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Coinbase vs. Crypto.com: 2026 Comparison

Coinbase and Crypto.com are both leading crypto exchanges, but there are some differences in their fee structures and trading experiences.

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Chris Davis

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• stock market
• cryptocurrency

Chris Davis is a Managing Editor on the Investing team. He has passed the Series 65 (Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam) and covered the stock market, investing strategies, investment accounts and cryptocurrency. His work has appeared in The Associated Press, The Washington Post, MSN, Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch, Newsday and TheStreet.

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Chris Davis is a Managing Editor on the Investing team. He has passed the Series 65 (Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam) and covered the stock market, investing strategies, investment accounts and cryptocurrency. His work has appeared in The Associated Press, The Washington Post, MSN, Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch, Newsday and TheStreet.

Coinbase and Crypto.com are among the most popular places to buy cryptocurrencies, but they each have unique offerings. Coinbase, for example, has several features intended to create an onramp for beginners to learn about buying and selling cryptocurrencies. In addition, Coinbase makes it easy to trade one cryptocurrency for another or buy cryptocurrencies with fiat. However, with Coinbase, you'll pay a higher fee for this convenience.

Crypto.com, on the other hand, may have lower fees (depending on how you purchase your crypto). Crypto.com also has a more extensive selection of cryptocurrencies to choose from than Coinbase.

It's also worth noting that Coinbase is headquartered in the United States, and all of its services and offerings are available to U.S. users. Crypto.com, based in Singapore, has a range of offerings, but not all are available in the U.S.

on Coinbase's website

Coinbase is best for:

Cryptocurrency traders looking for convenience.

Traders who want to easily convert one cryptocurrency to another.

Coinbase at a glance

Transaction fee

Varies depending on payment method, cryptocurrency type, transaction size and platform. We paid $5.82, or about 2.9%, for $200 in Bitcoin.

Minimum trade

$1.

Number of cryptocurrencies

More than 350

Crypto-to-crypto trading pairs

More than 550.

Website transparency

Most important information, including investment minimums, supported assets and how to close the account, can be easily found on the website, but fees are difficult to find and understand.

Staking offering

Rewards on a handful of coins, with rates up to about 14%

Customer service

Phone, email and chat, though accessing these support options can sometimes be difficult.

on Crypto.com's website

» Read our full review of Coinbase

Crypto.com is best for:

Mobile-first users.

Transactions with fiat, or traditional, currency.

DeFi, or decentralized finance, tokens.

Crypto.com at a glance

Trading and transaction fees

No trading fee, but transactions using credit/debit cards cost up to 2.99%.

Minimum trade

0.0000104 BTC, or about $1.

Number of cryptocurrencies

More than 400.

Crypto-to-crypto trading pairs

1,000+.

Website transparency

Crypto.com's website is helpful, but it can be difficult to find information on how to close an account.

Staking and rewards

Rewards for 30 coins, with rates up to 14.95%.

Customer service

Crypto.com offers only chat-based help for most issues and limited phone service.

» Read our full review of Crypto.com

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