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Refer Friends, Earn Cash: How KAST Referral Rewards Work

Sharing KAST now pays off. When you refer a friend, you can earn cash rewards as they use their card. If they upgrade to Premium or Private, you can earn more on top.

What is changing

We are introducing cash referral rewards for normal, non-affiliate users across all KAST tiers.

That means if you use KAST and share it with a friend, you can earn milestone-based cash rewards when your referred friend reaches specific card spend thresholds. Those rewards can also stack with membership rewards if your friend buys Premium or Private.

Referral Rewards are available broadly, but payout eligibility and reward amounts depend on the referee’s eligibility.

How to refer a friend

You can invite a friend through your referral link, referral code, or QR code in the KAST app.

Here is the simple flow:

  • Open the KAST app
  • On the Home screen, tap Earn
  • Copy or share your referral link, referral code, or QR code
  • Ask your friend to sign up using your link or enter your referral code
  • Once they complete identity verification and start spending, your referral progress starts tracking. Your friend has 45 days from their KYC date to meet the spend milestones.

If your friend signs up using your referral link, the referral is tracked automatically. If they do not use the link, they can still enter your referral code during sign-up or add it later in the app.

How it works for you

Once your friend starts spending on their card within 45 days from their KYC date, you can earn up to $250 in cash rewards per referred user.

Your friend spends You earn
$100 $20
+$500 $30
+$1,000 $50
+$5,000 $150
Total $250

Reward amounts and availability may vary by country and eligibility.

Membership rewards can stack

If your referred friend buys a membership, you can earn extra cash on top of the spend rewards.

That means referral rewards are not limited to card spend alone. If your friend buys Premium, you earn an extra $100. If your friend buys Private, you earn an extra $1,000. These rewards stack on top of the spend-based rewards.

Referral action Reward
Friend buys Premium Extra $100
Friend buys Private Extra $1,000

Your friend gets something too

Referrals work both ways. When a friend signs up with your link or code, they unlock perks of their own.

Membership discounts

If your friend upgrades to a paid membership, they save on their first purchase:

Membership Discount on first purchase
Premium $100 off
Private $1,000 off

Bonus Tasks cashback on card spend

New users can also activate Tasks Bonuses to earn extra cash rewards for each spend milestone they hit . This is a fast way to start stacking rewards from day one. Check out Tasks Cashback rewards to see how it works.

Everyone wins: you earn cash reward on their spend and membership upgrades, and your friend saves on membership while earning bonus cashback of their own.

How rewards are paid

All referral payouts are credited to your Cash Rewards balance.

A 14-day time lock applies before those rewards become redeemable. Payouts are triggered once the spend milestone is met, but they stay locked until the time lock ends.

What you can see in the app

The referral page shows your referral activity in one place.

You can view:

  • how many users signed up with your referral code
  • how many referred users crossed the first $100 spend milestone

In this setup, sign-ups means users who joined with your referral link or code and completed identity verification. Referrals means sign-ups who also reached the first $100 spend milestone.

See how to earn referral rewards

Important details to know

  • Aggregate spend counts — your friend does not need to hit a milestone in one transaction. Total card spend across purchases is what matters.
  • Rewards are incremental — each spend tier unlocks its reward independently. Reaching a higher threshold over time still pays out each level.
  • No referral cap — there is no limit on how many friends you can refer under the normal program.

What happens if a transaction is refunded

Referral rewards can be adjusted if the underlying spend changes.

Scenario What happens
Referred user's transaction is refunded Reward may be clawed back on a pro-rated basis
Referred user spends again and re-hits the milestone Reward is re-earned automatically
Clawback exceeds current rewards balance Balance can go negative; future rewards offset it

Note: If the Rewards Balance is insufficient, clawbacks may be deducted from your USD Balance.

Referral rewards follow the KAST Rewards Program Terms and Conditions, including Locked, Redeemable, and clawback rules.
     

Disclaimer: This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Digital assets involve high risk and may result in total loss. Please do your own research and consult professional advisors before making any decisions. Read full disclaimer here.

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KAST Adds In-App Affiliate Sign-Up and Portal Access

You’ve probably talked about KAST without even thinking about it. Maybe someone asked how you receive USD from abroad. Maybe they were curious how you actually spend stablecoins in daily life. Maybe you dropped your referral link in a group chat and moved on.But you never really know what happens next.Now you can turn those casual conversations into something structured and measurable — without creating a separate account or searching for signup pages. You can apply to the KAST Affiliate Program directly inside the app.There are no extra logins, no separate platforms to manage, and no added friction. It starts exactly where you already are.Why Apply Inside The App?Most affiliate programs sit outside the product experience. You usually have to search for the right signup page, create a separate login, manually connect your referral code, and then switch between different dashboards just to keep track of everything. It often feels disconnected from the product you’re actually using.With KAST, the process starts inside the app. You simply go to Home → Refer → Become an Affiliate.Because it’s built into your existing account, your email stays aligned, your referral code remains the same, and your identity is already verified. There’s no need to recreate information or manage a separate profile.Keeping everything in one place reduces friction, minimizes back-and-forth during review, and makes the whole process more straightforward.How The Application Process WorksStep 1: Apply From The AppOpen your KAST app and go to:Home → Refer → Become an AffiliateThen:Tap ReferTap Become an Affiliate (top corner)The application form opens in your browser.It’s short and focused. You’ll be asked for:Your affiliate code (from the app)Name, phone number, and KAST emailPrevious affiliate experience (if any)Optional links (Telegram, LinkedIn, etc.)Your main channels and audience countriesA short note about how you plan to promote KASTSubmit the form. That’s it.Step 2: Get Access To The PortalAfter internal review, approved applicants receive access to the Affiliate Portal.From there, you can:Track referrals in real timeMonitor rewardsSee which content drives resultsOptimize how you promote KASTYou don’t need to change how you share. You just gain visibility into performance.See what actually drives sign-upsImagine you run a Telegram group about digital payments and crypto tools.Members often ask:How do you receive USD from clients?How do you spend stablecoins locally?How does the KAST Card work in daily life?You’ve been sharing your referral link casually. Some people sign up — but you don’t know how many, or why.After applying through the app and getting approved, that changes.Now you can see:Which posts generate sign-upsWhich use cases resonate mostWhether your audience responds more to the KAST Card or Local PayoutsInstead of guessing, you have data.Instead of casually sharing, you’re running something structured.How This Fits Into the KAST EcosystemMost affiliates promote what they already use. In practice, that means they talk about real things they do in KAST. For example, they receive USD into their KAST Global USD account, hold stablecoins like USDC, and spend globally with the KAST Card. They also use local payouts to convert funds into local currency when they need to.When your content reflects real usage, referrals feel natural. You are not pushing a product. Instead, you are showing how you use KAST in daily life. People understand the value because they see it in context.The Affiliate Program simply adds tracking and structure to what you already do inside KAST.What It CostsThere is no fee to apply.If approved, commissions and rewards are visible inside the Affiliate Portal.Eligibility criteria, reward structures, and approval timelines may change and are subject to internal review.Quick Checklist Before You ApplyYou actively use KASTYou have an audience (community, social media, newsletter, etc.)You can explain real use cases clearlyYou’re willing to promote responsiblyIf that sounds like you, the process takes just a few minutes.Ready To Apply?Open the KAST app and go to:Home → Refer → Become an AffiliateOr learn more at:https://www.kast.xyz/affiliateStart in the app.Apply in minutes.Track everything in one place.
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