This article explains how KAST Affiliate Cash Rewards work, the different ways you can earn, how reward amounts are calculated, and what to expect.
How Do Affiliate Levels Work?
KAST uses a tiered affiliate system that increases your rewards as your referral network grows. Your affiliate level is determined by the number of active referrals you have, meaning users who have completed qualifying activity rather than simply signing up.
Affiliate Levels Overview
| Tier | Active Referrals Required |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 5 users |
| Tier 2 | 50 users |
| Tier 3 | 100 users |
| Tier 4 | 500 users |
As you move up levels, your commission percentages and earnings potential increase automatically.
What Are KAST Affiliate Cash Rewards?
KAST Affiliate Cash Rewards are USD rewards you can earn when people you refer complete qualifying actions in KAST. Affiliate rewards are designed for KAST affiliates and differ from standard referral rewards.
What Types Of Affiliate Rewards Can I Earn?
As an affiliate, you can earn cash rewards in three main ways:
- One-time spend milestone rewards when a referral’s accumulated card spend crosses specific thresholds
- Subscription commission rewards when a referral purchases a membership subscription
- Ongoing cashback on a referral’s card transactions
How Do Spend Milestone Rewards Work?
Spend milestone rewards are cumulative. When your referral reaches a new spend milestone, you receive the additional reward tied to that milestone.
Example:
- Spend $600 at once → You receive Reward 1 + Reward 2
- Spend $100 first → You receive Reward 1
- Then spend +$500 more (total $600) → You receive Reward 2 only
You don’t re-earn earlier rewards when progressing to the next milestone.
If a transaction is later refunded or reversed, the reward will be clawed back. If your referral reaches the milestone again, the reward will be reissued.
How Much Can I Earn?
Your reward amount depends on your affiliate level and your referral’s country.
Affiliate Tier |
$100 Spend |
$600 Spend |
$1,600 Spend |
$6,600 Spend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tier 1 |
Up to $20 |
Up to $50 |
Up to $100 |
Up to $250 |
Tier 2 |
Up to $30 |
Up to $75 |
Up to $150 |
Up to $400 |
Tier 3 |
Up to $30 |
Up to $75 |
Up to $150 |
Up to $400 |
Tier 4 |
Up to $40 |
Up to $100 |
Up to $200 |
Up to $500 |
Tier 5 |
Up to $40 |
Up to $100 |
Up to $200 |
Up to $500 |
Rewards are incremental across milestones. If you first hit $100 (earn $20), then later reach $600, you receive an additional $30 (the difference), bringing you to $50 total.
Rewards depend on your referral’s country. In some regions, these rewards may be lower or not available.
How Do Subscription Commission Rewards Work?
Subscription commission rewards are one-time cash rewards you earn when a referral purchases a paid KAST membership. These rewards apply to first-year subscriptions only, meaning you earn when your referral first upgrades to a paid tier like Premium or Private.
How Much Can I Earn?
Your reward depends on your affiliate tier and the type of membership your referral purchases.
Affiliate Tier |
Premium Subscription |
Private Subscription |
|---|---|---|
Tier 1 |
$100 |
$1,000 |
Tier 2 |
$150 |
$1,500 |
Tier 3 |
$150 |
$1,500 |
Tier 4 |
$200 |
$2,000 |
Tier 5 |
$200 |
$2,000 |
In general, higher affiliate tiers earn higher commissions, and Private subscriptions offer the highest rewards.
How Do I Earn Ongoing Cashback From My Referrals?
Ongoing cashback is a percentage-based reward you earn from your referral’s card spending. As long as your referral continues to use their KAST card, you earn a percentage of their eligible transactions over time.
How Much Do I Earn?
Your cashback rate depends on your affiliate tier and your referral’s membership tier.
Affiliate Tier |
Standard Tier Card |
Premium Tier Card |
Private Tier Card |
|---|---|---|---|
Tier 1 |
0.20% |
0.25% |
0.25% |
Tier 2 |
0.25% |
0.30% |
0.30% |
Tier 3 |
0.25% |
0.30% |
0.30% |
Tier 4 |
0.30% |
0.45% |
0.45% |
Tier 5 |
0.30% |
0.50% |
0.50% |
What Do My Referrals Get?
Users you refer as an affiliate can receive 20% off their first membership subscription payment (compared to 10% for normal referrals). The discount applies regardless of your affiliate level.
How Do I Redeem My Affiliate Cash Rewards?
Affiliate rewards are redeemed the same way as other Cash Rewards and can be withdrawn from your KAST account.
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After redeeming, you can withdraw your rewards using any of the available withdrawal methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my country affect my reward amount?
The reward amount depends on your referral’s country. Your own country does not affect your rewards.
Why did I get $0 for a referral’s card spend?
Some referrals may not qualify for rewards based on their country. In these cases, you may see $0 even if the referral is actively spending.
Are affiliate rewards credited instantly?
Rewards are credited once the required conditions are met, but they are subject to a 14-day lock period before becoming redeemable. During this time, rewards may appear as locked in your account.
Can my cash rewards balance go negative?
Yes, your balance can go negative if a clawback exceeds your available rewards. Future rewards will be applied to offset the negative balance.
Does a clawback reduce my referral count?
No, clawbacks do not affect your referral count. Your total number of referrals remains the same.
What should I do if something looks wrong with my affiliate rewards?
First, check that your referral has completed the required action and that the reward is not locked or affected by a refund. If everything looks correct and the issue persists, contact KAST Concierge with details such as the date and type of reward.
How do I become a KAST affiliate?
To apply for the KAST Affiliate Program, visit affiliates.kast.xyz and submit an application. Affiliates are reviewed and approved based on audience size, content type, and relevance to KAST's user base.
Can I participate in both the Affiliate Program and the standard Referral Program at the same time?
No. Once you are registered as an affiliate, your rewards follow the Affiliate Program structure. The standard referral reward rates no longer apply to your account.
Do I need to apply for affiliate level upgrades?
No. Affiliate levels upgrade automatically once you reach the required number of active referrals.