What is Changelly?
Changelly offers a unique proposition: It allows you to exchange one cryptocurrency for another in the most convenient way possible. It does this by aggregating and suggesting the best rates directly on its website.
Changelly’s robot is integrated into the world’s biggest cryptocurrency trading platforms, such as Poloniex and Bittrex. In a matter of milliseconds, the robot suggests the best available rate on its website.
Given the volatility around cryptocurrency, Changelly does not fix rates. This enables the company to charge a very low commission fee for facilitating trades.
What cryptocurrencies can I buy or sell?
Changelly only deals in crypto-to-crypto transactions and does not accept fiat currency conversions. However, you can use the US dollar or the euro to purchase more than 35 cryptocurrencies.
Some of the supported cryptocurrencies include:
For the full list of accepted tokens, visit the Changelly site.
Available countries
Changelly is available worldwide, including Ireland.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Changelly accepts payments in more than 35 cryptocurrencies.
You can also purchase cryptocurrency with your credit or debit card in US dollars or in euros.
How much will it cost me to use Changelly?
- By not fixing rates, Changelly is able to charge a very competitive fee of 0.25% on cryptocurrency transactions.
- Users will also pay networking fees that are set and collected by the blockchain network.
How fast will my funds be available?
Crypto-to-crypto transactions are usually finalised in 5-30 minutes. However, transaction processing times will depend on the capacity of the blockchain network at the time of your trade.
Larger transactions may also take more time to process.
Are there any transfer limits?
The exchange has very high limits and good liquidity, which means you can make trades of virtually any size. However, it’s important to keep in mind that your transfer amounts must be big enough to pay for the blockchain network fee as well.
There are restrictions on bank card payments, although the limit rises substantially after a few purchases.
- 1st transaction. US$200
- After 4 days. US$500
- After 7 days. US$3000
- After 1 month. Unlimited
Is Changelly considered secure?
Changelly is viewed as a trusted exchange service that is safe and convenient to use. The platform enables 2-factor authentication to protect your account. This includes Google Authenticator, which provides an added level of security.
Client information such as email is kept private and will only be used to contact you from time to time.
Customer support
Customer support can be contacted directly via email and social media. The website doesn’t list response times, but does have a comprehensive FAQ section that will probably answer many of your questions.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The largest offering of cryptocurrencies on the market
- Beautifully designed website
- Popular platform trusted by hundreds of thousands of traders
- Competitive commission fee for crypto-to-crypto conversion
Cons
- Higher rates than other exchanges when purchasing cryptocurrency directly
Get started
Changelly’s smooth interface and user experience have attracted many crypto enthusiasts into its fold. If you’d like to give the platform a try, head over to the Changelly website and click “Login“. Navigate to the bottom and hit “Registration“. Here, you’ll be able to sign-up with your email or social media account.
Frequently asked questions
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*Cryptocurrencies aren't regulated in the UK and there's no protection from the Financial Ombudsman or the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Your capital is at risk. Capital gains tax on profits may apply.
Cryptocurrencies are speculative and investing in them involves significant risks - they're highly volatile, vulnerable to hacking and sensitive to secondary activity. The value of investments can fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you invested. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This content shouldn't be interpreted as a recommendation to invest. Before you invest, you should get advice and decide whether the potential return outweighs the risks. Finder, or the author, may have holdings in the cryptocurrencies discussed.
January 20, 2018
If I buy ripple using USD from your exchange what fees would I be charged.? What would the conversion cost be?
January 23, 2018
Hi Martn,
Thanks for your inquiry. Please note that we are not affiliated with Changelly or any company we feature on our site and so we can only offer you general advice.
With Changelly cryptocurrency exchange, ussers will also pay networking fees that are set and collected by the blockchain network. Changelly is able to charge a very competitive fee of 0.5% on cryptocurrency transactions. We cannot say what the specific conversion cost will be. You may inquire with Changelly directly for further details.
Best regards,
Rench