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Current route
ADAUnited Kingdom£10Credit/Debit Card

Estimated total cost across 8 ranked routes from 33 tracked exchanges.

Snapshot #14354 · 23 hours agoEstimates, not live quotes. We only rank routes when current evidence is available.

As of May 12, 2026, the exchange with the lowest estimated cost for buying Cardano in United Kingdom via card is OKX, with an estimated total cost of 2.29%2.60%. This comparison ranks 8 exchanges. Estimates, not quotes.

Snapshot-backed comparison · Data updated 23 hours ago · How we compare

ADA spot: ~$0 · Effective buy price: ~$0$0 · Fees on £10: ~£0.23£0.26

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For £10 Cardano via credit/debit card · United Kingdom · Snapshot #14354
OKX

OKX

Cheapest

Best for credit/debit card · Lowest estimated fee in this scenario

Estimated received
≈ 49.0880 ADA

From your £10, estimated route cost is £0.23£0.26, leaving about £9.74£9.77 buying power.

Estimated from route cost and reference price · Estimates, not quotes

Estimated route cost
2.292.60%
£0.23£0.26 total
Data confidence
Reasonable estimate
33 ranked · #14354
Estimates, not quotes. Fees may vary based on payment method, amount, and market conditions.
Other strong optionsShow all 6 routes →
2
Bybit
Bybit
≈ 48.7806 ADAestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 2.863.25% · Total: £0.29£0.32 · Card purchase · Direct route
Med
3
Crypto.com
Crypto.com
≈ 47.8648 ADAestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 4.565.18% · Total: £0.46£0.52 · Card purchase · Direct route
Med
4
Gemini
Gemini
≈ 47.8647 ADAestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 4.585.17% · Total: £0.46£0.52 · Card purchase · Direct route
Med
5
Bitstamp
Bitstamp
≈ 47.6127 ADAestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 5.055.70% · Total: £0.50£0.57 · Card purchase · Direct route
Med
Estimates, not quotes · Snapshot #14354 · May 12, 2026View all 7 ranked →
Cheapest

8 ranked33 trackedAs of 23 hours ago

25 not ranked: missing fee or evidence data

Showing 8 verified routes · 25 tracked hiddenShow 25 tracked →
Bitstamp
Bitstamp
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 47.6127 ADAestimated received
Fee 5.05%5.70%£10.50–£10.57
Fee 5.05%5.70%£10.50–£10.57
FCAKYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurring
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14354 · captured 23 hours ago
Why this row appears here
Explore-only row

This exchange is tracked for this market, but it is outside the ranked decision set for the selected scenario.

Explore rows are informational and may have incomplete, stale, or non-comparable cost inputs — not as a cheaper, more expensive, or endorsed option.

Evidence
1 source · Card purchase · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
5.05% – 5.70%
Visible exchange fee5.05% – 5.70%
Spread0.43% – 0.51%
Deposit feeUnknown
Withdrawal feeUnknown
Some components are unavailable. FX fee, network fee, and other residual costs are not measured on this surface yet.
Estimates, not quotes.
Capabilities & verification
FCAKYC: Standard — ID + addressDaily · Weekly · Monthly · From balance
Bybit
Bybit
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 48.7806 ADAestimated received
Fee 2.86%3.25%£10.29–£10.32
Fee 2.86%3.25%£10.29–£10.32
KYC: Basic — email + phoneRecurringSelf-custody: direct
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14354 · captured 23 hours ago
Why this row appears here
Explore-only row

This exchange is tracked for this market, but it is outside the ranked decision set for the selected scenario.

Explore rows are informational and may have incomplete, stale, or non-comparable cost inputs — not as a cheaper, more expensive, or endorsed option.

