https://ift.tt/LMFtUE0 To Buy Bitcoin in Switzerland?

The exchange has been becoming increasingly popular throughout Europe with a very well-designed and easy-to-use platform.

Deposit fees:
Free
Withdrawal fees:
Vary from coin to coin
Trading fees:
0.05% – 0.10%
Payment Methods:
Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Debit Card, Cryptocurrency Neteller Bank Transfer (SEPA), SOFORT
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, CHF, GBP

  1+ million customers
  Variety of payments and withdrawal methods
  Variety of supported fiat currencies

No insurances and no staking
Fees medium

While Bitstamp does offer spot trading and staking services, there aren’t many other trading options available. Futures trading, margin trading, and DeFi trading can’t be found on this platform. Also, even the staking feature comes with certain restrictions. The rewards are only available for ETH and Algo, and US traders can’t use the service. Bitstamp requires a mandatory KYC verification process. The mobile app is available for both iOS and Android devices.

Deposit fees:
0 – 5 %
Withdrawal fees:
Sepa – 3 EUR, ACH – Free, Credit cards – 5%, International wire – 0.1%, and crypto – depends on the asset (0.0005 BTC)
Trading fees:
0 – 0.5 %
Payment Methods:
Credit/Debit Card, ACH Transfer, SEPA, USD Wallet, Faster Payments, and International Wire.
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP

  A simple interface where you can buy crypto with just a few clicks
  Dedicated Customer Support
  Competitive fees
Easy-to-use

Hacked in 2015
No margin or leverage trading
The staking program has restrictions

This exchange also offers trading of cryptos, precious metals, US equities, and Forex. One user account can access more than 50 US Stocks, 60 cryptocurrencies, 4 precious metals, and 27 national currencies.
Uphold is supported in more than 180 countries worldwide, and it has around 10 million registered users. However, as of 2022, UK and EU users can no longer create accounts on the platform. The users from these countries that already have accounts will not be affected.

Deposit fees:
Free
Withdrawal fees:
Free
Trading fees:
Based on spreads
Service fees:
1% – 3%
Payment Methods:
Debit/credit cards and (SEPA) bank transfers.
Supported fiat:
USD, GBP, EUR, and 15+ more

  Cross-asset trading feature
  Simple registration process
  Extremely low fees
More than 60 supported cryptocurrencies

No live chat support
No fixed trading fees

Currently, Coinmama is available in more than 150 countries around the world, and it has over 1.5 million users. Coinmama is registered under FinCEN in the U.S., but residents from 11 states aren’t allowed to use it. It is a user-friendly exchange and an excellent platform for safe, secure, and fast transactions.

Deposit fees:
0 – 5 %
Withdrawal fees:
None
Trading fees:
2.9 – 3.9 %
Payment Methods:
Bank Transfer (SEPA), SWIFT, Fedwire, Bank cards, Open Banking, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Skrill
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD

  150+ countries supported
  Mobile App (iOS and Android)
  Various payment methods
Quick verification process

Fees above the industry average
Only 10 cryptocurrencies

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Coinbase offers its services in over 100 different countries around the world and has more than 60 million registered users. It offers its users more than 100 cryptocurrencies to choose from. Additionally, well above 400 trading pairs are offered on the Coinbase exchange. Furthermore, there is also a mobile app that is supported on Android as well as IOS.

Deposit fees:
Credit/Debit Card: 3.99%SEPA: €0U.S Bank Transfer: 1.49% (the 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

  An easy way for new users to purchase Bitcoin
  More than 100 cryptocurrencies to choose from
  A regulated and trustworthy company
High liquidity and purchasing limits

Confusing fee composition
Higher than usual fees

eToro is based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Furthermore, eToro has offices in 4 more countries and is regulated in these countries by CySec (Cyprus), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), and FSAS (Seychelles). The has roughly around 17 million users worldwide and is available in around 100 countries. Retail Leverage, Pro Leverage, Customisable Leverage, Deleveraged Trading, Copy-Trading, Spot Trading, and Demo account are the main features of eToro. It supports more than 45 currency pairs.

Deposit fees:
Free
Withdrawal fees:
$5
Trading fees:
0.75 % – 4.9 % spread depending on the cryptocurrency
Payment Methods:
15+ (Credit Cards, MasterCard, Visa, EWallets, etc.)
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP, and 20+ more

  The longevity on the crypto market
  Low fees
  Various exciting features
User-friendly interface

Lack of stocks and other investment options
Not available in all states in the US
Inactivity fee

LocalBitcoins was founded by Jeremiah Kangas in 2012. It operates in more than 240 countries worldwide. The platform is a peer-to-peer network that connects sellers with buyers in the local area. Users post ads on the platform in which they state payment methods and exchange rates for purchasing or selling Bitcoins. Then, other users reply to these ads in order to make a transaction. LocalBitcoins has a great reputation in the crypto market and it pays a lot of attention to regulations and security of the platform.

Deposit fees:
Free
Withdrawal fees:
Free
Trading fees:
1%
Payment Methods:
SEPA, Wire Transfer, Paypal, WeChat, MoneyGram, Credit Card, Debit Card, etc.
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, and more (most currencies)

  It has been active on the crypto market for a very long time
  A large number of payment methods
  Available worldwide, in all countries

KYC is mandatory
Potentially meeting a person face-to-face might be unpleasant