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Current route
BTCCanada1,000 CADCredit/Debit Card

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

Snapshot #18209 · 19 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 19 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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Based on available fee data.

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
≈ 0.008928 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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2
Gemini
Gemini
≈ 0.008928 BTCestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 4.03–4.56% · Total: CAD40.32–CAD45.58 · Card purchase · Direct route
Low data
Visit exchange
3
Bitstamp
Bitstamp
≈ 0.008887 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
≈ 0.008878 BTCestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 4.54–5.13% · Total: CAD45.38–CAD51.28 · Card purchase · Direct route
Low data
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5
Kraken
Kraken
≈ 0.008776 BTCestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 5.57–6.27% · Total: CAD55.66–CAD62.74 · Card purchase · Direct route
Low data
Visit exchange
Estimates, not quotes · Snapshot #18209 · May 21, 2026View all 5 ranked →
Cheapest

5 ranked33 trackedAs of 19 hours ago

28 not ranked: missing fee or evidence data

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Bitstamp
Bitstamp
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.008887 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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What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #18209 · captured 19 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 19 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
≈ 0.008878 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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What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #18209 · captured 19 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 19 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
Crypto.com
Crypto.com
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.008928 BTCestimated received
Fee 4.02%–4.57%CAD1040.21–CAD1045.69
Fee 4.02%–4.57%CAD1040.21–CAD1045.69
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurringSelf-custody: direct
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What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #18209 · captured 19 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 19 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
4.02% – 4.57%
Visible exchange fee4.02% – 4.57%
Spread1.09% – 1.28%
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 + CardRecurring buys
Gemini
Gemini
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.008928 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 19 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 19 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
Kraken
Kraken
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.008776 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
Visit →
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #18209 · captured 19 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 19 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
28 more exchanges are tracked but cost data is still being collected.Show 28 tracked →
Why this result
Gap to #2 (Gemini)
CAD0.11–CAD0.11
Estimate strength
Limited data
Last verified
19 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.
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.