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Independent Reserve Review (October 2026): Fees, Licences and Where It Works
By Vahe Hakobyan No affiliate links
- Taker fee— Not verified
- Maker fee— Not verified
- Coins— Not verified
- CustodyCustodial
- Founded— Not verified
- HeadquartersSydney, NSW, Australia
Our verdict
Independent Reserve is a Sydney crypto exchange registered with AUSTRAC as DCE-100461150-001; it also runs bitcoin.com.au. It trades in AUD, USD, NZD and SGD, charges 0.5% per trade falling to 0.02% with volume, and offers recurring buys, leveraged trading, SMSF accounts and an OTC desk.
Pros
- Order book in AUD, USD, NZD and SGD
- Volume discounts down to 0.02%
- OTC desk and SMSF accounts
Cons
- 0.5% base fee is high for small traders
- Instant and crypto withdrawals carry fees
Where Independent Reserve works
| Country | Status | Rank | Local licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Available | #18 of 25 | Independent Reserve Pty Ltd (ABN 46 164 257 069), DCE-100461150-001, registered with AUSTRAC as a virtual asset service provider |
How secure is Independent Reserve?
- Proof of reserves
- — Not verified
- Custody
- Custodial
Crypto held on a platform is generally not covered by deposit insurance.
Independent Reserve FAQ
Where is Independent Reserve available?
Among the countries we cover it accepts residents of Australia.
Is Independent Reserve regulated?
Australia: Independent Reserve Pty Ltd (ABN 46 164 257 069), DCE-100461150-001, registered with AUSTRAC as a virtual asset service provider.
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