Cheapest exchange to buy Stellar (XLM)
Stellar (XLM) is widely listed and actively traded, so spreads are tight on the major venues and the trading fee is what really separates exchanges. Here are the venues ranked by published spot taker fee, cheapest first.
Lowest Stellar spot fees, ranked
| # | Exchange | Maker | Taker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Locked venue | |||
| 2 | Locked venue | |||
| 3 | Locked venue | |||
| 4 | Locked venue | |||
| 5 | Locked venue | |||
| 6 | 0.005% | 0.040% | Open account | |
| 7 | 0.000% | 0.050% | Open account | |
| 8 | 0.040% | 0.070% | Open account | |
| 9 | 0.040% | 0.070% | Open account | |
| 10 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 11 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 12 | 0.080% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| n/a | 0.050% | 0.050% | BitMEX is shutting down on 23 September 2026. New positions stop 26 August. Close positions and withdraw before then. |
Published entry-tier spot rates; volume tiers and native-token discounts can lower these further.
Liquidity and spread
XLM has solid liquidity on the large exchanges, so slippage is small at retail size. Your all in cost is the fee plus the spread, and the spread mostly matters on thinner venues, so weigh both rather than the headline fee alone.
Do not forget the withdrawal fee
The Stellar network is cheap and fast, so on-chain XLM withdrawals cost very little, but many exchanges require a memo on XLM withdrawals, much like an XRP destination tag. Sending without it when one is required can delay or lose funds, so confirm both the memo and the fixed fee before you withdraw. See the hidden costs of crypto trading.
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FAQ
What is the cheapest exchange to buy Stellar?
There is no single cheapest venue for XLM. It depends on your monthly volume, maker/taker mix, and any native-token discount. The published fee is usually the main cost on liquid majors. Check your profile in the FeeEdge calculator. XLM is liquid on the majors, so the published fee is usually the main cost; also check your volume tier and any native-token discount.
Do I need a memo to withdraw Stellar?
On most exchanges, yes. XLM withdrawals usually require a memo that routes the coins to the right account, similar to an XRP destination tag. Sending without the memo when one is required can delay or lose funds, so always confirm before withdrawing.