+
On the published terms in this directory, KAST Card lists: Standard: 1.5% cashback. Premium: 2% cashback plus 1% back in points. Private: 3% cashback plus 2% back in points. USD Reserve account: 8% (Standard), 10% (Premium), 12% (Private) boosted annual reward rates until mid-2027, returning to 4% after. Boosted rates are funded by KAST as a promotion. Caps and excluded categories may apply; confirm in the app. Wirex One Card lists: Wirex advertises 0.5% to 8% cashback in USD depending on membership tier. Headline rates come with caps, tiers and conditions, so check the worked examples on each profile before deciding.
How do the fees compare between KAST Card and Wirex One Card?+
KAST Card: Virtual card free in most regions ($2 in some regions); physical card 40 USD. Membership: Standard free, Premium 1,000 USD/year, Private 10,000 USD/year. Captured from the live app October 2026. Wirex One Card: The reviewed product page advertises no monthly or annual card fee; applicable terms and regional charges should be checked with Wirex. Provider fees and regional terms change, so confirm on the official fee pages linked from each profile.
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