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🏆 Easy Crypto

Easy Crypto is a full-service cryptocurrency retailer which means that you buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly from and to Easy Crypto. Because of this, their fees, which range from 0.5% – 1.8%, are included in the advertised price. Easy Crypto is also New Zealand’s first crypto broker to have a 100% funds safety guarantee. This ensures the safety of your funds as long as they are with Easy Crypto.

Open since: 2017

There are currently 160+ currencies available

All fees are included in the quoted rates and range from 0.5% – 1.8%.

Kiwi-Coin

Kiwi-Coin is an exchange, allowing users to trade Bitcoin in the same way you would trade shares in the share market. Kiwi-Coin allows for instant verification through RealMe and features a public chat, even for non-registered users.

Open since: 2014

  • Bitcoin

Fees range from 0.4% – 0.8%.

Independent Reserve

Independent Reserve is a well-established cryptocurrency exchange in Australia that can be used from New Zealand. Being an overseas exchange, the process is slightly more complicated than with local exchanges; however, the trading volume is much higher.

Open since: 2013

  • Bitcoin and 15 other currencies

Trading Fee

0.5%

Other Fees

International money transfer fee (varies by bank, usually $15)

This page provides a comparison of fees across major exchanges in New Zealand but does not guarantee the lowest purchase price. For instance, while Local Bitcoins may have the lowest fees, its buying prices can be significantly higher, resulting in higher overall costs. To find the most cost-effective option, always compare exchange prices before making a purchase.

Next Step

Once you have purchased cryptocurrencies, it is now time to consider how you are going to safely store them. The different methods to consider are outlined on our basics page. We highly recommend storing your cryptocurrencies in a hardware wallet. You can learn more about the options here.