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BTCUnited States$10Credit/Debit Card

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

Snapshot #14410 · 19 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 19 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
0.971.11%
$0.10$0.11 total
Data confidence
Reasonable estimate
33 ranked · #14410
Estimates, not quotes. Fees may vary based on payment method, amount, and market conditions.
Other strong optionsShow all 9 routes →
2
OKX
OKX
≈ 0.000122 BTCestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 1.952.21% · Total: $0.19$0.22 · Card purchase · Direct route
Med
3
Cash App
Cash App
≈ 0.000121 BTCestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 2.392.71% · Total: $0.24$0.27 · Card purchase · Direct route
Med
4
Bybit
Bybit
≈ 0.000121 BTCestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 2.442.76% · Total: $0.24$0.28 · Card purchase · Direct route
Med
5
Binance.US
Binance.US
≈ 0.000120 BTCestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 2.933.31% · Total: $0.29$0.33 · Card purchase · Direct route
Med
Estimates, not quotes · Snapshot #14410 · May 12, 2026View all 10 ranked →
Cheapest

11 ranked33 trackedAs of 19 hours ago

22 not ranked: missing fee or evidence data

Showing 11 verified routes · 22 tracked hiddenShow 22 tracked →
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
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · 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
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
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
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · 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
4.30% – 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
Bybit
Bybit
Card purchase · Direct route
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.000121 BTCestimated received
Fee 2.44%2.76%$10.24–$10.28
Fee 2.44%2.76%$10.24–$10.28
KYC: Basic — email + phoneRecurringSelf-custody: direct
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · 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
2.44% – 2.76%
Visible exchange fee2.44% – 2.76%
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 · Balance + CardSelf-custody: direct
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
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · 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
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
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
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · 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
4.39% – 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
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
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · 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
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
eToro
eToro
Card funding · Fund-first
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.000122 BTCestimated received
Fee 1.70%1.94%$10.17–$10.19
Fee 1.70%1.94%$10.17–$10.19
KYC: 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 #14410 · 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 funding · Updated 19 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
1.70% – 1.94%
Visible exchange fee1.70% – 1.94%
Spread0.79% – 0.93%
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 + 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
≈ 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
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · 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
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
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
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · 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
5.38% – 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
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
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · 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
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
Robinhood Crypto
Robinhood Crypto
Card funding · Fund-first
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.000123 BTCestimated received
Fee 0.97%1.11%$10.10–$10.11
Fee 0.97%1.11%$10.10–$10.11
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurringSelf-custody: direct
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14410 · 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 funding · Updated 19 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
0.97% – 1.11%
Visible exchange fee0.97% – 1.11%
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
22 more exchanges are tracked but cost data is still being collected.Show 22 tracked →
Why this result
Gap to #2 (eToro)
$0.07–$0.08
Estimate strength
Reasonable estimate
Last verified
19 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.
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.