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Does KAST work in the United Arab Emirates?

Short answer

KAST does not publish a country list, so we cannot confirm it works in the United Arab Emirates. The app checks your eligibility at sign-up.

KAST shows supported countries only in the app during sign-up.

Source: concierge.kast.xyz/hc/en-us/articles/13939999566095-Is-the-K

KAST in the United Arab Emirates: fees to expect

  • The card is held in USD, so paying in AED counts as a foreign-currency purchase: the FX markup is 1.75%.
  • Converting crypto costs 0%.
  • ATM withdrawals: 2% + $3.
  • Works with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
  • Identity verification: Full.

Cards confirmed in the United Arab Emirates

7 cards we track list the country as supported. The top-rated ones:

  1. ether.fi Cash Card

    Visa · Self-custody · Full KYC · Virtual and Physical

    75Rating

  2. Tria Card (Global)

    Visa · Self-custody · Full KYC · Virtual and Physical

    72Rating

  3. RedotPay Card (Global)

    Visa · Custodial · Full KYC · Virtual and Physical

    68Rating

  4. Wirex One Card

    Mastercard · Self-custody · Full KYC · Virtual and Physical

    68Rating

  5. Exa Card (Exactly)

    Visa · Self-custody · Full KYC · Virtual

    54Rating

Frequently asked questions

Does KAST work in the United Arab Emirates?
KAST does not publish a country list, so we cannot confirm it works in the United Arab Emirates. The app checks your eligibility at sign-up.
What is the best alternative to KAST in the United Arab Emirates?
ether.fi Cash, Tria and RedotPay are the top-rated cards confirmed there, based on reach, yearly cost and safety.
Does KAST charge an FX fee in the United Arab Emirates?
The card is held in USD, so paying in AED counts as a foreign-currency purchase: the FX markup is 1.75%.