The short answer
- What Coinbase documents
- A variable Coinbase fee plus a spread on simple trades, an extra 1% on simple limit orders, maker and taker fees with no added quote spread on Coinbase Advanced, and a network fee on crypto sends.
- Not published
- Coinbase Advanced rates by tier (shown only after login) and fixed fees for ACH, Faster Payments, Interac and Pix.
- What you control
- Your payment method, order type and network, and checking the order preview before you confirm.
Coinbase cash fees in the United States
- US bank account (ACH): buy, add cash and cash out, in 1–5 business days. Wire transfer: add cash and cash out (not buy), usually the same business day if sent before 1 pm PT. Debit card and PayPal are also listed.1 source
- Wire transfers cost $10 to receive and $25 to send. They must come from a personal account in your name and from the country you are in.1 source
- Not verified yetCoinbase’s consumer help pages do not publish a fixed ACH fee; the fee, if any, appears in the preview before you confirm.2 sources
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Coinbase cash fees in the United Kingdom
- Faster Payments: add cash and cash out, in 1–3 business days. Easy Bank Transfer: buy and add cash, in up to 2 hours. 3D Secure debit card: buy, add cash and cash out.1 source
- Not verified yetCoinbase’s consumer help pages do not publish a fixed fee for Faster Payments deposits or withdrawals; check the preview before you confirm.2 sources
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Coinbase cash fees in Canada
- Interac e-Transfer: add cash and cash out, usually within minutes. Bank account (EFT): buy, add cash and cash out; deposits show instantly but are on hold before they can be sent or withdrawn.1 source
- Incoming wire transfers cost CAD 30 below CAD 10,000, and nothing above that amount.1 source
- Not verified yetCoinbase does not publish a fixed Interac e-Transfer fee on its consumer help pages; a first successful Interac deposit verifies your bank account.2 sources
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Coinbase cash fees in Brazil
- Pix / bank transfer: buy, sell, add cash and cash out. Deposits can take up to 30 minutes to clear because of bank security checks; the minimum deposit is R$ 1.1 source
- Not verified yetCoinbase does not publish a fixed Pix fee on its consumer help pages. Your Coinbase CPF must match your bank’s CPF, and you need one successful Pix deposit before you can withdraw.2 sources
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Documentary research from Coinbase’s own pages. We have not opened an account or tested the product.
How Coinbase fees work
- 1Coinbase feeVaries with payment method, order size, market, country and asset.
- 2SpreadBuilt into the quoted price; shown in the order preview.
- 3Limit-order feeAn extra 1% on simple limit orders only.
- 4Sending or cashing outA network fee for crypto; a method-dependent fee for cash.
A simple buy or sell on Coinbase has two separate costs. One is the Coinbase fee, which changes with your payment method, the size of the order, market conditions, your country and the asset, and is shown in the trade preview. The other is the : a margin built into the price you are quoted, which Coinbase may keep.1 source
Because part of the cost sits inside the price, the fee line alone does not show what a trade costs. The order preview does: compare the total you pay with the amount of crypto you receive before you confirm. Coinbase also says it occasionally tests changes to fees and spread, and that its general fee page does not apply in every region.1 source
- Not verified yetCoinbase AdvancedThe numeric maker/taker rates by tier are not on the public help page; Coinbase shows them after login. We have not published numbers we could not read.Source: Coinbase Advanced fees
The documented facts behind this section (7)
- Coinbase (simple trade)Simple buys, sells and converts carry a Coinbase fee that varies with payment method, order size, market conditions, jurisdiction and asset. It is shown in the trade preview before you confirm.Source: Coinbase pricing and fees disclosures
- Coinbase (simple trade)The quoted price of simple buy and sell orders includes a spread, and Coinbase may keep any excess spread. The spread can be seen in the order preview.Source: Coinbase pricing and fees disclosures
- Coinbase (simple limit order)Simple limit orders add a separate 1% limit-order fee, and the Coinbase fee on them may be up to 1.875% depending on the payment method.Source: Coinbase pricing and fees disclosures
- Coinbase AdvancedCoinbase adds no quoted spread on Coinbase Advanced, because you trade directly on the order book; you pay maker or taker fees set by your fee tier. The market’s bid–ask spread still applies: an order that crosses it pays the taker rate, and a market order can fill at several prices (slippage).Source: Coinbase Advanced fees · Coinbase pricing and fees disclosures · Understanding the order types (Coinbase Advanced)
- Not verified yetCoinbase AdvancedThe numeric maker/taker rates by tier are not on the public help page; Coinbase shows them after login. We have not published numbers we could not read.Source: Coinbase Advanced fees
