Buy Polkadot in United States
Compare real costs across exchanges — not just headline prices.
As of Apr 3, 2026, the exchange with the lowest estimated cost for buying Polkadot in United States via card is OKX, with an estimated total cost of 2.20%–2.50%. This comparison ranks 9 exchanges. Estimates, not quotes.
Snapshot-backed comparison · Data updated 2 days ago · How we compare
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OKX
CheapestBest for credit/debit card · Lowest estimated fee in this scenario
Tracked exchanges
9 ranked · 33 trackedRanked = enough recent data to compare. Tracked = fee-schedule estimate, asset availability not individually confirmed.
Requires eToro Money first. Supported assets only. Eligible users and regions only. Extra friction and fees may apply.
Why no clear leader
- Cost gap
- Within $0.06 of each other
- Estimate strength
- Reasonable estimate
- Last verified
- Updated 2 days ago
Based on 9 ranked exchanges
Estimates, not quotes.
Cost breakdown
Estimates are within $0.06 of each other. Component differences are not meaningful at this margin.
Estimates, not quotes.
Total cost sandboxEstimate total cost at different amounts
Estimated totals for $10 USD purchase
Cannot compute for 24 exchanges:
Snapshot 2298 · Apr 3, 2026 · Estimates, not quotes.
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 →
Before you decide
Limits & KYC· data pending
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Per-exchange limits and KYC requirements are shown only when backed by source and timestamp evidence.
Scenario: DOT · US · card
Binance
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Binance.US
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
BitMart
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Bitpanda
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Bitstamp
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Bitvavo
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Bybit
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Cash App
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Coinbase
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
CoinSpot
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Coinstore
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
CoinW
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Crypto.com
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
eToro
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Gate.io
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Gemini
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
HTX
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Independent Reserve
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Kraken
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KuCoin
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
LBank
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
MEXC
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
NDAX
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
OKX
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
PrimeXBT
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
River
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Robinhood Crypto
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Shakepay
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Strike
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Swan Bitcoin
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Swyftx
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Toobit
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
WOO X
What we know
No verified or stale evidence for this exchange.
What we can't verify
KYC required
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC level
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
KYC docs
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Deposit limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Withdrawal limits
Unknown (Not verified)Unknown (Not verified): missing evidence.
Fee history
3 verified snapshots · Latest Apr 3, 2026
| As of | Est. cost | Fee % |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026↑ latest | $0.19–$0.22 | 1.90–2.17% |
| Apr 2, 2026 | $0.19–$0.22 | 1.91–2.18% |
| Apr 3, 2026 | $0.19–$0.22 | 1.92–2.19% |
Estimates, not quotes.
Latest snapshot · Created Apr 3, 2026 · id: 2298
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Asset: DOT · Country: US · Method: Card · Amount: 10 · Currency: USD
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About this route
We currently rank 9 exchanges for buying Polkadot in United States based on tracked fee data. 24 additional exchanges are tracked but not yet rankable. Cost estimates are modeled from exchange fee schedules. Not all tracked exchanges may list every asset. Where data is incomplete, fields are shown as unknown.
Among the ranked options shown here, 20 are direct route and 1 is fund-first.
Direct route means you buy crypto directly in the exchange’s payment flow — select crypto, pay, done. Fund-first means you add money to your exchange account first, then place a separate buy order. Same result, one extra step.
You’re viewing card routes. 3 exchanges are ranked for this method. 3 of them also support bank transfer. Compare bank transfer routes →
Among the 3 ranked exchanges shown: 3 with moderate evidence. Confidence reflects data freshness, coverage completeness, and source count — not a judgment of the exchange itself.
Estimated total cost on Augea combines the cost components we can currently verify for this route, typically including trading fees and spread. Card routes often carry higher total costs than bank transfer routes because payment processing can add cost. Not every route is fully decomposed — where fee-profile data is stronger, Augea can separate trading fees and spread more clearly. Where it is thinner, the estimate is more aggregate. Estimates, not quotes.
Recent cost history for this route looks stable, based on 3 comparable snapshots over 10 days. Historical patterns may not continue. More detail is available in the fee history section above.
3 of 3 ranked exchanges have documented support basis for this market. This is separate from evidence confidence, which reflects how strong Augea’s fee data is.
20 of 33 card routes shown here are direct purchase routes, which usually mean fewer setup steps. 1 is fund-first, which usually means adding money to your account before placing a separate buy order. Exact onboarding and verification requirements still vary by exchange.
Among the 3 ranked exchanges: 2 typically require basic identity verification (email, phone) and 1 typically requires standard verification (government ID, address). Exact requirements may vary by country, purchase amount, and whether you withdraw to an external wallet.
Fee estimates shown here are based on your selected amount of $10, but actual purchase limits can still vary by exchange, payment method, and verification level. Augea’s limits coverage for this market is still partial, so check the exchange directly before relying on a specific minimum or maximum.
Beyond card and bank transfer, some ranked exchanges in this market have documented support for Apple Pay and Google Pay. Availability can vary across exchanges.