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Where to buy Bitcoin

Where to buy Bitcoin in your market: compare exchanges, payment methods, and practical costs before you open an account.

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BitcoinBTC · $78,167.48
Payment method
Best available method
Priority
Lowest cost
Best current exchange
Binance
Total cost
$4.48

Recommended exchanges for this coin

Compare the top two exchanges

#1

Binance

Total cost

$4.48

Estimated coin received

0.006339 BTC

Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Conversion likely needed from USD

#2

Bybit

Total cost

$5.22

Estimated coin received

0.00633 BTC

Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Conversion likely needed from USD

#3

Kraken

Total cost

$8.20

Estimated coin received

0.006292 BTC

Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Conversion likely needed from USD

#4

Coinbase

Total cost

$10.86

Estimated coin received

0.006258 BTC

Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Conversion likely needed from USD

#5

MEXC

Total cost

$20.36

Estimated coin received

0.006136 BTC

Fastest path with card checkout

Conversion likely needed from USD

#6

Bitpanda

Total cost

$5.72

Estimated coin received

0.006323 BTC

Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Conversion likely needed from USD

Detailed cost breakdown

#1Binance$4.48
4.8/5Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Useful route for buying Bitcoin in this comparison

Estimated coin received
0.006339 BTC
Effective price per coin
$78,874.20
Market price
$78,167.48
Chosen method
bank transfer

Cost breakdown

Deposit$0.00
Conversion$2.00
Trading$0.50

Conversion likely needed from USD · Savings vs most expensive option: $15.88 · Settlement: 1-2 bank days

#2Bybit$5.22
4.7/5Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Useful route for buying Bitcoin in this comparison

Estimated coin received
0.00633 BTC
Effective price per coin
$78,992.04
Market price
$78,167.48
Chosen method
bank transfer

Cost breakdown

Deposit$0.00
Conversion$2.00
Trading$0.50

Conversion likely needed from USD · Savings vs most expensive option: $15.14 · Settlement: Same day to 2 days

#3Kraken$8.20
4.5/5Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Useful route for buying Bitcoin in this comparison

Estimated coin received
0.006292 BTC
Effective price per coin
$79,470.00
Market price
$78,167.48
Chosen method
bank transfer

Cost breakdown

Deposit$0.00
Conversion$1.75
Trading$3.99

Conversion likely needed from USD · Savings vs most expensive option: $12.16 · Settlement: 0-3 bank days

#4Coinbase$10.86
4.6/5Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Useful route for buying Bitcoin in this comparison

Estimated coin received
0.006258 BTC
Effective price per coin
$79,902.60
Market price
$78,167.48
Chosen method
bank transfer

Cost breakdown

Deposit$0.00
Conversion$2.00
Trading$2.99

Conversion likely needed from USD · Savings vs most expensive option: $9.50 · Settlement: 1-3 bank days

#5MEXC$20.36
4.7/5Fastest path with card checkout

Useful route for buying Bitcoin in this comparison

Estimated coin received
0.006136 BTC
Effective price per coin
$81,485.43
Market price
$78,167.48
Chosen method
card

Cost breakdown

Deposit$15.00
Conversion$2.00
Trading$0.24

Conversion likely needed from USD · Savings vs most expensive option: $0.00 · Settlement: Instant

#6Bitpanda$5.72
4.6/5Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Useful route for buying Bitcoin in this comparison

Estimated coin received
0.006323 BTC
Effective price per coin
$79,071.49
Market price
$78,167.48
Chosen method
bank transfer

Cost breakdown

Deposit$0.00
Conversion$2.00
Trading$1.25

Conversion likely needed from USD · Savings vs most expensive option: $14.64 · Settlement: 1-2 bank days