The KAST Refer & Earn Sprint is a limited-time referral campaign where eligible KAST users can earn a cash bonus and entries into a draw to win a physical KAST Gold Card.
The campaign runs from August 13 to September 30, 2026.
How Do I Participate?
To participate:
- Share your KAST referral link with your friends.
- Have 5 friends sign up for KAST using your referral link.
- Each friend needs to complete KYC.
- Each friend needs to reach the applicable spend requirement using their KAST Card on eligible Travel, Dining, or Shopping purchases.
- Qualifying activity needs to be completed during the campaign period.
Once 5 referred friends qualify and pass KAST's eligibility checks, you can receive a one-time referral bonus and 1 entry into the Gold Card draw.
Who Can Participate?
You can participate if you:
- Have a registered KAST account in good standing
- Have completed KYC, where applicable
- Are eligible to use the KAST Card in your region
- Are eligible to receive campaign incentives
- Meet the applicable KAST and campaign terms
Accounts that are suspended, restricted, terminated, or flagged for abuse may not be eligible.
What Is a Qualified Referral?
Your friend becomes a qualified referral when they:
- Sign up using your referral link during the campaign period.
- Complete KYC.
- Make eligible KAST Card purchases in Travel, Dining, or Shopping categories.
- Reach the applicable eligible spend requirement for their market.
- Pass KAST's eligibility checks.
What Spend Requirement Applies to My Referral?
The spend requirement and referral bonus depend on your referred friend's eligible market:
| Referred Friend's Market | Required Eligible Spend | Bonus After 5 Qualified Referrals |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates, United States, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Brazil | $200 per referred friend | $100 |
| Pakistan, Egypt, Bangladesh, Argentina, Tunisia, Mexico | $100 per referred friend | $50 |
Your referred friends need to complete the applicable eligible spend during the campaign period for their referrals to qualify.
What Purchases Count Toward the Spend Requirement?
Only eligible KAST Card purchases in Travel, Dining, and Shopping categories count toward the campaign.
Examples include:
- Travel: Flights, hotels, car rentals, public transportation, taxis, rideshare, travel agencies, parking, and eligible attractions
- Dining: Restaurants, cafés, bars, fast food, bakeries, caterers, and other eligible food merchants
- Shopping: Fashion, supermarkets, electronics, home goods, sporting goods, books, jewelry, beauty, pet stores, and other eligible retail merchants
Good to Know: Eligibility is based on the Merchant Category Code (MCC) used when the transaction is processed. A merchant may be classified differently from how it describes its business, so some purchases may not count even if they appear to fall within an eligible category.
What Purchases Don't Count?
The following won't count toward your friend's qualifying spend:
- Refunds, reversals, or chargebacks
- Canceled transactions
- Transactions made outside the campaign period
- Purchases in non-eligible merchant categories
- Transactions linked to fake, duplicate, self-referred, or controlled accounts
- Transactions made primarily to trigger campaign rewards
Qualifying spend is based on net spend, which means refunded or reversed amounts are removed from the total.
How Does the Gold Card Draw Work?
You'll receive 1 Gold Card draw entry for every 5 qualified referrals:
- 5 qualified referrals = 1 entry
- 10 qualified referrals = 2 entries
- 15 qualified referrals = 3 entries
There will be 10 physical Gold Card winners. More qualified referrals give you more entries, but don't guarantee that you'll win.
Good to Know: The prize is a physical KAST Gold Card only. It doesn't include a KAST Private membership upgrade, enhanced cashback, Private benefits, or other Private-tier perks.
Can I Still Earn Standard Referral Rewards?
Yes. The Refer & Earn Sprint runs alongside the standard KAST Referral Program.
Your referred friends may still generate standard referral rewards as they reach applicable spend or upgrade milestones, depending on the standard referral program rules.
The Sprint bonus and Gold Card draw entries are separate from standard referral rewards.
When Will I Receive My Reward?
Campaign rewards are reviewed and processed in two payout windows:
- Payout window 1: Qualifying activity through September 12 will be processed during the week of September 14.
- Payout window 2: Remaining qualifying activity will be processed after the campaign ends on September 30.
Processing may take additional time while KAST verifies eligible spend, KYC status, account standing, and applicable eligibility checks.
Can I Increase My Gold Card Draw Chances With Social Media Content?
You may be able to improve your Gold Card draw odds by sharing eligible campaign-related content on X or Instagram during the campaign period.
Your post should:
- Tag @KASTxyz
- Include #KASTReferAndEarn
- Show your referral rewards or campaign participation
- Avoid sharing private or sensitive information
- Be posted between August 13 and September 30, 2026
Any additional consideration for Gold Card draw odds is subject to the campaign rules and KAST's review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Didn't My Friend's Spend Count?
Your friend's purchase may not count if it wasn't made in an eligible Travel, Dining, or Shopping category. Eligibility is based on the merchant's MCC, so some merchants may be categorized differently than expected.
My Friend Qualified. Why Haven't I Received My Reward?
Rewards are processed according to the campaign payout windows and may not appear immediately. KAST also reviews qualifying activity before rewards are processed.
What Happens If My Friend Doesn't Use My Referral Link?
Your friend needs to sign up using your referral link for their activity to count toward the campaign. If they sign up without your link, their account may not be connected to your referral.
Can My Friend Make Multiple Purchases to Reach the Spend Requirement?
Yes. Your friend can make one or multiple eligible purchases during the campaign period. Their total eligible net spend needs to reach the applicable spend requirement.
Can I Refer More Than 5 Friends?
Yes. You can continue referring friends after your first 5 qualified referrals. You'll receive 1 additional Gold Card draw entry for every 5 qualified referrals.
Can I Refer Someone Who Already Has a KAST Account?
No. For this campaign, your friend needs to sign up for KAST using your referral link during the campaign period. Existing KAST users don't qualify as new referrals.
When Will Gold Card Winners Be Selected?
Gold Card entries will be counted after the campaign ends. Winners will be selected after September 30, 2026 and contacted using their KAST account contact details.
What Happens If a Gold Card Winner Doesn't Respond?
Winners may need to confirm acceptance and provide delivery information within the required timeframe. If a winner doesn't respond, isn't eligible, or provides invalid delivery information, KAST may select an alternative winner.