The best crypto exchanges in Australia

Quick picks.

• Best overallCoinJarSee why ↗
• Lowest feesCoinJarSee why ↗
• Safety & regulationCoinbaseSee why ↗
• Easiest to startCoinbaseSee why ↗

The full ranking.

1. 1

   CoinJar

   Australian exchange

   4.1/5

   A simple app, or a low-fee exchange. CoinJar pairs an easy buy-and-sell app with CoinJar Exchange, a separate order book with much lower fees. PayID deposits and withdrawals are free; the cost depends on which of the two you use.

   Fees

   1% app · 0.10% CoinJar Exchange

   Funding

   PayID & bank transfer

   • A choice between a simple app and an order-book exchange whose entry fee is one of the lower published rates in Australia.
   • Free PayID deposits and withdrawals, plus free bank-transfer deposits.

   Watch: The app is simpler but costs 1%; the same trade on CoinJar Exchange starts at 0.10%.

   Read the full reviewVisit CoinJar ↗Official site
2. 2

   Coinbase

   Global exchange · Australian entity

   4.0/5

   Easy to start. Read the preview screen. Coinbase is one of the world's largest exchanges and serves Australians through Coinbase Australia, which holds an Australian financial services licence. Simple trades include a fee and a spread shown before you confirm; Coinbase Advanced uses an order book without the added spread.

   Fees

   Fee + spread, shown before you confirm

   Funding

   PayID, Osko & bank transfer

   • A very simple app for first purchases, with the total cost shown before you confirm.
   • Coinbase Advanced trades directly on the order book, with no spread added by Coinbase.

   Watch: Simple buys include a spread on top of the fee. Compare the final crypto amount with Coinbase Advanced.

   Read the full reviewVisit Coinbase ↗Official site
3. 3

   CoinSpot

   Australian exchange

   3.9/5

   Buy your way: instant quotes or Markets. Start with AUD and choose how you buy: straightforward Instant Buy quotes or a separate Markets order book. That flexibility is the appeal; the fee depends on the route you use.

   Fees

   1% Instant Buy · 0.1% Markets

   Funding

   PayID & bank transfer

   • A choice between quoted instant trades and an order book for available market pairs.
   • AUD funding through PayID and direct deposit without a CoinSpot deposit fee.

   Watch: Choose your order type carefully. Recurring buys also carry a 1% trading fee.

   Read the full reviewVisit CoinSpot ↗Affiliate link
4. 4

   Independent Reserve

   Australian exchange

   3.9/5

   One order book. Fees that fall as you trade more. A long-running Australian exchange built around an order book, with personal, SMSF, trust and company accounts and an OTC desk for larger trades. The entry trading fee is 0.5% and falls with 30-day volume.

   Fees

   0.5% entry tier · down to 0.02%

   Funding

   PayID, Osko & EFT

   • One published fee schedule for buying and selling, tiered by 30-day volume down to 0.02%.
   • Free PayID, Osko and EFT deposits, and free standard EFT withdrawals.

   Watch: Standard EFT withdrawals are free, but instant PayID/NPP withdrawals cost A$1.50.

   Read the full reviewVisit Independent Reserve ↗Official site
5. 5

   Kraken

   Global exchange · Australian entity

   3.8/5

   A global exchange with free PayID transfers. Kraken is a large global exchange serving Australians through its local entity, Bit Trade Pty Ltd. Instant buys in the Kraken app cost 1%, Kraken Pro offers lower volume-tiered fees, and PayID deposits and withdrawals are free.

   Fees

   1% Instant · Kraken Pro tiered

   Funding

   PayID & Osko

   • Two routes in one account: a simple app and Kraken Pro, with lower fees for active traders.
   • Free, near-instant AUD deposits and withdrawals by PayID and Osko.

   Watch: In 2024 the Federal Court ordered Kraken's Australian operator to pay A$8 million over a margin product.

   Read the full reviewVisit Kraken ↗Affiliate link
6. 6

   Swyftx

   Australian exchange

   3.8/5

   Practise first. Make recurring buys simpler. Explore crypto trading with virtual funds before using your own money, then use Auto Invest if scheduled purchases suit your plans. An Australian platform with practical tools for learning and building a routine.

   Fees

   0.6% standard trading fee + spread

   Funding

   PayID & bank transfer

   • Demo mode lets you explore the interface with virtual funds.
   • Auto Invest supports scheduled recurring purchases.

   Watch: A crypto-to-crypto swap involves two orders and their respective trading fees.

   Read the full reviewVisit Swyftx ↗Affiliate link
7. 7

   Crypto.com

   Global exchange · Australian entity

   3.7/5

   A big-brand app, and a separate exchange. Crypto.com combines a popular buy-and-sell app with the Crypto.com Exchange, an order book with its own fee tiers. In Australia it operates through Foris DAX AU, which is registered with AUSTRAC and authorised under related companies' financial services licences.

   Fees

   Exchange: 0.25% maker · 0.5% taker (level 1)

   Funding

   PayID/NPP (Australia)

   • A polished app that makes first purchases easy, plus a full order-book exchange.
   • Australian entity registered with AUSTRAC and operating under related companies' AFSLs.

   Watch: The app and the Exchange price trades differently. Compare the final amount, not the headline fee.

   Read the full reviewVisit Crypto.com ↗Affiliate link
8. 8

   BTC Markets

   Australian exchange

   3.6/5

   A dedicated order book with volume-tiered fees. BTC Markets is an Australian order-book exchange with free AUD deposits and withdrawals, SMSF accounts and an OTC desk. Its trading fees fall with 30-day volume, but the entry rate is one of the higher ones in this library.

   Fees

   0.85% entry tier · down to 0.10%

   Funding

   PayID & bank transfer

   • A full order book with volume-tiered fees and maker rebates on BTC pairs.
   • No BTC Markets fee for AUD deposits or withdrawals.

   Watch: Small, occasional trades pay the 0.85% entry rate; the lower tiers need high monthly volume.

   Read the full reviewVisit BTC Markets ↗Official site
9. 9

   Digital Surge

   Australian exchange

   3.2/5

   Schedule buys. Keep track of your portfolio. AUD funding, recurring buys and reporting tools bring everyday crypto tasks together. Compare those practical features and published fees alongside its material history of administration in 2022.

   Fees

   0.5% standard trading fee

   Funding

   PayID & bank transfer

   • PayID and standard bank transfer support AUD funding.
   • The standard trading rate and volume tiers are published.

   Watch: Entered voluntary administration in December 2022. Read that history before deciding.

   Read the full reviewVisit Digital Surge ↗Affiliate link

Ratings come from each review’s published scores: fees and pricing 25%, security and track record 25%, regulation and legal record 20%, funding and availability 15%, features and ease of use 15%. How we rate. Global-only exchanges without an Australian business are left out; see all reviews.

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