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Crypto exchange

Bitstamp

A platform for trading supported cryptoassets and managing a trading account.

Fees, funding and country availability

Retail spot trading, entry tier, without VIP or token discounts. Maker adds liquidity; taker executes against existing orders. Rates are per trade, not the total cost of buying and cashing out.

Maker fee
0.3 %Official source
Taker fee
0.4 %Official source
Market and rate conditions

Standard spot pairs, under USD 10,000 in 30 days; schedule valid from 21 October 2026. Stablecoin/FX and Robinhood-platform tariffs are separate.

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Fiat deposits / buying with money

SEPA, ACH, UK Faster Payments and PayNow: free. Card/Apple Pay/Google Pay Instant Purchase: 4%. International wire: 0.05%, with currency-specific minimums.

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Fiat withdrawals / cashing out

SEPA: EUR 3. ACH: free. UK Faster Payments: GBP 2. PayNow: free. International wire: 0.1%, minimum USD/EUR/GBP 25 or SGD 35.

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Crypto deposits and withdrawals

All crypto deposits: free. Crypto withdrawal charge combines estimated network cost and Bitstamp processing fee, quoted before confirmation.

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Country availability
Published geographic scope

Nordic access is handled under the European service and its verification requirements. Confirm the contracting entity and supported bank account during onboarding.

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Last checked

Availability refers to ordinary individual accounts at the named service. Residence, citizenship, identity checks, local bank requirements and sanctions can change eligibility. A country absent from a restriction list is not treated as confirmed support.

How the service works

Bitstamp provides account-based crypto trading with spot markets, order books and market or limit orders. Its public documentation also describes programmatic access, but you do not need an API connection to assess an ordinary purchase. First identify the exact trading pair and whether your intended action is a spot purchase; other products on the same website have separate conditions.

Holding and withdrawal model
Exchange balance with a separate supported-network withdrawal
Cost components
Trading commission, execution price, funding/FX and withdrawal charge
Useful starting point
A spot purchase through a specific exchange trading pair

What determines your cost

Use the current trading fee schedule alongside the actual order preview. A market order can execute across more than one price, while a limit order may remain unfilled. Then add bank funding or currency conversion and the quoted withdrawal charge. The trading commission alone does not measure how much cryptocurrency ultimately reaches your chosen wallet.

When to consider it

Consider Bitstamp if your priority is a conventional exchange workflow with identifiable trading pairs and a separate withdrawal step. Confirm supported deposit and withdrawal networks before transferring funds. Keep the trade receipt and withdrawal identifier as separate records. An account balance is held within the service until withdrawal; it should not be treated as a recovery phrase wallet under your direct control.

Read current fees, supported products and account conditions on the official website.

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This edition's list is a starting point for research, not confirmation of account eligibility. Check residence requirements, the contracting company and current terms with the provider.

Questions before you choose

Does this overview confirm availability in my country?

No. The edition provides a regional research shortlist. The provider must confirm residence eligibility, the legal entity and access to a particular product.

Where can I find current fees or product prices?

Follow the official source link and check the complete transaction or order total. Costs can depend on the product, payment method, currency and destination.

A global market. Local rules.

Check the authority responsible for your country and the legal entity providing the service. Keep purchase, sale, swap and transfer records. Your tax residence and the product you use determine which guidance applies; the links below are general starting points.