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Disclaimer: This information should not be interpreted as an endorsement of cryptocurrency or any specific
provider, service or offering. It is not a recommendation to trade.
What is Easy Crypto?
Based in New Zealand and run by sibling duo Alan and Janine Grainger, Easy Crypto was developed with the aim of creating an easy and safe way for New Zealanders to access cryptocurrencies. Easy Crypto is a cryptocurrency broker, meaning that you can use its platform as a gateway to purchase and sell listed cryptocurrencies.
To buy cryptocurrency is simple:
Choose whether you want to store your coins in an Easy Crypto Portfolio or in an existing wallet.
Select the currency or currencies you want to buy.
Specify how much money in New Zealand dollars (NZD) you want to spend, up to an order limit of NZ$30,000 (for address and ID verified customers).
Click “Buy Now”.
Pay through the Easy Crypto website via POLi or deposit the required funds via bank transfer.
Once Easy Crypto has received your payment, your order will be automatically processed and will typically arrive in your inbox within a few minutes.
Selling cryptocurrency is just as easy:
Choose the “Sell” option.
Enter the amount of the currency that you wish to sell.
Send your coins to the wallet address provided.
Once your coins are received the transaction will be processed, and NZD will be sent to your nominated bank account that same day.
Which fiat and cryptocurrencies are supported?
Supported fiat currencies:
NZD
Supported cryptocurrencies:
Approximately 134 cryptocurrencies
If you want to create an account with Easy Crypto, you will need to be at least 18 years old. It’s available in New Zealand and Australia.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Easy Crypto accepts payments in NZD, AUD and cryptocurrency. You can make fiat currency deposits in two ways:
POLi Payments
Bank transfer
How much will it cost me to use Easy Crypto?
Easy Crypto charges fees of 0.5% and 1.8% on all cryptocurrency purchases. This fee is included in the rate you are quoted for a transaction and covers currency exchange fees, mining fees, gas prices and withdrawal fees. There are no other hidden fees you need to worry about.
How fast will my funds be available?
Easy Crypto won’t purchase any digital currency on your behalf until it has received the NZD spending amount into its nominated bank account. It aims to process transactions within three minutes of your deposit arriving, 24/7.
Are there any transfer limits?
Easy Crypto imposes limits on the amount of cryptocurrency you can purchase, but these limits vary depending on the level of verification you have attained. These limits are set out in the table below.
Verification tier
Verification process and requirements
Limits
POLi Payment
Bank transfer
0
Create an account using Facebook, Google, Twitter, Github or your email address. You must verify your email address before you can place an order.
$500 total across all orders
2-order maximum
Purchase processed immediately, 24-hour hold on delivery.
Not available
1
Verify your account by providing:
A photo of your NZ driver’s licence or NZ passport.
Your address details.
A selfie.
$30,000 total across all orders
Purchase processed immediately and delivered when completed.
Purchase processed when deposit received and delivered when completed.
2
You must first complete Tier 1 verification and then provide:
Evidence of your source of funds.
An explanation of the purpose of your transactions.
Your expected transaction frequency and amounts.
$30,000+ across all orders
Purchase processed immediately and delivered when completed.
Purchase processed when deposit received and delivered when completed.
Easy Crypto does not hold user funds. It is a brokerage service, where customers buy cryptocurrencies and then have it delivered to their wallet address. This means users are not at risk of losing their deposited funds to an exchange hack.
You can also create a wallet through Easy Crypto. If you do, you get access to a cold storage wallet encrypted with AES 256-bit CBC encryption, where the keys are encrypted with thousands of iterations of password hashing algorithm PBKDF2. Users retain control of their private keys.
It’s also worth pointing out that Easy Crypto is a registered financial services provider and a member of the Financial Dispute Resolution Service, so it has processes in place to ensure that all your dealings with the platform are fair.
Before you can place an order through Easy Crypto, you’ll first need to verify your email address. In order to access higher transaction limits and all payment methods, you’ll be required to submit:
A photo of your driver’s licence or passport
Your address details
A selfie
Customer support
If you have a problem with a transaction or a question about your Easy Crypto account, you can check the range of FAQs on the company’s website or submit a support ticket online. There’s also a contact form for anyone looking to submit general email enquiries.
Pros and cons
Pros
You retain control of your crypto private keys
Easy to use and suitable for beginners
Transparent fee structure and no hidden charges
Access to a good selection of coins and tokens
Cons
Up to 1.8% fee charged on purchases
Not suitable for high frequency open market trading
Compare Easy Crypto against other exchanges
Next steps
If you’ve compared a range of options and decided that you’d like to buy cryptocurrency through Easy Crypto, click on one of the “Go to site” links on this page. You’ll be securely redirected to the Easy Crypto website where you can begin the registration process. You’ll need to provide your email address and create a passphrase to get started, plus provide proof of ID to verify your account and access higher transaction limits.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can buy and sell digital currency with Easy Crypto.
Yes. You can order up to $1,000 worth of digital currency without needing verification.
The portfolio is a digital wallet that is emailed to you once your digital currency order has been filled. You will receive the private key and address for each coin, which you can then transfer to another wallet, send to an exchange or simply hold.
Disclaimer: Cryptocurrencies are speculative, complex and involve significant risks – they are highly
volatile and sensitive to secondary activity. Performance is unpredictable and past performance is no guarantee of
future performance. Consider your own circumstances, and obtain your own advice, before relying on this information.
You should also verify the nature of any product or service (including its legal status and relevant regulatory
requirements) and consult the relevant Regulators' websites before making any decision. Finder, or the author, may
have holdings in the cryptocurrencies discussed.
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