Crypto exchange

Bitvavo

Dutch crypto exchange for residents of the SEPA zone; accounts cannot be opened from the United States.

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Facts checked Sep 26, 2026

Bitvavo key facts

CategoryCrypto exchange
US availabilityNot available (SEPA-zone residents only)
Trading fees0.15% maker / 0.25% taker
Simple buy feeNot verified
Debit card purchaseNot verified
Coins available (US)Not verified
Staking (US)Not verified
US licensesNot verified
CustodyCustodial
Self-custody walletNot verified
About

What is Bitvavo?

Bitvavo is a Netherlands-based crypto exchange for EUR trading pairs. Its help center states that it only supports users residing in the SEPA zone and that accounts cannot be created from outside it, which excludes the United States. Fees on EUR crypto pairs start at 0.15% maker and 0.25% taker.

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Bitvavo pros and cons

Pros
  • Entry fee 0.15% maker / 0.25% taker on EUR pairs
  • Maker fee drops to 0.00% above EUR 10M 30-day volume
Cons
  • Only SEPA-zone residents can open accounts, so no US access
  • ID or IBAN from a fully supported SEPA country required

Bitvavo FAQ

What is Bitvavo?

Bitvavo is a Netherlands-based crypto exchange for EUR trading pairs. Its help center states that it only supports users residing in the SEPA zone and that accounts cannot be created from outside it, which excludes the United States. Fees on EUR crypto pairs start at 0.15% maker and 0.25% taker.

Is Bitvavo available in the US?

Not available (SEPA-zone residents only), according to Bitvavo’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).

What are Bitvavo’s trading fees?

At the lowest volume tier: 0.15% maker / 0.25% taker. Higher-volume traders pay less.

Does Bitvavo hold my crypto?

Bitvavo is custodial: it holds the keys to your balance. To hold your own keys, withdraw to a self-custody wallet.

Sources

  1. Bitvavo: official site
  2. Bitvavo: In which countries can I use Bitvavo
  3. Bitvavo: Fees

How this page works

Sources: Bitvavo: official site, Bitvavo: In which countries can I use Bitvavo, Bitvavo: Fees. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.

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