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Where to buy Bitcoin

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Bitcoin

BTC · $63,647.17

Payment method

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Priority

Easiest start

Best current exchange

Binance

Total cost

$4.48

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#1

Binance

Total cost

$4.48

Estimated coin received

0.007785

Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Conversion likely needed from USD

#2

Coinbase

Total cost

$10.86

Estimated coin received

0.007685

Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Conversion likely needed from USD

#3

Kraken

Total cost

$8.20

Estimated coin received

0.007727

Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Conversion likely needed from USD

#4

Bybit

Total cost

$5.22

Estimated coin received

0.007774

Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Conversion likely needed from USD

#5

MEXC

Total cost

$20.36

Estimated coin received

0.007536

Fastest path with card checkout

Conversion likely needed from USD

Detailed cost breakdown

#1

Binance

Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Useful route for buying Bitcoin in this comparison

4.8/5
Total cost
$4.48
Estimated coin received
0.007785
Effective price per coin
$64,222.61
Market price
$63,647.17

Cost breakdown

Chosen methodbank transfer
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

#2

Coinbase

Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Useful route for buying Bitcoin in this comparison

4.6/5
Total cost
$10.86
Estimated coin received
0.007685
Effective price per coin
$65,059.97
Market price
$63,647.17

Cost breakdown

Chosen methodbank transfer
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

#3

Kraken

Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Useful route for buying Bitcoin in this comparison

4.5/5
Total cost
$8.20
Estimated coin received
0.007727
Effective price per coin
$64,707.73
Market price
$63,647.17

Cost breakdown

Chosen methodbank transfer
Deposit$0.00
Conversion$1.75
Trading$3.99
  • Conversion likely needed from USD
  • Savings vs most expensive option: $12.16

Settlement: 1-3 bank days

#4

Bybit

Lower all-in cost on bank transfer

Useful route for buying Bitcoin in this comparison

4.7/5
Total cost
$5.22
Estimated coin received
0.007774
Effective price per coin
$64,318.56
Market price
$63,647.17

Cost breakdown

Chosen methodbank transfer
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

#5

MEXC

Fastest path with card checkout

Useful route for buying Bitcoin in this comparison

4.7/5
Total cost
$20.36
Estimated coin received
0.007536
Effective price per coin
$66,348.78
Market price
$63,647.17

Cost breakdown

Chosen methodcard
Deposit$15.00
Conversion$2.00
Trading$0.24
  • Conversion likely needed from USD
  • Savings vs most expensive option: $0.00

Settlement: Instant