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CoinJar cryptocurrency exchange – November 2020 review

Andrew Munro
Andrew Munro
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Both beginners and experienced traders can get the benefits of CoinJar.

  • Great for quick buys or active trading
  • Not so great for trading a wide range of coins

Check out our full list of pros and cons or read on.

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Fiat currencies

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Cryptocurrencies

Details

Product Name CoinJar UK
Fiat Currencies GBP, AUD
Cryptocurrencies BTC, ETH, XRP, LTC, ZRX, BAT, DAI, USDC & 4+ more
Deposit Methods Cryptocurrency
Electronic Funds Transfer
Bank transfer (SEPA)
Wire transfer
Faster Payments Service
Trading Fee Maker: 0.0-0.15%
Taker: 0.1-0.25%
Deposit Fees None
Withdrawal Fees Cryptocurrency: Fees vary

Pros

  • Supports BTC, ETH, LTC, XRP, XLM, USDC, BAT, ZRX and DAI
  • BTC/AUD and BTC/ GBP trading pairs available on CoinJar Exchange
  • Flat 1% conversion fee
  • In-house support team
  • Instant, fast and free deposits via bank transfer (SEPA)
  • Free withdrawals to your bank account

Cons

  • Lacks multi-signature capability
  • Not open source
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's in this guide?

Which fiat and cryptocurrencies are supported?

  • Supported fiat currencies: GBP, AUD
  • Supported cryptocurrencies: Approximately 13 cryptocurrencies

Which payment methods are accepted?

  • Cryptocurrency
  • Electronic Funds Transfer
  • Bank transfer (SEPA)
  • Wire transfer
  • Faster Payments Service
Go to CoinJar's website

What’s it like to use CoinJar?

1. CoinJar Wallet

The CoinJar wallet offers quick and simple signup, verification and purchases.

2. CoinJar exchange

If you want a more active trading experience, you can also take your funds to the CoinJar exchange.

3. CoinJar Swipe

Get the info you need, with succinct project overviews and detailed price and market information.

4. CoinJar markets

Find the full list of cryptocurrencies available, and sign up to receive bulletins when new ones arrive.

5. CoinJar support

If you need some assistance, go to the CoinJar support section where you can contact the customer service team.

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Platform trading fees

Different fees apply to different CoinJar services, with all fee amounts in AUD. The main services include CoinJar buy/sell (broker), CoinJar Exchange (the trading platform) and CoinJar Swipe (the crypto debit card).

The fees below are accurate as of 31 December 2019.

CoinJar buy and sell

The buy and sell prices are determined by the current prices on the CoinJar exchange. You will use the standing buy prices when buying crypto, and sell prices when selling.

You will be given a reference price as an indication, but your actual price may vary slightly. Whether buying or selling, the fees depend on the payment method.

Payment method Fee
Cryptocurrency 1%
Bank account 1%
Coinjar cash account 1%
BPAY Biller 0.5%

CoinJar Exchange

These are the fees for trading on CoinJar Exchange, rather than simply buying and selling. CoinJar Exchange has a tiered fee structure for AUD to crypto trades, and a set fee regardless of volume for crypto to crypto trades.

Tier Taker fee Maker fee
Any crypto to crypto trade 0.1% 0%
AUD to crypto trade tiers (AUD trade volume per 30 days)
$0 to $10,000 0.3% 0.2%
$10,000 to $100,000 0.3% 0.1%
$100,000 to $1 million 0.3% 0%
$1 million to $10 million 0.2% 0%
$10 million+ 0.1% 0%

CoinJar Swipe

These are the fees that apply for specific actions related to the CoinJar swipe crypto debit card.

Action Fee
Initial card purchase or replacement $29
Activation $0
Loading with fiat 1%
Loading with crypto $0
EFTPOS purchase or withdrawal $0
ATM use Varies depending on the ATM
Inactivity $0
Disputed transaction $10

Deposit fees

Deposit Type Fee
BPAY deposit None (BPAY transfers from credit accounts may incur fees though)
NPP deposit None
Blueshyft 1.5%
Cryptocurrency None

CoinJar bundles

CoinJar bundles make it easier to diversify and manage crypto holdings by directly purchasing cryptocurrency baskets, whose contents can be allocated proportional to amount spent or weighted by market cap. Available bundles are the Popular Duo (50/50 BTC and ETH), CoinJar Universe (market cap weighted basket of all cryptocurrencies available on CoinJar), the DeFi Bundle (market cap weighted COMP, LINK and MKR basket) and more.

Fee Type Fee
Purchasing a bundle 1%
Unbundling None
Holding bundles None

How fast will my funds be available?

Deposits

Clock icon for transfer speed

Up to 1 hour-2 days

Most bank transfers can complete within an hour, but it may take longer where transfers are made late in the day or if it’s your first transfer.

Withdrawals

Clock icon for transfer speed

1-2 days

Most withdrawals will complete the next business day, but it may take longer on the bank’s end.

Is CoinJar safe to use?

  • Regulation. CoinJar is registered as a cryptocurrency exchange with AUSTRAC, and is a registered business in the UK.
  • Verification process. CoinJar verifies users in line with its anti-money laundering obligations.
  • Security features. CoinJar offers two factor authentication, uses a machine learning system to monitor for suspicious transactions and keeps at least 90% of customer funds in geographically diverse cold storage at any given time.

How do I create an account at CoinJar?

Go to CoinJar's website
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What else do I need to know about CoinJar?

CoinJar was founded in 2013, and backed by venture capital funds. It moved its office location to the UK in 2014 but continues serving Australian customers, and is registered as a cryptocurrency service in Australia.

In a nutshell

Pros

  • Multi-feature. Between the wallet, exchange and Swipe, CoinJar lets you do much more with your crypto than a normal exchange.
  • Simple start for beginners. Crypto newcomers can get started easily.
  • Competitive exchange fees. CoinJar Exchange has highly competitive fees compared to most other exchanges.

Cons

  • Limited selection. A limited range of coins is available.
  • Fees apply. You need to be aware of the fees for different products.
  • Spreads. CoinJar pricing is based on the current spreads on its exchange, and may vary.

Ready to sign up?

Go to CoinJar's website
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