Switzerland
A list of ways to purchase bitcoin in Switzerland.
Bitpanda
Bitpanda is a regulated European crypto exchange with licenses across multiple EU countries. Users can buy Bitcoin using SEPA transfers, credit/debit cards, iDEAL, SOFORT, Skrill, NETELLER and more payment methods. Features include a built-in wallet and mobile apps.
Coinbase
Coinbase is fully licensed and available in Switzerland. Coinbase operates under Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) regulations, which oversees cryptocurrency activities in Switzerland.
Kraken
Kraken is available in Switzerland. Users can buy Bitcoin using SEPA transfers, wire transfers, and Apple Pay. Must convert CHF to EUR/USD first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Financial & Regulatory Licenses
| Exchange | Licenses & Regulation |
|---|---|
| Bitpanda |
Registered VASP in Austria, France, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, Sweden and Norway. Licensed by BaFin in Germany for crypto custody and trading. |
| Coinbase |
Chartered by New York State Department of Financial Services for virtual currency. |
| Kraken |
Registered money services business with FinCEN (USA). |
Deposit Fees
These are fees exchanges may charge for deposits. Fees are subject to change.
| Exchange | Deposit Fees |
|---|---|
| Bitpanda |
SEPA: $0 |
| Coinbase |
ACH: Free Wire: $10 USD SEPA: €0.15 EUR SWIFT: Free |
| Kraken |
ACH: $0 Wire: $0 SEPA: $0 SWIFT: $3 |
Mobile App Support
| Exchange | iOS App | Android App |
|---|---|---|
| Bitpanda |
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| Coinbase |
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| Kraken |
Earn Interest & Rewards
The following table shows interest rates offered by exchanges.
| Exchange | Interest Rate & Details |
|---|---|
| Coinbase |
4.70%
Earn 4.70% APY rewards by holding USDC on Coinbase. USDC is fully backed 1:1 by US dollars. Minimum $1.
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| Kraken |
0.15% - 6.5%
Available for BTC (0.15% bonded/0.1% flexible), USDT/USD/USDC (6.5% bonded/4.5% flexible), and EUR (4.45% bonded/3.5% flexible).
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Exchange snapshots
Bitpanda
| Bitpanda snapshot | |
| Minimum Deposit | $1 |
| iOS app score |
4.7
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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| Android app score |
3.5
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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| Deposit Methods | iDEAL, SEPA, Bank Account, Credit Card, Debit Card, giropay, EPS, SOFORT, Skrill, NETELLER |
Coinbase
| Coinbase snapshot | |
| Minimum Deposit | $1 |
| iOS app score |
4.7
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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| Android app score |
4.6
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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| Deposit Methods | ACH, Wire Transfer, Debit Card, Bank Account, PayPal, Apple Pay, iDEAL, SEPA, Interac e-Transfer |
| Review | Read our review |
Kraken
| Kraken snapshot | |
| Minimum Deposit | $1 |
| iOS app score |
4.7
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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| Android app score |
4.3
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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| Deposit Methods | ACH, Bank Account, Apple Pay, SEPA, Interac e-Transfer, Debit Card |