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Coinbase is one of the most popular digital currency exchanges, based in the U.S and boasting over 43 million users. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform offers both an all-in-one exchange and a wallet, making it one of the easiest starting points with Bitcoin. Coinbase’s wallet and merchant services, which have won the trust of over 43 million users, have their payment platform integrated with more than 48,000 businesses worldwide.

Deposit fees:
Credit/Debit Card: 3.99%SEPA: €0U.S Bank Transfer: 1.49% (US $0.15 min.)Coinbase USD wallet: 1.49%ACH Transfer USD: $0 Wire Transfer USD: $10
Withdrawal fees:
SEPA: €0.15U.S Bank Transfer: 1.49% (US $0.15 min.)Coinbase USD wallet: 1.49%Wire Transfer USD: $25
Trading fees:
Fees vary
Payment Methods:
Bank Account , Debit Card , Credit Card , Wire Transfer , SEPA Transfer ,
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, CNY & 50+ more

  High liquidity & limits
  Great for newcomers
  “Instant Buy” available when buying with debit card

High fees with debit and credit card purchases

Gemini of today is one of the powerhouses of crypto trading. The exchange is well-reputed and one of the leaders in mainstream penetration thanks to their aggressive ad campaigns on buses, billboards, and mainstream media.

Deposit fees:
Free
Withdrawal fees:
0.001 BTC
Trading fees:
0.10% – 0.35%
Payment Methods:
Credit/debit cards, Local bank transfer
Supported fiat:
USD

  Ability to set real-time market limit orders
  Low fees
  Clean user interface
Strong reputation

Exclusive to a limited number of countries

Paybis is suitable for users who want long-term investments and has a larger user base. It is available in more than 180 countries in the world, including the US. Paybis supports around 40 crypto assets. The main focus of the exchange is on Round-the-clock support, Worldwide access, Fast security checks, high-level security, and Instant payouts. The exchange is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under (FCA), UK’s tier-1 regulatory body.

Deposit fees:
Free (there is a transaction fee – 2.49%)
Withdrawal fees:
Free
Trading fees:
0.99 – 2.49 %
Payment Methods:
Bank Transfer, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, and Neteller.
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP, and 40+ more

  A lot of payment methods and fiat currencies supported
  It is regulated
  The longevity of the crypto market
Easy-to-use interface

The number of supported cryptocurrencies could be higher
No advanced trading features 

Bottom Line

Pros

Cons

Today, Kraken is available in more than 170 countries around the world. It is registered under FinCEN in the U.S., but residents from New York and Washington aren’t allowed to use it. It is a user-friendly exchange and an excellent platform for safe and secure transactions. It supports buy/sell, send/receive, exchange, margin trading, OTC trading, staking, limit, market, and stop-loss limit order, futures, take profit market order, and more.

Deposit fees:
EUR SEPA Deposit (Free) – EEA countries only USD Bank Wire Deposit ($5 USD) – US onlyEUR Bank Wire Deposit (€10) – outside the US only USD Bank Wire Deposit ($10 USD) – outside US onlyJPY Bank deposit (Free, ¥5,000 deposit minimum) – Japan-only USD, Wire Deposit (Free)
Withdrawal fees:
Cryptocurrency: Fees vary, SEPA Withdrawal (€0.09) – EEA countries only USD Bank Wire Withdrawal ($5 USD) – US only USD Bank Wire Withdrawal ($60 USD) – outside US onlyEUR Bank Wire Withdrawal (€60) – outside US onlyJPY Bank withdrawal (¥20) – Japan onlyCAD EFT Withdrawal ($10 CAD)
Trading fees:
Maker: 0.16%Taker: 0.28%
Payment Methods:
Fedwire, Bank Transfer (SEPA), SWIFT, Wire Transfer, Etana Custody, Silvergate Exchange Network (SEN), FPS, CHAPS, and BACS, PayID, Osko
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CAD

  170+ countries supported
  Never been hacked
  Mobile App (iOS and Android)
Various payment methods
A wide range of cryptocurrencies is available

Fees slightly above the industry average
Limited customer support

The platform has almost 5 million users that can interact between themselves to buy, sell or trade one of the 3 offered cryptocurrencies. Paxful supports a vast majority of countries with the exception of OFAC Banned Countries. Their goal is to keep Bitcoin trading as easy and straightforward as possible.

Deposit fees:
Free
Withdrawal fees:
0.5% – 5%
Trading fees:
No buyer fee, seller fee varies from 0.5% to 5%
Payment Methods:
Over 350 payment methods are available
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, and many more

  350+ Payment Methods
  Good customer support
Straightforward and easy to use

High exchange rates
A lot of scammers

Paybis is suitable for users who want long-term investments and has a larger user base. It is available in more than 180 countries in the world, including the US. Paybis supports around 40 crypto assets. The main focus of the exchange is on Round-the-clock support, Worldwide access, Fast security checks, high-level security, and Instant payouts. The exchange is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under (FCA), UK’s tier-1 regulatory body.

Deposit fees:
Free (there is a transaction fee – 2.49%)
Withdrawal fees:
Free
Trading fees:
0.99 – 2.49 %
Payment Methods:
Bank Transfer, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, and Neteller.
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP, and 40+ more

  A lot of payment methods and fiat currencies supported
  It is regulated
  The longevity of the crypto market
Easy-to-use interface

The number of supported cryptocurrencies could be higher
No advanced trading features 

Currently, Coinmama is available in more than 150 countries around the world, and it has over 1.5 million users. It prides itself as a one-stop shop where crypto enthusiasts can buy, sell, transfer, spend, earn, and track cryptocurrencies.

It was known initially as Monaco Technologies but swapped to Crypto.com in July 2018. It wasn’t long for it to show that it meant business as it raised $26.7M in a token sale in June 2017 after being accepted into Supercharger, a leading FinTech accelerator. With a built-in exchange, an intuitive mobile app, prepaid VISA cards, and an increasing number of supported cryptocurrencies Crypto.com has established itself as a popular name in the cryptocurrency world.

Deposit fees:
Free
Withdrawal fees:
Vary from coin to coin
Trading fees:
0.04% – 0.2 %
Payment Methods:
Credit card, Cryptocurrency, PayPal, Wise, SEPA
Supported fiat:
USD, AUD, CAD, CHF, EUR, GBP, NZD, SGD, JPY, ZAR, and more

  It accepts both fiat and cryptocurrencies
  Mobile App (iOS and Android)
  It provides other financial services like crypto loans, crypto staking, DeFi, etc., depending on your country
It offers tax support

The customer support could do better
Fiat withdrawals take too long
You need to have 50,000,000 CRO (its native token) to benefit from its highest fee discount