How to read an exchange fee schedule
An exchange fee schedule lists trading, deposit and withdrawal charges; check maker and taker rates, volume tiers and each payment method you use.
Vahe HakobyanEditor-in-chief
Updated Oct 6, 20263 min readFact-checked
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- Trading fees often split into maker and taker rates.
- Volume tiers set your trading fee rate.
- Withdrawal fees often include network costs.
An exchange fee schedule lists trading fees plus deposit and withdrawal fees, and those charges can differ by coin, network and payment method.
Find the current fee schedule
Start on the exchange's own fee page. Read it as one list of every charge: trading fees, deposit fees and withdrawal fees. Trading fees apply to buys and sells, while transfer fees apply to deposits and withdrawals.
Walk through the fee schedule
Work through the page in the order you would use it. Find the trading fees, check your volume tier, then read deposit and withdrawal fees.
- 1Find maker and taker feesMaker fees usually apply to orders that add liquidity. Taker fees apply to orders that remove it. Buys and sells can pay either.
- 2Check your volume tierExchanges group users into rolling volume tiers, often based on recent trading. Your tier sets your trading rate and can move up or down.
- 3Read deposit and withdrawal feesCheck crypto deposit fees by coin and network. The exchange sets withdrawal fees for each cryptocurrency, and they often include the network cost.
- 4Compare fiat methodsFor cash deposits and withdrawals, compare each method, such as bank transfer, card or wire. Fees may be flat, a percentage, or passed on from a processor.
Keep records and monitor changes
Fee schedules, promotions and discounts can change, so check the date on the page. Keep a dated record and review your tier when you trade less.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. A buy or a sell can pay either fee, depending on whether your order adds or removes liquidity.
No. A limit order that rests on the book usually gets maker fees, but one that crosses the spread pays taker fees.
The exchange sets the withdrawal fee it charges you. That fee often includes the network fee it pays to send the transaction.
Exchanges usually measure rolling volume over a set window. As older trades fall out, your volume drops and your tier can move down.
