We compared seven Bitvavo alternatives on fees, US availability, licenses and coin choice, and noted where each one falls short of Bitvavo.
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Bitvavo cannot be used from the US: its help center says it only supports users residing in the SEPA zone and that accounts cannot be created from outside it. This page is written for US readers, so the seven alternatives below all take US customers.
Bitvavo is a Netherlands-based crypto exchange for EUR trading pairs. Fees start at 0.15% maker and 0.25% taker, and the maker fee drops to 0.00% above EUR 10M in 30-day volume. It needs an ID or IBAN from a supported SEPA country. See the full Bitvavo profile →
Bitvavo only supports users residing in the SEPA zone, which excludes the United States.
Opening an account requires an ID or IBAN from a fully supported SEPA country.
The maker fee reaches 0.00% only above EUR 10M in 30-day volume.
| Name | Best for | US availability | Trading fees | Simple buy fee | Staking (US) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitvavo ORIGINAL | Baseline | Not available (SEPA-zone residents only) | 0.15% maker / 0.25% taker | Not verified | Not verified |
| Binance.US | Lowest fees, where available | Not in AK, CT, GA, ME, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, TX, VT, WA | 0% maker / 0.02% taker | Spread shown before purchase | Yes, 25+ assets |
| Coinbase | Coverage in every state | Licensed in New York (BitLicense) and other states | Maker/taker tiers by 30-day volume, shown after sign-in | Coinbase fee plus spread, shown in order preview | Yes, 35% standard commission on rewards |
| Kraken | Pro trading outside NY, ME | All states except NY and ME | 0.40% maker / 0.80% taker | 1% + spread | Yes, 17 assets; onchain staking only in 37 states plus DC and PR (not CA, NY, TX) |
| Gemini | Custody and staking | All 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico | 0.60% maker / 1.20% taker | Varies, shown before you confirm | Yes (ETH, SOL, MON), up to 35% fee on rewards |
| Crypto.com | Mobile app outside NY | All states except NY | 0.25% maker / 0.50% taker (under $10,000 30-day volume) | Varies, shown in trade preview | Yes, except NY, CA, MD, NJ, WI; service fee deducted from rewards |
| Robinhood Crypto | Stocks and crypto in one app | Most states; some coins limited in NY and TX | No commission (spread); 0.50% / 0.95% on Exchange Routing | No commission, spread in price | Yes, 25% commission on rewards |
| CEX.IO | Flat fee, licensed states | Licensed states only; New York restricted | 0.25% (30-day volume up to $10,000) | Service commission included in the Instant Buy amount shown before purchase | Not offered in the US (suspended since April 1, 2023) |
US availability: States the exchange does not serve, from its own page. Trading fees: Lowest-volume tier on the advanced order book: maker / taker. Simple buy fee: Fee or spread on the one-click buy screen. “Not verified” means we have not yet checked the value against the project’s own documentation.
A US exchange run by BAM Trading Services, separately from Binance.com, with 200+ assets and the lowest order-book fees here. It is not available in 12 states, including New York and Texas, and charges 3.99% on card buys.
A US exchange with a simple buy screen and the Coinbase Advanced order book, serving all 50 states. Its entry-tier fees are 0.40% maker / 0.60% taker, and the simple-buy spread is not published.
A US-available exchange with an instant-buy app and the Kraken Pro order book (0.40% maker / 0.80% taker). It is not available in New York or Maine, and instant buys cost 1% plus a spread.
A US exchange and custodian supervised by NYDFS as a New York trust company, serving all 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Its entry-tier ActiveTrader fees are the highest here: 0.60% maker / 1.20% taker.
A US app for buying, holding and staking crypto, available in every state except New York. It lists CFTC exchange and clearing licenses; app fees are shown in the trade preview, not published as a fixed rate.
Crypto inside the Robinhood brokerage app. Default orders carry no commission, with the cost in the price, and 140+ coins are tradable. The spread on default routing is not published, and it keeps 25% of staking rewards.
An exchange with instant buy and spot trading, serving US residents through CEX.IO Corp. only in states where it is licensed; New York is restricted. Entry spot fee is 0.25%, and card buys cost 0.49% to 4.99% plus a service charge.
In the US: Binance.US for the lowest spot fees where available, Coinbase for all 50 states, Kraken for active trading outside NY and ME.
Bitvavo serves SEPA-zone residents only, so a US resident cannot open an account. If you are in the US, Binance.US is the only exchange here with lower entry fees than Bitvavo’s 0.15% / 0.25%, in the states it covers. Coinbase and Gemini cover all 50 states at higher fees.
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No. Bitvavo only supports users residing in the SEPA zone and says accounts cannot be created from outside it.
Binance.US for low fees (0% maker / 0.02% taker) where it operates; Coinbase for coverage in all 50 states.
Binance.US is lower than Bitvavo’s 0.15% / 0.25%. CEX.IO’s 0.25% entry fee matches Bitvavo’s taker rate. Coinbase Advanced starts at 0.40% / 0.60%.
Bitvavo supports only SEPA-zone residents. Check with Bitvavo support, and move your coins to a US exchange or a self-custody wallet with a small test transfer first.
1.00% for credit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay, and 2.00% for PayPal. SEPA deposits, iDEAL and Bancontact are free.
Yes. A liquidated margin position on Bitvavo carries a 2% fee, per its fees page.
Sources: Bitvavo: In which countries can I use Bitvavo, Binance.US: supported states, Binance.US: fees. Data as of Oct 1, 2026.
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