Buy Ethereum in United States
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Current route
ETHUnited States$1,000Bank Transfer
Estimated total cost across 10 ranked routes from 33 tracked exchanges.
Snapshot #14519 · 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 Ethereum in United States via bank transfer is Bybit, with an estimated total cost of 0.16%–0.18%. This comparison ranks 10 exchanges. Estimates, not quotes.
Snapshot-backed comparison · Data updated 23 hours ago · How we compare
ETH spot: ~$2,275 · Effective buy price: ~$2,279–$2,279 · Fees on $1,000: ~$1.58–$1.80
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For $1,000 Ethereum via bank transfer · United States · Snapshot #14519
Bybit and OKX
are within $0.22 of each other
~$1001.58–$1001.80 vs ~$1001.58–$1001.80 estimated total
No meaningful cost difference — choose by freshness, trust, or convenience.
Estimated received (either choice)
≈ 0.438744 ETH
From your $1,000, estimated route cost is $1.58–$1.79, leaving about $998.21–$998.42 buying power.
Estimated from route cost and reference price · Estimates, not quotes
Estimates, not quotes.
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Binance.US
Binance.US
≈ 0.438250 ETHestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 0.26–0.30% · Total: $2.63–$2.99 · Bank transfer · Fund-first
Med
3
Kraken
Kraken
≈ 0.437954 ETHestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 0.33–0.37% · Total: $3.27–$3.70 · Bank transfer · Fund-first
Med
4
Gemini
Gemini
≈ 0.437263 ETHestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 0.47–0.54% · Total: $4.75–$5.37 · Bank transfer · Fund-first
Med
5
Bitstamp
Bitstamp
≈ 0.437263 ETHestimated received
Fee/cost rate: 0.47–0.54% · Total: $4.75–$5.37 · Bank transfer · Fund-first
Med
Estimates, not quotes · Snapshot #14519 · May 12, 2026View all 9 ranked →
Cheapest
10 ranked33 trackedAs of 23 hours ago
23 not ranked: missing fee or evidence data
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Ranked exchanges9
OKX
OKX
Bank transfer · Fund-first
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.438744 ETHestimated received
Fee 0.16%–0.18%$1001.58–$1001.80
Fee 0.16%–0.18%$1001.58–$1001.80
KYC: Basic — email + phoneRecurringSelf-custody: direct
DCA readySelf-custody readyEvidence complete
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14519 · 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 · Bank transfer · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
0.16% – 0.18%
Visible exchange fee0.16% – 0.18%
Spread0.05% – 0.06%
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
Binance.US
Binance.US
Bank transfer · Fund-first
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.438250 ETHestimated received
Fee 0.26%–0.30%$1002.63–$1002.99
Fee 0.26%–0.30%$1002.63–$1002.99
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurring buysSelf-custody: direct
DCA readySelf-custody readyEvidence complete
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14519 · 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 · Bank transfer · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
0.26% – 0.30%
Visible exchange fee0.26% – 0.30%
Spread0.05% – 0.06%
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
Kraken
Kraken
Bank transfer · Fund-first
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.437954 ETHestimated received
Fee 0.33%–0.37%$1003.27–$1003.70
Fee 0.33%–0.37%$1003.27–$1003.70
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurringSelf-custody: direct
DCA readySelf-custody readyEvidence complete
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14519 · 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 · Bank transfer · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
0.33% – 0.37%
Visible exchange fee0.33% – 0.37%
Spread0.05% – 0.06%
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
Bitstamp
Bitstamp
Bank transfer · Fund-first
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.437263 ETHestimated received
Fee 0.47%–0.54%$1004.75–$1005.37
Fee 0.47%–0.54%$1004.75–$1005.37
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurringSelf-custody: direct
DCA readySelf-custody readyEvidence complete
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14519 · 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 · Bank transfer · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
0.47% – 0.54%
Visible exchange fee0.47% – 0.54%
Spread0.05% – 0.06%
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
Gemini
Gemini
Bank transfer · Fund-first
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.437263 ETHestimated received
Fee 0.47%–0.54%$1004.75–$1005.37
Fee 0.47%–0.54%$1004.75–$1005.37
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurringSelf-custody: direct
DCA readySelf-custody readyEvidence complete
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14519 · 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 · Bank transfer · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
0.47% – 0.54%
Visible exchange fee0.47% – 0.54%
Spread0.05% – 0.06%
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
Robinhood Crypto
Robinhood Crypto
Bank transfer · Fund-first
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.437016 ETHestimated received
Fee 0.52%–0.60%$1005.23–$1006.00
Fee 0.52%–0.60%$1005.23–$1006.00
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurringSelf-custody: direct
DCA readySelf-custody readyEvidence complete
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14519 · 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 · Bank transfer · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
0.52% – 0.60%
Visible exchange fee0.52% – 0.60%
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 · Balance + BankRecurring buys
Crypto.com
Crypto.com
Bank transfer · Fund-first
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.436769 ETHestimated received
Fee 0.58%–0.66%$1005.81–$1006.56
Fee 0.58%–0.66%$1005.81–$1006.56
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurringSelf-custody: direct
DCA readySelf-custody readyEvidence complete
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14519 · 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 · Bank transfer · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
0.58% – 0.66%
Visible exchange fee0.58% – 0.66%
Spread0.05% – 0.06%
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
Coinbase
Coinbase
Bank transfer · Fund-first
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.436275 ETHestimated received
Fee 0.69%–0.77%$1006.86–$1007.74
Fee 0.69%–0.77%$1006.86–$1007.74
KYC: Standard — ID + addressRecurringSelf-custody: direct
DCA readySelf-custody readyEvidence complete
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14519 · 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 · Bank transfer · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
0.69% – 0.77%
Visible exchange fee0.69% – 0.77%
Spread0.05% – 0.06%
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
Bank transfer · Fund-first
Medium · <1d
≈ 0.430844 ETHestimated received
Fee 1.83%–2.10%$1018.34–$1020.99
Fee 1.83%–2.10%$1018.34–$1020.99
KYC: Standard — ID + addressSelf-custody: restricted
Requires eToro Money first. Supported assets only. Eligible users and regions only. Extra friction and fees may apply.
Evidence complete
What this estimate is based on
Snapshot #14519 · 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 · Bank transfer · Updated 23 hours ago
Cost stack
Estimated total cost range
1.83% – 2.10%
Visible exchange fee1.83% – 2.10%
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.
Estimates, not quotes.
Tracking (14)
Data collection in progress — ranking not yet available for this bank transfer route.
BitMart
BitMart
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
Cash App
Cash App
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
Coinstore
Coinstore
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
CoinW
CoinW
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
Gate.io
Gate.io
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
HTX
HTX
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
KuCoin
KuCoin
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
LBank
LBank
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
MEXC
MEXC
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
River
River
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
Strike
Strike
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
Swan Bitcoin
Swan Bitcoin
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
Toobit
Toobit
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
WOO X
WOO X
Tracking
Estimated received unavailable
Route cost unavailable
Augea will not estimate received amount without route-cost evidence.
Why this result
Gap to #2 (OKX)
$0.00–$0.00
Estimate strength
Reasonable estimate
Last verified
23 hours ago
Based on
10 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: 14519