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Cheapest way to buy Bitcoin (BTC): exchange fees compared

Where to buy Bitcoin cheapest: spot taker and maker fees, EU MiCA status and a fee calculator for 27 exchanges we review. Lowest taker fee: 0%.

Bitcoin price today: $82,666.00 +0.88%

Short answer: Use a limit or market order on the spot market of a low-fee exchange instead of a card instant buy. Among the exchanges we review, the lowest standard spot taker fee is 0% (Toobit, Bitfinex).

Cheapest place to buy Bitcoin

Standard spot fees (base tier) from our own exchange reviews, partners first. Each fee and licence links to its official source on the review page. The lowest taker fee is marked.

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ExchangeTaker feeMaker feeFee on your amountEU MiCA statusDeposit methods
BingX0.1%0.1%-MiCA licensed-Visit
OrangeX0.1%0.1%-Not verified-Visit
MEXC0.05%0%-Not verified-Visit
Bitbase0.1%0.1%-Not verified-Visit
Binance0.1%0.1%-Not verified-Visit
Pionex0.05%0.05%-Not verified-Visit
Bybit0.1%0.1%-MiCA licensed-Visit
LBank0.1%0.1%-Not verified-Visit
WEEX0.1%0.1%-Not verified-Visit
Gate0.1%0.1%-MiCA licensed-Visit
OKX0.1%0.08%-MiCA licensed-Visit
ToobitLowest fee0%0%-Not verified-Visit
KuCoin0.1%0.1%-MiCA licensed-Visit
Kraken0.8%0.4%-MiCA licensed-Visit
HTX0.2%0.2%-Not verified-Visit
WhiteBIT0.1%0.1%-MiCA licensed-Visit
Bitget0.1%0.1%-Not verified-Visit
Deribit0.05%0.02%-Not verified-Visit
Crypto.com0.5%0.25%-MiCA licensed-Visit
Bitunix0.1%0.08%-Not verified-Visit
Bitstamp0.4%0.3%-MiCA licensed-Visit
BitfinexLowest fee0%0%-Not verified-Visit
Bitvavo0.25%0.15%-MiCA licensed-Visit
Gemini1.2%0.6%-MiCA licensed-Visit
Backpack0.1%0.08%-MiCA licensed-Visit
BitMart0.1%0.1%-Not verified-Visit
CoinEx0.2%0.2%-Not verified-Visit

Fees can be lower with VIP tiers or native tokens, and card or instant-buy purchases usually cost more than spot orders. Always check the fee shown before you confirm.

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How to buy Bitcoin with low fees

  1. Pick an exchange from the table that is available in your country and, in the EU, preferably MiCA licensed.
  2. Create an account and complete identity verification (KYC).
  3. Deposit money by bank transfer (SEPA in the EU), which is usually cheaper than a card.
  4. Open the spot market for Bitcoin (for example BTC/USDT or BTC/EUR) and place a limit or market order.
  5. Optionally withdraw to your own wallet and add the purchase to our portfolio tracker.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to buy Bitcoin?

Use a limit or market order on the spot market of a low-fee exchange instead of a card instant buy. Among the exchanges we review, the lowest standard spot taker fee is 0% (Toobit, Bitfinex).

Which exchanges to buy Bitcoin have a MiCA licence?

In our data, these exchanges have a confirmed MiCA authorisation in the EU: BingX, Bybit, Gate, OKX, KuCoin, Kraken, WhiteBIT, Crypto.com, Bitstamp, Bitvavo, Gemini, Backpack. Each links to the official register.

What is the difference between maker and taker fees?

A taker order fills immediately against the order book (for example a market order) and pays the taker fee. A maker order waits in the order book (a limit order below or above the market) and usually pays a lower maker fee.

How much does it cost to buy 1,000 of BTC?

With a 0% taker fee, a 1,000 purchase costs about 0.00 in trading fees, plus any deposit or network fees. Use the calculator above for your amount.

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Not financial advice. Prices may differ between exchanges.