- Coinbase OneCoinbase One is a subscription that removes trading fees on buys and sells, with limitations: a spread can still be included in the quoted price, and the 1% limit-order fee still applies.Source: Coinbase pricing and fees disclosures
- Fee changesCoinbase says it occasionally tests changes to fees and spread across regions, assets, order sizes and trade types, and that the fees on its general disclosure page do not apply in every region.Source: Coinbase pricing and fees disclosures
Coinbase Advanced vs simple trades
Coinbase Advanced is the interface, with charts and limit, stop and bracket orders. Coinbase adds no quoted spread there: you pay a fee when your order adds liquidity or a fee when it fills immediately, at a rate set by your fee tier. That is not the same as no spread at all: the order book still has a gap between the best bid and the best ask, an order that crosses it pays the taker rate, and a market order can fill at several prices ().4 sources
| How you trade | What you pay |
|---|---|
| Simple buy or sell | Coinbase fee (varies) + spread in the quoted price |
| Simple limit order | Separate 1% limit-order fee + Coinbase fee (up to 1.875%, by payment method) |
| Coinbase Advanced | Maker or taker fee by tier; no added quote spread, but the market bid–ask spread and slippage apply |
| Coinbase One members | No trading fee on buys and sells, but a spread can apply and the 1% limit-order fee remains |
Coinbase shows the Advanced maker and taker rates by tier only after login, so we do not publish numbers we could not read. Whether Advanced costs less than a simple trade depends on your tier, order type and the spread at that moment.
Withdrawal and transfer fees
Sending crypto off Coinbase costs a network fee based on Coinbase’s estimate. Lightning sends add a 0.2% processing fee, and USDT withdrawals add 0.01% (up to 20 USDT) plus the network fee.1 source
Moving money to your bank is a separate cost that depends on the payment method, and Coinbase shows it before you complete the transaction. US and UK customers can also cash out instantly to an eligible card, and US customers to an RTP-enabled bank account, with standard transaction fees.2 sources
The documented facts behind this section (3)
- Cash in and outAdding cash or cashing out may carry a fee that depends on the payment method; Coinbase shows it before you complete the transaction.Source: Coinbase pricing and fees disclosures
- Instant cashoutUS and UK customers can cash out instantly to an eligible card (Visa Fast Funds or Mastercard Send), and US customers to an RTP-enabled bank account (up to $100,000 per transaction). Standard transaction fees apply.Source: Instant cashouts (Coinbase Help)
- Crypto transfersSending crypto off Coinbase costs a network fee based on Coinbase’s estimate. Lightning sends add a 0.2% processing fee; USDT withdrawals add 0.01% (up to 20 USDT) plus the network fee.Source: Coinbase pricing and fees disclosures
Coinbase fees by country
Cash-in and cash-out options, and some of their costs, differ by country. Where Coinbase does not publish a fixed fee, we say so rather than guess.
United States Your selected market
- US bank account (ACH): buy, add cash and cash out, in 1–5 business days. Wire transfer: add cash and cash out (not buy), usually the same business day if sent before 1 pm PT. Debit card and PayPal are also listed.1 source
- Wire transfers cost $10 to receive and $25 to send. They must come from a personal account in your name and from the country you are in.1 source
- Not verified yetCoinbase’s consumer help pages do not publish a fixed ACH fee; the fee, if any, appears in the preview before you confirm.2 sources
United Kingdom Your selected market
- Faster Payments: add cash and cash out, in 1–3 business days. Easy Bank Transfer: buy and add cash, in up to 2 hours. 3D Secure debit card: buy, add cash and cash out.1 source
- Not verified yetCoinbase’s consumer help pages do not publish a fixed fee for Faster Payments deposits or withdrawals; check the preview before you confirm.2 sources
Canada Your selected market
- Interac e-Transfer: add cash and cash out, usually within minutes. Bank account (EFT): buy, add cash and cash out; deposits show instantly but are on hold before they can be sent or withdrawn.1 source
- Incoming wire transfers cost CAD 30 below CAD 10,000, and nothing above that amount.1 source
- Not verified yetCoinbase does not publish a fixed Interac e-Transfer fee on its consumer help pages; a first successful Interac deposit verifies your bank account.2 sources
Brazil Your selected market
- Pix / bank transfer: buy, sell, add cash and cash out. Deposits can take up to 30 minutes to clear because of bank security checks; the minimum deposit is R$ 1.1 source
- Under Central Bank Resolution 521, Coinbase collects sender and recipient details for international transfers, self-custody wallets and stablecoin transactions, and caps each international send or receive at US$100,000.1 source
- Not verified yetCoinbase does not publish a fixed Pix fee on its consumer help pages. Your Coinbase CPF must match your bank’s CPF, and you need one successful Pix deposit before you can withdraw.2 sources
How to check the full cost
You cannot see the full cost of a Coinbase trade from a fee table alone, but you can see it before you commit.
