Lowest fee crypto exchange?
Lay the rates side by side.
Fees are the one thing an exchange charges on every trade. One trade shows no difference; a year of trades does. Here are regular-user rates at major exchanges as of September 2026, plus a calculator for your own volume.
Crypto exchange fee comparison, 2026
All rates are regular user (VIP0 / Lv1). “Maker” means a limit order that waits in the book; “taker” means a market order or anything that fills immediately.
| Exchange | Spot maker / taker | USDT perpetual maker / taker | Common discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKX (with OK66688) | 0.064% / 0.08% | 0.016% / 0.04% | Referral code at sign-up: 20% off for life, no token |
| OKX (no code) | 0.08% / 0.10% | 0.02% / 0.05% | — |
| Binance | 0.10% / 0.10% | 0.02% / 0.05% | Pay in BNB: 25% off spot, 10% off futures |
| Bybit | 0.10% / 0.10% | 0.02% / 0.055% | — |
| Bitget | 0.10% / 0.10% | 0.02% / 0.06% | Pay in BGB for a discount |
| MEXC | 0% / 0.05% | 0% / 0.02% | Higher rate for API futures orders |
| Coinbase Advanced | 0.40% / 0.60% | — | Falls with monthly volume |
Source: crypto.news fee comparison (September 8, 2026) and other public data. Reports on Gate's regular spot rate conflict, so it's left out. Always check each exchange's fee page.
Run your own numbers
Enter your monthly volume and switch trade types to see what each option costs.
USDT perpetual taker · standard regular-user rates
- OKX · no codeRegular-user rates—
- BinanceStandard rates; BNB fee payment gives extra discounts—
- BybitRegular-user rates—
- BitgetStandard rates; BGB fee payment gives extra discounts—
- OKX + OK66688Entered at sign-up, 20% off for life—
Based on each exchange's published regular-user rates (as of September 2026), counting buys and sells as separate trades. With BNB, Binance spot drops to about 0.075% and futures get 10% off. MEXC charges 0% on spot maker orders and Coinbase charges 0.40%–0.60% for regular users; see the full fee comparison. Always check each exchange's fee page.
Which exchange is cheapest?
On paper, MEXC charges 0% on spot and futures maker orders, the lowest in the table. Lowest fee isn't the same as lowest cost, or best for beginners:
- 0% usually applies only to maker orders; the market orders beginners use still pay;
- thin order books can make slippage on a market order cost more than the fee;
- rates change: MEXC raised its API futures rates in June 2026;
- check safety and withdrawals first; a small fee saving comes second.
Among top-tier exchanges, OKX with OK66688 has the lowest futures rates, and its spot maker rate beats Binance's BNB rate, with no token to hold.
Cheapest exchange for perpetual futures
Futures fees are charged on position size: 1,000 USDT margin at 10x is a 10,000 USDT position, so small rate differences get multiplied.
| Exchange | Taker rate | Open + close |
|---|---|---|
| OKX (with OK66688) | 0.04% | 8 USDT |
| Binance (BNB) | 0.045% | 9 USDT |
| OKX (no code) / Binance | 0.05% | 10 USDT |
| Bybit | 0.055% | 11 USDT |
| Bitget | 0.06% | 12 USDT |
Futures use leverage and can wipe out your margin quickly. Practise with demo trading first; no fee saving is worth risking real money to learn.
How to pay less in fees
- Enter a referral code at sign-up: OK66688 on OKX gives 20% off spot and futures for life, the only one-time fix.
- Use limit (maker) orders: maker rates are usually lower.
- Avoid needless trading: fees are charged per trade.
- Check VIP tiers as you grow: rates fall further past volume or balance thresholds.
Going with OKX? Register with OK66688 and pay 20% less on spot and futures fees for life. OKX applies the discount automatically; nobody handles your money
Exchange fees:
FAQ.
01Which crypto exchange has the lowest fees?
On rates alone, MEXC's 0% maker fee. Among top-tier exchanges, OKX with OK66688 (futures 0.016%/0.04%, spot maker 0.064%).
02How are crypto exchange fees calculated?
Trade value × fee rate, charged on both buys and sells. Futures are charged on position size, not margin.
03What is the cheapest exchange for futures?
OKX with the referral code at 0.04% taker, below Binance with BNB (0.045%), Bybit (0.055%) and Bitget (0.06%).
04Why are Coinbase fees so high?
Coinbase targets regulated Western markets; regular Advanced users pay up to 0.60% taker.
05How do zero-fee exchanges make money?
Usually only maker orders are free; they earn from taker orders, futures, listings and other services. Check depth and slippage too.
06Do referral discounts stack with VIP tiers?
It depends on the exchange's rules; for OKX, see its fee page.
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Pay 20% less on spot and futures fees for life, applied automatically by OKX. New-user rewards still apply.