Evidence
1 source · Card purchase · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
2.86% – 3.25%
Visible exchange fee2.86% – 3.25%
Spread0.54% – 0.64%
Deposit feeUnknown
Withdrawal feeUnknown
Some components are unavailable. FX fee, network fee, and other residual costs are not measured on this surface yet.
Estimates, not quotes.
Capabilities & verification
KYC: Basic — email + phoneDaily · Weekly · Monthly · Balance + CardSelf-custody: direct
Coinbase
Coinbase
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 47.5573 ADAestimated received
Fee 5.15%5.82%£10.52–£10.58
Fee 5.15%5.82%£10.52–£10.58
FCAKYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurring
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14354 · captured 23 hours ago
Why this row appears here
Explore-only row

This exchange is tracked for this market, but it is outside the ranked decision set for the selected scenario.

Explore rows are informational and may have incomplete, stale, or non-comparable cost inputs — not as a cheaper, more expensive, or endorsed option.

Evidence
1 source · Card purchase · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
5.15% – 5.82%
Visible exchange fee5.15% – 5.82%
Spread0.54% – 0.64%
Deposit feeUnknown
Withdrawal feeUnknown
Some components are unavailable. FX fee, network fee, and other residual costs are not measured on this surface yet.
Estimates, not quotes.
Capabilities & verification
FCAKYC: Standard — ID + addressDaily · Weekly · Monthly · Balance + Card
Crypto.com
Crypto.com
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 47.8648 ADAestimated received
Fee 4.56%5.18%£10.46–£10.52
Fee 4.56%5.18%£10.46–£10.52
FCAKYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurring
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14354 · captured 23 hours ago
Why this row appears here
Explore-only row

This exchange is tracked for this market, but it is outside the ranked decision set for the selected scenario.

Explore rows are informational and may have incomplete, stale, or non-comparable cost inputs — not as a cheaper, more expensive, or endorsed option.

Evidence
1 source · Card purchase · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
4.56% – 5.18%
Visible exchange fee4.56% – 5.18%
Spread1.09% – 1.27%
Deposit feeUnknown
Withdrawal feeUnknown
Some components are unavailable. FX fee, network fee, and other residual costs are not measured on this surface yet.
Estimates, not quotes.
Capabilities & verification
FCAKYC: Standard — ID + addressDaily · Weekly · Monthly · Balance + Card
eToro
eToro
Card funding · Fund-first
Medium · <1d
≈ 49.2416 ADAestimated received
Fee 1.99%2.28%£10.20–£10.23
Fee 1.99%2.28%£10.20–£10.23
FCAKYC: Standard — ID + addressSelf-custody: restricted

Requires eToro Money first. Supported assets only. Eligible users and regions only. Extra friction and fees may apply.

What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14354 · captured 23 hours ago
Why this row appears here
Explore-only row

This exchange is tracked for this market, but it is outside the ranked decision set for the selected scenario.

Explore rows are informational and may have incomplete, stale, or non-comparable cost inputs — not as a cheaper, more expensive, or endorsed option.

Evidence
1 source · Card funding · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
1.99% – 2.28%
Visible exchange fee1.99% – 2.28%
Spread0.81% – 0.95%
Deposit feeUnknown
Withdrawal feeUnknown
Some components are unavailable. FX fee, network fee, and other residual costs are not measured on this surface yet.
Estimates, not quotes.
Capabilities & verification
FCAKYC: Standard — ID + addressSelf-custody: restricted

Requires eToro Money first. Supported assets only. Eligible users and regions only. Extra friction and fees may apply.

Gemini
Gemini
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 47.8647 ADAestimated received
Fee 4.58%5.17%£10.46–£10.52
Fee 4.58%5.17%£10.46–£10.52
FCAKYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurring
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14354 · captured 23 hours ago
Why this row appears here
Explore-only row

This exchange is tracked for this market, but it is outside the ranked decision set for the selected scenario.

Explore rows are informational and may have incomplete, stale, or non-comparable cost inputs — not as a cheaper, more expensive, or endorsed option.

