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Current route
BTCCanada1,000 CADCredit/Debit Card

Estimated total cost across 5 ranked routes from 33 tracked exchanges.

Snapshot #18209 · 18 hours agoEstimates, not live quotes. We only rank routes when current evidence is available.

As of May 21, 2026, the exchange with the lowest estimated cost for buying Bitcoin in Canada via card is Crypto.com, with an estimated total cost of 4.02%–4.57%. This comparison ranks 5 exchanges. Estimates, not quotes.

Snapshot-backed comparison · Data updated 18 hours ago · How we compare

BTC spot: ~$77,848 · Effective buy price: ~$80,978–$81,404 · Fees on CAD1,000: ~CAD40.21–CAD45.69

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For CAD1,000 Bitcoin via credit/debit card · Canada · Snapshot #18209
Crypto.com

Crypto.com

Cheapest

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

Estimated received
≈ 0.008936 BTC

From your CAD1,000, estimated route cost is CAD40.21–CAD45.69, leaving about CAD954.32–CAD959.79 buying power.

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

Estimated route cost
4.02–4.57%
CAD40.21–CAD45.69 total
Save vs most expensive
CAD0.00
vs Kraken on CAD1,000
Data confidence
Reasonable estimate
33 ranked · #18209
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Estimates, not quotes. Fees may vary based on payment method, amount, and market conditions.
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Gemini
Gemini
≈ 0.008936 BTCestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 4.03–4.56% · Total: CAD40.32–CAD45.58 · Card purchase · Direct route
Low data
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3
Bitstamp
Bitstamp
≈ 0.008895 BTCestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 4.45–5.02% · Total: CAD44.49–CAD50.23 · Card purchase · Direct route
Low data
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4
Coinbase
Coinbase
≈ 0.008886 BTCestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 4.54–5.13% · Total: CAD45.38–CAD51.28 · Card purchase · Direct route
Low data
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Kraken
Kraken
≈ 0.008784 BTCestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 5.57–6.27% · Total: CAD55.66–CAD62.74 · Card purchase · Direct route
Low data
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Cheapest

5 ranked33 trackedAs of 18 hours ago

28 not ranked: missing fee or evidence data

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Ranked exchanges4
Gemini
Gemini
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.008936 BTCestimated received
Fee 4.03%–4.56%CAD1040.32–CAD1045.58
Fee 4.03%–4.56%CAD1040.32–CAD1045.58
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurringSelf-custody: direct
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What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #18209 · captured 18 hours ago
Why this row appears here
Ranked decision row

Augea has enough current cost inputs for this scenario, so this exchange can be compared by estimated total cost.

This is an estimate, not a live quote. Open the evidence below to inspect the snapshot, source links, and missing-field checks.

Evidence
1 source · Card purchase · Updated 18 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
4.03% – 4.56%
Visible exchange fee4.03% – 4.56%
Spread0.55% – 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: Standard — ID + addressDaily · Weekly · Monthly · Balance + BankRecurring buys
Bitstamp
Bitstamp
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.008895 BTCestimated received
Fee 4.45%–5.02%CAD1044.49–CAD1050.23
Fee 4.45%–5.02%CAD1044.49–CAD1050.23
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurringSelf-custody: direct
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DCA readySelf-custody readyEvidence complete
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #18209 · captured 18 hours ago
Why this row appears here
Ranked decision row

Augea has enough current cost inputs for this scenario, so this exchange can be compared by estimated total cost.

This is an estimate, not a live quote. Open the evidence below to inspect the snapshot, source links, and missing-field checks.

Evidence
1 source · Card purchase · Updated 18 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
4.45% – 5.02%
Visible exchange fee4.45% – 5.02%
Spread0.44% – 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
KYC: Standard — ID + addressDaily · Weekly · Monthly · From balanceRecurring buys
Coinbase
Coinbase
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.008886 BTCestimated received
Fee 4.54%–5.13%CAD1045.38–CAD1051.28
Fee 4.54%–5.13%CAD1045.38–CAD1051.28
CSAKYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurring
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DCA readySelf-custody readyEvidence complete
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #18209 · captured 18 hours ago
Why this row appears here
Ranked decision row

Augea has enough current cost inputs for this scenario, so this exchange can be compared by estimated total cost.

