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It was founded back in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam. Coinbase has users in over 100 countries. Coinbase’s headquarters are in San Francisco, California. The platform offers not only exchange-based services but also a wallet so it is a perfect place for all crypto investors.

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

  A variety of fiat currencies supported
  Over 100 cryptocurrencies supported
  A regulated and trustworthy company
Large user base and widely popular
Provides a Coinbase debit card

No future or margin trading
Higher trading fees than main competitors have (Binance for instance)

There are a variety of different payment methods such as Bank Transfer, Wire Transfer, Crypto Exchange, SWIFT, Credit/Debit Card Payment, and many more. Depositing and withdrawing are free of charge, but users have to pay network and trading fees. The trading fees aren’t fixed, and they vary depending on the trading spread (the spreads are based on the trading asset and country).

Deposit fees:
Free
Withdrawal fees:
Free
Trading fees:
Based on spreads
Service fees:
1% – 3%
Payment Methods:
Debit/Credit Cards, Bank Transfer (SEPA), SWIFT, ACH Transfer, Wire Transfer, Crypto Conversion, etc.
Supported fiat:
USD, GBP, EUR, and 15+ more

  Anything-to-Anything feature
  Straightforward registration process
  Enables investments in US stocks, national currencies, and precious metals
There isn’t a fixed minimum investment

Telephone and Live-chat support doesn’t exist
Lower volume assets require higher spreads

Kraken has millions of active users, international markets, and strategic investors on board. It was launched back in 2011 so it is one of the oldest crypto exchanges in the world. Headquarters are in San Francisco, California, U.S. The founder and the CEO of the company is Jesse Powell.

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

  Available almost worldwide
  Longevity on the crypto market – highly respected exchange
  Over 90 cryptocurrencies
Advanced trading and staking services

Fees are fairly high compared to its main competitors
No derivates or futures trading

Bottom Line

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Currently, 1.5 million users in over 150 countries worldwide use Coinmama’s services (excluding 11 states in the U.S). Coinmama is registered under The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in the United States.

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

  Available almost worldwide
  Mobile App (Android and iOS)
  Good for Beginners
Good Support
Various payment methods

A small selection of available cryptocurrencies
Medium fees

Jeremiah Kangas founded LocalBitcoins in 2012. The platform is truly worldwide since it operates in more than 240 countries. We can define LocalBitcoins as a peer-to-peer system that connects buyers and sellers in the local area. First, users post ads on the platform. They need to state in those ads their payment methods and exchange rates for buying or selling Bitcoins. Then, others users reply to ads so that the transaction can be finally made.

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)

  Available in all countries
  The longevity on the crypto market
  A great number of payment methods

A face-to-face meeting might be annoying
KYC is mandatory

Changelly was founded in 2013 in Prague, Czech Republic, by the same guys who established MinerGate, one of the largest mining pools that exist today, so it’s a reliable company. Within a year Changelly has managed to attract over 100,000 users, which is really impressive. Changelly reached the 1,000,000 users milestone in April 2017, which shows how popular this cryptocurrency exchange website is becoming in such a short span of time.

Deposit fees:
Changelly does not have set fees due to the volatility of cryptocurrencies
Withdrawal fees:
None
Trading fees:
0.25%
Payment Methods:
Debit Card, Credit Card 
Supported fiat:
USD, EUR, GBP

  Wide range of cryptocurrencies
  Low crypto-to-crypto exchange fees
  Easy to use

Not regulated in the U.S.
High fiat-to-crypto rates
Limited payment options

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