Evidence
1 source · Card purchase · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
4.58% – 5.17%
Visible exchange fee4.58% – 5.17%
Spread0.54% – 0.64%
Deposit feeUnknown
Withdrawal feeUnknown
Some components are unavailable. FX fee, network fee, and other residual costs are not measured on this surface yet.
Estimates, not quotes.
Capabilities & verification
FCAKYC: Standard — ID + addressDaily · Weekly · Monthly · Balance + Bank
Kraken
Kraken
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 46.9365 ADAestimated received
Fee 6.32%7.12%£10.63–£10.71
Fee 6.32%7.12%£10.63–£10.71
FCAKYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurring
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14354 · captured 23 hours ago
Why this row appears here
Explore-only row

This exchange is tracked for this market, but it is outside the ranked decision set for the selected scenario.

Explore rows are informational and may have incomplete, stale, or non-comparable cost inputs — not as a cheaper, more expensive, or endorsed option.

Evidence
1 source · Card purchase · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
6.32% – 7.12%
Visible exchange fee6.32% – 7.12%
Spread0.27% – 0.32%
Deposit feeUnknown
Withdrawal feeUnknown
Some components are unavailable. FX fee, network fee, and other residual costs are not measured on this surface yet.
Estimates, not quotes.
Capabilities & verification
FCAKYC: Standard — ID + addressDaily · Weekly · Monthly · From balance
OKX
OKX
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 49.0880 ADAestimated received
Fee 2.29%2.60%£10.23–£10.26
Fee 2.29%2.60%£10.23–£10.26
KYC: Basic — email + phoneRecurringSelf-custody: direct
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14354 · captured 23 hours ago
Why this row appears here
Explore-only row

This exchange is tracked for this market, but it is outside the ranked decision set for the selected scenario.

Explore rows are informational and may have incomplete, stale, or non-comparable cost inputs — not as a cheaper, more expensive, or endorsed option.

Evidence
1 source · Card purchase · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
2.29% – 2.60%
Visible exchange fee2.29% – 2.60%
Spread0.54% – 0.64%
Deposit feeUnknown
Withdrawal feeUnknown
Some components are unavailable. FX fee, network fee, and other residual costs are not measured on this surface yet.
Estimates, not quotes.
Capabilities & verification
KYC: Basic — email + phoneDaily · Weekly · Monthly · From balanceRecurring buys
25 more exchanges are tracked but cost data is still being collected.Show 25 tracked →
Why this result
Gap to #2 (eToro)
£0.03–£0.03
Estimate strength
Reasonable estimate
Last verified
23 hours ago
Based on
8 ranked exchanges

Estimates, not quotes. Estimates reflect exchange-side route costs and may exclude bank or card-issuer fees outside the exchange. Where data is incomplete, fields are shown as unknown. How we estimate · Why actual cost can differ →

Note: Crypto prices are typically quoted in USD. Amounts shown in GBP are converted estimates and may vary with exchange rates.

Latest snapshot · Created May 12, 2026 · id: 14354

Last updated: May 12, 2026Data source: Seeded fee estimates (provider layer)
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Common questions

What exchange has the lowest estimated cost to buy Cardano (ADA) in United Kingdom?
Based on current tracked data, OKX has the lowest estimated cost at 2.29%–2.60%. This is an estimate based on modeled fee data, not a guaranteed quote. Actual costs may vary.
How many exchanges can I buy Cardano (ADA) from in United Kingdom?
8 exchanges are currently ranked by estimated cost for buying Cardano (ADA) in United Kingdom. 25 additional exchanges are tracked but not yet rankable due to incomplete data. Rankings are based on snapshot-backed fee estimates and may change as new data is collected.
Can I buy Cardano (ADA) with a card in United Kingdom?
Yes. At least one ranked exchange supports buying Cardano (ADA) with a debit or credit card in United Kingdom. Card routes typically have higher fees than bank transfer routes. See the comparison above for current estimates.
Can I buy Cardano (ADA) with a bank transfer in United Kingdom?
Yes. At least one ranked exchange supports buying Cardano (ADA) via bank transfer in United Kingdom. Bank transfer routes typically have lower fees than card routes but may take longer to settle. See the comparison above for current estimates.
How does Augea compare exchange costs?
Augea estimates total cost by modeling trading fees and spread for each exchange, country, asset, and payment method combination. Estimates are based on exchange fee schedules and are updated via periodic snapshots. All figures are estimates, not quotes. See the methodology page for details.