VaultLeap vsKAST
KAST offers cashback and yield. VaultLeap offers self-custody and zero card fees. Here's the full breakdown.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | VaultLeap | KAST |
|---|---|---|
| Card Fee | $0 | $0 (Standard), $1K/yr (Premium) |
| FX Fee | 0% | 0.5-1.75% |
| Cashback | Coming soon | 1.5-3% |
| Yield / APY | Coming soon | Up to 7% |
| Custody | Self-custodial (your keys) | Custodial (Fireblocks, BitGo) |
| Fiat Rails | USD (ACH), EUR (SEPA), MXN (SPEI) | USD/EU accounts (170+ countries) |
| US Available | Yes (48 states) | Yes |
| Apple / Google Pay | Yes | Yes |
| ATM | Not available | Yes ($3 + 2%) |
| Mobile App | Coming soon | Yes |
Fees as of July 2026. Rates may vary.
Where VaultLeap Wins
Self-custody
VaultLeap is self-custodial. You hold your private keys. KAST uses Fireblocks and BitGo as custodians — you don't control the keys to your own funds.
Zero card fees
$0 monthly, $0 per purchase, 0% international, 0% FX. KAST charges 0.5-1.75% FX on international purchases depending on your tier.
Real bank account details
ACH routing numbers, SEPA IBANs, SPEI CLABEs for receiving salary and freelance payments. KAST is primarily a spending card — not a way to receive payments.
Compliance-first
In-house fraud detection, AML advisor, active ad accounts. Most crypto card companies are banned from advertising. VaultLeap runs compliant paid acquisition.
VaultLeap Pricing
Standard
0.75%
per transfer
Pro
0.65%
per transfer
Frequently Asked Questions
Self-custody. Zero card fees. Real bank accounts.
Open your VaultLeap account in minutes. No FX fees on card purchases, no custodial risk.