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.
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There are currently 84 cryptocurrencies available to buy and 72 available to sell through Easy Crypto.
All fees are included in the quoted rates and range from 0.5% – 1.8%.
BitPrime
BitPrime is a full-service cryptocurrency retailer which means that you buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly from and to BitPrime. For orders up to $50,000, fees range from 2.0% – 2.9% and are included in the advertised price. BitPrime also enables users to invest in Crossgate Capital, a diversified investment portfolio.
Open since: 2017
There are currently 70 cryptocurrencies available
All fees are included in the quoted rates and range from 2.0% – 2.9% for trades up to $50,000.
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
Trading Fee
0.5%
Other Fees
International money transfer fee (varies by bank, usually $15)
LocalBitcoins
LocalBitcoins is similar to TradeMe, in that it just connects buyers and sellers and trades are made directly between the buyer and seller. To secure these private trades, LocalBitcoins will freeze the seller’s Bitcoins to ensure that the buyer receives them after payment.
Open since: 2012
- Bitcoin
There are no trading fees.