how to avoid coinbase feess

Using Coinbase Advanced Trade, bank transfer payments, avoiding small transactions, focusing on offers and understanding fee details can effectively reduce Coinbase transaction fees.

Mar 24, 2025 at 02:27 pm

• Transaction Fees : Coinbase's transaction fees vary according to the transaction amount and payment method. Fixed and percentage charges are usually included. In small transactions, fixed fees account for a large proportion. For example, if the transaction amount is less than $10, the fixed fee is $0.99; for the transaction amount is $1.49; for the transaction amount is $25, the fixed fee is $1.99; for the transaction amount is $50, the fixed fee is $2.99; for the transaction amount is $50-200. When the transaction amount exceeds USD 200, the fee is 1.49% of the transaction amount.

• Network fees : Determined by the blockchain network, the network fees of different cryptocurrencies are different and will fluctuate according to network congestion. When the network is busy, miners increase fees to process transactions faster, which are usually automatically calculated in the total transaction amount.

• Use Coinbase Advanced Trade : Coinbase Advanced Trade (formerly Coinbase Pro) is designed for experienced traders. Its fee structure is more advantageous than regular Coinbase transactions. Its transaction fees range from 0% to 0.6% (for takers), maker fees are 0.4%, and for stablecoin trading pairs, maker fees are 0% and takers are 0.001%. If you trade frequently, switching to Coinbase Advanced Trade can save a lot of money in the long run.

• Choose bank transfer payment : The payment method has a great impact on Coinbase handling fees. In the UK and Europe as examples, the maximum fee for bank transfers is 0.15 euros and 1.49% in the US. When completing transactions with a debit or credit card, no matter where you are, you may have to pay a 3.99% fee for the order amount. If you purchase Bitcoin worth $10,000 and use bank transfer, you only need to pay 0.15 euros (about $0.16) in the UK or Europe and $149 in the US; if you use a credit or debit card, you need to pay a purchase fee of $399. Therefore, when the transaction amount is large, it is more cost-effective to use bank transfers.

• Avoid small transactions : Coinbase charges a higher fixed fee when trading in small transactions, which increases the overall transaction cost. Try to avoid frequent small-value transactions. You can consider combining small-value transactions into a larger transaction, thereby sharing the handling fees evenly and reducing costs.

• Follow the promotional activities : Coinbase occasionally launches transaction fee discounts. Follow these activities and you may get a discount on handling fees or free handling opportunities. When registering, relevant discount information may also appear in the prompts on the page. Paying attention in time can save costs.

• Understand the details of the handling fee : It is important for users who have frequent transactions to understand the details and composition of the handling fee. After each transaction, investigate and record the handling fee, find patterns and trends, so as to develop a trading strategy that suits you. For example, trading when the market is stable is good can avoid high handling fees caused by market fluctuations.