Learn more about CEX.IO
What's in this guide?
What fiat and cryptocurrencies are supported?
- Supported fiat currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, RUB
- Supported cryptocurrencies: Approximately 22 cryptocurrencies
Which payments methods are accepted?
Available payment methods vary per market.
- Bank transfer
- Credit card
- Cryptocurrency
- SWIFT
- SEPA
- Faster Payments (FPS)
What’s it like to use CEX.IO?
- The markets. Browse the markets to find your trading pair.
- Buy and sell. In addition to trading, you can directly buy and sell through CEX.IO too.
- Create an account. Create an account at CEX.IO to get started.
Fees and limits
The fees below are accurate as of 8 March 2021.
Platform trading fees
| 30 day trade volume (BTC) | Taker | Maker |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 5 | 0.25% | 0.16% |
| ≤ 30 | 0.23% | 0.15% |
| ≤ 50 | 0.21% | 0.13% |
| ≤ 100 | 0.20% | 0.12% |
| ≤ 200 | 0.18% | 0.10% |
| ≤ 1000 | 0.15% | 0.08% |
| ≤ 3000 | 0.13% | 0.04% |
| ≤ 6000 | 0.11% | 0.00% |
| > 6000 | 0.10% | 0.00% |
Deposit and withdrawal fees
Deposit fees
Available deposit options and fees vary depending on the currency.
EUR
| Payment method | Deposit fee |
|---|---|
| Visa | 2.99% |
| Mastercard | 2.99% |
| Skrill | 3.99% |
| Bank transfer | None |
| SEPA | None |
GBP
| Payment method | Deposit fee |
|---|---|
| Visa | 2.99% |
| Mastercard | 2.99% |
| Skrill | 3.99% |
| Bank transfer | None |
| Faster Payments | None |
USD
| Payment method | Deposit fee |
|---|---|
| Visa | 2.99% |
| Mastercard | 2.99% |
| Skrill | 3.99% |
| Bank transfer | None |
| ACH | None |
RUB
| Payment method | Deposit fee |
|---|---|
| Visa | 2.99% |
| QIWI | 0.99% |
| Mastercard | 2.99% |
| Bank transfer | 0.5% |
Withdrawal fees
CEX.IO is one of the only cryptocurrency exchanges that lets users make withdrawals straight to payment cards.
EUR
Skrill1%
| Payment method | Withdrawal fee |
|---|---|
| Visa | Up to 3% + €1.50 service fee Up to €3.50 commission fee |
| Mastercard | Up to 1.8% + €1.50 service fee Up to 1.2% + €3.50 commission fee |
| Bank transfer | 0.3% + €25 |
| SEPA | None |
GBP
Skrill1%
| Payment method | Withdrawal fee |
|---|---|
| Visa | Up to 3% + £2.10 service fee Up to £2.90 commission fee |
| Mastercard | Up to 1.8% + £2.10 service fee Up to 1.2% + £2.90 commission fee |
| Bank transfer | 0.3% + £25 |
| Faster payments | None |
USD
Skrill1%
| Payment method | Withdrawal fee |
|---|---|
| Visa | Up to 3% + $1.20 service fee Up to $3.80 commission fee |
| Mastercard | Up to 1.8% + $1.20 service fee Up to 1.2% + $3.80 commission fee |
| Bank transfer | 0.3% + $25 |
| ACH | None |
RUB
| Payment method | Withdrawal fee |
|---|---|
| Visa | 0.5% + ₽20 Up to 2.5% + ₽30 commission fee |
| QIWI | 2.49% |
| Mastercard | 0.5% + ₽20 Up to 2.5% + ₽30 commission fee |
How fast will my funds be available?
Deposits
Up to 5 days
Credit card payments can go through almost instantly, as can some bank transfers.
But international bank transfers may take 3 to 5 days to arrive in your account.
Withdrawals
Varies
Withdrawals to your card can go through almost instantly.
Other types of withdrawal are processed by CEX.IO within 24 hours, but total transfer times vary depending on your bank.
Is CEX.IO safe to use?
- Regulation. CEX.IO is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office in the UK and as a money services business (MSB) with FinCEN in the USA. It verifies users and has a risk-based AML/KYC policy.
- Verification process. Only verified users can trade on CEX.IO. When paying with card, users have to pass card verification. With other payment methods, users have to provide identification which CEX.IO will check for authenticity. The exchange monitors transactions to look for suspicious activity.
- Security features. CEX.IO offers two-factor authentication, stores user funds in cold storage and has its PCI DSS (payment card industry data security standard) certificate.
CEX.IO has been in operation as a cryptocurrency exchange since 2014. It has operated almost completely without incident in that time. It says none of its users have ever experienced account funds theft.
How do I create an account at CEX.IO?
To being using CEO.IO, follow these steps.
- Go to CEX.IO and select Create Account.
- Enter your email address, choose a password and read and consider CEX.IO terms and conditions.
- Confirm your registration via email.
- Go to the account settings to verify your identity. This involves providing identification, such as a driver’s license or passport.
- Make a deposit with your payment method of choice.
- Go to the market of your choice and start trading.
What else do I need to know about CEX.IO?
CEX.IO is based in London. It was founded in 2013 as a cloud mining company, and started its cryptocurrency exchange in 2014.
It closed down its cloud mining operations in 2015, but kept on going as a cryptocurrency exchange.
Today it’s a relatively well-known and venerable cryptocurrency exchange.
In a nutshell
Pros
- Competitive trading fees. CEX.IO’s tiered trading fee structure is competitive compared to other fiat to crypto exchanges.
- Card payments. Card deposits and withdrawals are a convenient option.
- Combined trading platform and broker. CEX.IO users can trade with each other, or buy directly from CEX.IO as a broker.
Cons
- High card fees. Credit card deposits and withdrawals are fast and convenient, but expensive.
- Limited coin selection. CEX.IO offers a limited range of cryptocurrencies compared to many other exchanges.