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BTCUnited States$10Credit/Debit Card

Estimated total cost across 11 ranked routes from 33 tracked exchanges.

Snapshot #14410 · 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 Bitcoin in United States via card is Robinhood Crypto, with an estimated total cost of 0.97%–1.11%. This comparison ranks 11 exchanges. Estimates, not quotes.

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

BTC spot: ~$80,490 · Effective buy price: ~$81,270–$81,385 · Fees on $10: ~$0.10–$0.11

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For $10 Bitcoin via credit/debit card · United States · Snapshot #14410
Robinhood Crypto

Robinhood Crypto

Cheapest

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

Estimated received
≈ 0.000123 BTC

From your $10, estimated route cost is $0.10–$0.11, leaving about $9.89–$9.90 buying power.

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

Estimated route cost
0.97–1.11%
$0.10–$0.11 total
Data confidence
Reasonable estimate
33 ranked · #14410
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OKX
OKX
≈ 0.000122 BTCestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 1.95–2.21% · Total: $0.19–$0.22 · Card purchase · Direct route
Med
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3
Cash App
Cash App
≈ 0.000121 BTCestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 2.39–2.71% · Total: $0.24–$0.27 · Card purchase · Direct route
Med
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4
Bybit
Bybit
≈ 0.000121 BTCestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 2.44–2.76% · Total: $0.24–$0.28 · Card purchase · Direct route
Med
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5
Binance.US
Binance.US
≈ 0.000120 BTCestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 2.93–3.31% · Total: $0.29–$0.33 · Card purchase · Direct route
Med
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Cheapest

11 ranked33 trackedAs of 23 hours ago

22 not ranked: missing fee or evidence data

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Ranked exchanges8
OKX
OKX
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.000122 BTCestimated received
Fee 1.95%–2.21%$10.19–$10.22
Fee 1.95%–2.21%$10.19–$10.22
KYC: Basic — email + phoneRecurringSelf-custody: direct
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What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · captured 23 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.

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Evidence
1 source · Card purchase · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
1.95% – 2.21%
Visible exchange fee1.95% – 2.21%
Spread0.53% – 0.62%
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
Cash App
Cash App
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.000121 BTCestimated received
Fee 2.39%–2.71%$10.24–$10.27
Fee 2.39%–2.71%$10.24–$10.27
KYC: Basic — email + phoneRecurringSelf-custody: direct
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What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · captured 23 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 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
2.39% – 2.71%
Visible exchange fee2.39% – 2.71%
Spread0.47% – 0.55%
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 + CardRecurring buys
Binance.US
Binance.US
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.000120 BTCestimated received
Fee 2.93%–3.31%$10.29–$10.33
Fee 2.93%–3.31%$10.29–$10.33
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurring buysSelf-custody: direct
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What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · captured 23 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 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
2.93% – 3.31%
Visible exchange fee2.93% – 3.31%
Spread0.53% – 0.62%
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 + addressRecurring buysSelf-custody: direct
Crypto.com
Crypto.com
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.000119 BTCestimated received
Fee 3.89%–4.42%$10.39–$10.44
Fee 3.89%–4.42%$10.39–$10.44
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurringSelf-custody: direct
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What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · captured 23 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 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
3.89% – 4.42%
Visible exchange fee3.89% – 4.42%
Spread1.05% – 1.23%
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
≈ 0.000119 BTCestimated received
Fee 3.90%–4.41%$10.39–$10.44
Fee 3.90%–4.41%$10.39–$10.44
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurringSelf-custody: direct
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What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · captured 23 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 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
3.90% – 4.41%
Visible exchange fee3.90% – 4.41%
Spread0.53% – 0.62%
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
≈ 0.000119 BTCestimated received
Fee 4.30%–4.86%$10.43–$10.49
Fee 4.30%–4.86%$10.43–$10.49
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurringSelf-custody: direct
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What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · captured 23 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 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
4.30% – 4.86%
Visible exchange fee4.30% – 4.86%
Spread0.42% – 0.49%
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
≈ 0.000118 BTCestimated received
Fee 4.39%–4.96%$10.44–$10.50
Fee 4.39%–4.96%$10.44–$10.50
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurringSelf-custody: direct
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What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · captured 23 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 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
4.39% – 4.96%
Visible exchange fee4.39% – 4.96%
Spread0.53% – 0.62%
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
Kraken
Kraken
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.000117 BTCestimated received
Fee 5.38%–6.06%$10.54–$10.61
Fee 5.38%–6.06%$10.54–$10.61
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurringSelf-custody: direct
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DCA readySelf-custody readyEvidence complete
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · captured 23 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 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
5.38% – 6.06%
Visible exchange fee5.38% – 6.06%
Spread0.26% – 0.31%
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 (10)

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

BitMart
BitMart
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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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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Strike
Strike
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 United States (9)

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

Why this result
Gap to #2 (eToro)
$0.07–$0.08
Estimate strength
Reasonable estimate
Last verified
23 hours ago
Based on
11 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 →

Latest snapshot · Created May 12, 2026 · id: 14410

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 Bitcoin (BTC) in United States?
Based on current tracked data, Robinhood Crypto has the lowest estimated cost at 0.97%–1.11%. 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 United States?
11 exchanges are currently ranked by estimated cost for buying Bitcoin (BTC) in United States. 22 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 United States?
Yes. At least one ranked exchange supports buying Bitcoin (BTC) with a debit or credit card in United States. 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 United States?
Yes. At least one ranked exchange supports buying Bitcoin (BTC) via bank transfer in United States. 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 United States?
No. Some major exchanges tracked by Augea do not serve retail users in United States due to platform restrictions, regulatory framework, or licensing scope. Examples include Binance, Bitpanda, Bitvavo, and CoinSpot. Some restricted exchanges have country-specific alternatives: Binance has a country-specific alternative, Binance.US, which is supported. The default Augea list for United States only shows exchanges that serve users in this country. A "Not available in United States" 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.