This is an estimate, not a live quote. Open the evidence below to inspect the snapshot, source links, and missing-field checks.

Evidence
1 source · Card purchase · Updated 18 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
4.54% – 5.13%
Visible exchange fee4.54% – 5.13%
Spread0.55% – 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
CSAKYC: Standard — ID + addressDaily · Weekly · Monthly · Balance + Card
Kraken
Kraken
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.008784 BTCestimated received
Fee 5.57%–6.27%CAD1055.66–CAD1062.73
Fee 5.57%–6.27%CAD1055.66–CAD1062.73
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurringSelf-custody: direct
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DCA readySelf-custody readyEvidence complete
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #18209 · captured 18 hours ago
Why this row appears here
Ranked decision row

Augea has enough current cost inputs for this scenario, so this exchange can be compared by estimated total cost.

This is an estimate, not a live quote. Open the evidence below to inspect the snapshot, source links, and missing-field checks.

Evidence
1 source · Card purchase · Updated 18 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
5.57% – 6.27%
Visible exchange fee5.57% – 6.27%
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
KYC: Standard — ID + addressDaily · Weekly · Monthly · From balanceRecurring buys
Estimates, not quotes.

Tracking (14)

Data collection in progress — ranking not yet available for this card route.

Binance
Binance
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
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BitMart
BitMart
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
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Bybit
Bybit
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
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Coinstore
Coinstore
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
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eToro
eToro
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
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Gate.io
Gate.io
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
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HTX
HTX
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
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KuCoin
KuCoin
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
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LBank
LBank
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
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MEXC
MEXC
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
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OKX
OKX
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
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PrimeXBT
PrimeXBT
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
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Toobit
Toobit
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
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WOO X
WOO X
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
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Not available in Canada (11)

These exchanges are tracked by Augea but explicitly do not serve Canada — typically due to platform restrictions, regulatory framework, or licensing scope.

Why this result
Gap to #2 (Gemini)
CAD0.11–CAD0.11
Estimate strength
Limited data
Last verified
18 hours ago
Based on
5 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 CAD are converted estimates and may vary with exchange rates.

Latest snapshot · Created May 21, 2026 · id: 18209

Last updated: May 21, 2026Data source: Seeded fee estimates (provider layer)
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Common questions

What exchange has the lowest estimated cost to buy Bitcoin (BTC) in Canada?
Based on current tracked data, Crypto.com has the lowest estimated cost at 4.02%–4.57%. This is an estimate based on modeled fee data, not a guaranteed quote. Actual costs may vary.
How many exchanges can I buy Bitcoin (BTC) from in Canada?
5 exchanges are currently ranked by estimated cost for buying Bitcoin (BTC) in Canada. 28 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 Bitcoin (BTC) with a card in Canada?
Yes. At least one ranked exchange supports buying Bitcoin (BTC) with a debit or credit card in Canada. Card routes typically have higher fees than bank transfer routes. See the comparison above for current estimates.
Can I buy Bitcoin (BTC) with a bank transfer in Canada?
Yes. At least one ranked exchange supports buying Bitcoin (BTC) via bank transfer in Canada. Bank transfer routes typically have lower fees than card routes but may take longer to settle. See the comparison above for current estimates.
Are all major exchanges available in Canada?
No. Some major exchanges tracked by Augea do not serve retail users in Canada due to platform restrictions, regulatory framework, or licensing scope. Examples include Bitpanda, Bitvavo, Cash App, and CoinSpot. The default Augea list for Canada only shows exchanges that serve users in this country. A "Not available in Canada" section at the bottom of the result list names the exchanges Augea tracks but cannot route through here.
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.