How much is Coinbase fees? A full breakdown

Coinbase's maker fee runs from 0% to 0.4%, and its taker fee runs from 0.05% to 0.6%, based on how much you traded in the last 30 days^††. Moving crypto between two Coinbase accounts is free. Sending USDT off the platform costs 0.01%, capped at 20 USDT^†. The exact number you pay depends on your trading volume and which Coinbase product you use.

This guide breaks down how much are the fees on Coinbase for trading, deposits, and withdrawals, with worked examples so you can check the math yourself.

How much are the fees on Coinbase for trading?

Coinbase uses a tiered fee model. Trade more in a rolling 30-day window, and your rate drops. Trade less, and you pay closer to the top of the range.

A maker order adds liquidity to the order book. A taker order fills an existing order right away. Taker fees sit higher because that order gets matched instantly.

The ranges above come from Coinbase's official fee schedule, but the source confidence in our data is marked low and the exact breakpoints between tiers aren't listed. Treat the 0% to 0.4% maker range and 0.05% to 0.6% taker range^†† as accurate, and check Coinbase's own fee page for the precise tier cutoffs before you trade.

How much is Coinbase fee for deposits and withdrawals?

Deposits and withdrawals use a separate fee structure from trading.

Debit card deposits carry a variable fee that Coinbase doesn't publish as a fixed number, and PayPal's exact fee is not verified in our data. Check the live rate on Coinbase before you fund your account with either method.

How do you calculate your own Coinbase fee?

Fee math is simple once you know your rate. Here are three examples using the numbers above.

Example 1: A taker trade at the top rate. Trade size: $500. Taker fee: 0.6%^†. $500 x 0.006 = $3.00. You pay $3 to fill that order.

Example 2: A maker trade at the lowest rate. Trade size: $1,000. Maker fee: 0% at the top volume tier^†. $1,000 x 0 = $0.00. At the bottom tier, 0.4%^†, the same trade costs $4.00 instead.

Example 3: A USDT withdrawal. Withdrawal amount: 1,000 USDT. Fee: 0.01%, capped at 20 USDT^†. 1,000 x 0.0001 = $0.10. That's well under the cap, so you pay $0.10, not $20.

Run your own trade size through the same formula, or use the fee calculator to skip the manual math.

What about Coinbase Advanced Trade and app fees?

Coinbase runs more than one trading interface, and they don't always charge the same way. The maker and taker numbers in this article come from Coinbase's official fee schedule page, which historically covered the Pro and Advanced Trade products^††. The simple buy/sell flow in the main Coinbase app has used a separate spread-based fee in the past, and we don't have a verified current number for that spread in our data. Don't assume the app and Advanced Trade cost the same. Check the fee screen shown right before you confirm a trade. It usually breaks down the exact charge for that order.

Common mistakes

• Assuming the Coinbase app and Coinbase Advanced Trade charge the same rate. They can differ, and the app's exact spread fee is not verified here.
• Mixing up Coinbase's fee with the network fee. Crypto withdrawals outside USDT and Lightning pass through the blockchain's own fee, which Coinbase doesn't set^†.
• Using Fedwire or SWIFT for a small deposit. A flat $10 or $25 fee^† eats a much bigger share of a small deposit than a large one.
• Forgetting that fees are tiered. A trader who moved a lot of volume last month might pay close to 0%, while a new trader on the same order pays closer to 0.6%^†.

How do you check your exact fee tier before you trade?

1. Log in to Coinbase and open Advanced Trade.
2. Find your 30-day trading volume in account settings or the fee schedule screen.
3. Match that volume against Coinbase's current tier table on its official fee page, since exact breakpoints aren't listed in our data.
4. Enter your planned trade size into the fee calculator to see the dollar cost before you confirm.
5. Confirm your identity is fully verified first. Coinbase requires KYC to trade^†, and an unverified account may face limits that change your effective cost per trade.

How does Coinbase's fee compare to other exchanges?

Comparing exact numbers side by side is the fastest way to see where Coinbase sits against another exchange on your shortlist. For a direct number-for-number look, see Coinbase vs Binance or Coinbase vs Kraken. Our full review methodology for how we pull and verify these numbers is on the methodology page.

FAQ

Does Coinbase charge a fee to deposit money?

ACH transfers from a US bank are free^†. Fedwire costs $10 and SWIFT costs $25^†. Card deposits carry a variable fee not published as a fixed number.

Is withdrawing crypto from Coinbase free?

Moving crypto between two Coinbase accounts costs $0^†. Sending most other crypto off-platform passes through the network's own fee, not a Coinbase charge^†.

Why did my Coinbase fee seem higher than expected?

You may have traded as a taker instead of a maker, or your 30-day volume placed you near the top of the fee range, up to 0.6%^†, rather than the bottom. Check the fee shown on the confirmation screen before you submit an order.

Does Coinbase charge more than Coinbase Pro?

Coinbase Pro was folded into Advanced Trade, and the fee schedule cited here comes from that same official source^††. The old standalone Pro product no longer runs separately.

The bottom line

Coinbase's taker fee can run as high as 0.6% for a small order^†, which is worth watching if you trade often in small sizes. Pull up your 30-day volume and the official fee page before each session, not after a surprise charge.

For more on how Coinbase stacks up, visit its exchange review or check how we score every exchange in our affiliate disclosure.

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