Cheapest exchange to buy Ethereum
Ethereum is one of the most liquid assets in crypto, so spreads are tight across venues and the trading fee is what really separates exchanges. Here are the major venues ranked by published spot taker fee, cheapest first.
Lowest ETH spot fees, ranked
| # | Exchange | Maker | Taker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000% | 0.000% | ||
| 2 | 0.000% | 0.050% | Open account | |
| 3 | 0.050% | 0.050% | ||
| 4 | 0.020% | 0.050% | ||
| 5 | 0.040% | 0.070% | Open account | |
| 6 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 7 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 8 | 0.080% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 9 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 10 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 11 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 12 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 13 | 0.100% | 0.120% | ||
| 14 | 0.200% | 0.200% | Open account | |
| 15 | 0.200% | 0.200% | ||
| 16 | 0.200% | 0.200% | ||
| 17 | 0.150% | 0.250% | ||
| 18 | 0.250% | 0.400% | ||
| 19 | 0.250% | 0.500% | ||
| 20 | 0.400% | 0.600% |
Published entry-tier spot rates; volume tiers and native-token discounts can lower these further.
Mind the network (gas) on withdrawals
For ETH and ERC-20 tokens, the on-chain withdrawal fee is Ethereum gas, which spikes with congestion. Many exchanges support cheaper networks or layer-2s — picking the right one can save more than the trading fee itself. More in the hidden costs of crypto trading.
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FAQ
What is the cheapest exchange to buy Ethereum?
For ETH spot, MEXC, Bitfinex and Backpack rank lowest on base taker fees. Your cheapest depends on volume and order type — check the calculator.
Why are Ethereum withdrawal fees sometimes high?
ETH/ERC-20 withdrawals pay network gas, which rises with congestion. Using a cheaper network or layer-2 where supported can save more than a small trading-fee difference.