Before you confirm a trade
- Read the order preview: total paid, crypto received and the spread
- Compare payment methods; the Coinbase fee changes with how you pay
- Remember a simple limit order adds a separate 1% fee
- Coinbase One removes the trading fee, not the spread
- For withdrawals, check the network and fee before sending
What are Coinbase fees?
On simple trades Coinbase charges a fee that varies with payment method, order size, market conditions, country and asset, and includes a spread in the quoted price. Simple limit orders add a 1% limit-order fee. Coinbase Advanced adds no quoted spread and charges maker or taker fees by tier, though the market’s bid–ask spread still applies. Moving crypto off Coinbase costs a network fee, and cash-outs may carry a fee that depends on the payment method.3 sources
Why can Coinbase fees look high?
On a simple trade you pay two things: the Coinbase fee and the spread built into the price. Looking at the fee alone understates the cost; the order preview shows the total.1 source
Does Coinbase charge a withdrawal fee?
For crypto, Coinbase charges a network fee based on its estimate, plus a processing fee on some routes (for example 0.2% on Lightning, and 0.01% on USDT up to 20 USDT). For cash, it depends on the method: in the US a wire costs $25 to send, while for ACH, Faster Payments, Interac and Pix Coinbase does not publish a fixed fee and shows any fee in the preview.4 sources
Is Coinbase Advanced cheaper than a simple trade?
It can be, but it depends on your fee tier, your order type and the spread on the simple quote at the time. Advanced adds no quoted spread and uses maker and taker fees, but you still trade across the market’s bid–ask spread; its rates are shown after you log in. Compare both previews for the same order.3 sources
Are Coinbase fees different in the UK, Canada and Brazil?
Yes. Coinbase says fees vary by jurisdiction and payment method. Each country also has its own cash options: Faster Payments in the UK, Interac e-Transfer and EFT in Canada, with a CAD 30 fee on incoming wires below CAD 10,000, and Pix in Brazil.4 sources
Can I calculate Coinbase fees before I trade?
Not from a published table. Coinbase says the fee on a simple trade varies with payment method, order size, market conditions, country and asset, and that it appears in the trade preview before you confirm. The quoted price also includes a spread. The preview is the one place that shows the full cost of your order, so read it before you confirm.1 source
How can I lower Coinbase fees?
Coinbase documents three things that change the cost. Coinbase Advanced adds no quoted spread and charges maker or taker fees by tier. Simple limit orders add a separate 1% fee, so a limit order in the simple app can cost more than a market order. Coinbase One removes trading fees on buys and sells, though a spread can still be included and the 1% limit-order fee still applies. Which of these costs you less depends on your order size and how often you trade.3 sources
Do Coinbase fees depend on the payment method?
Yes. The Coinbase fee on a simple trade varies with the payment method, among other things. Adding cash or cashing out may carry its own fee, which Coinbase shows before you complete the transaction. Check the preview for the method you plan to use.1 source
Sources
Every platform fact on this page comes from these official pages. Each “sources” marker on this page links to pages from this list.
help.coinbase.com
- Payment methods — North America and LATAM
- Fund your account — North America and LATAM
- Coinbase pricing and fees disclosures
- Payment methods — EMEA (UK table)
- Coinbase vs Coinbase Advanced
- Coinbase Advanced fees
- Understanding the order types (Coinbase Advanced)
- Instant cashouts (Coinbase Help)
- Envie e receba criptomoedas — Brasil (Coinbase Help)
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