Trading
Compare Cryptocurrency Exchanges in South Africa
Compare cryptocurrency platforms, trading charges, rand funding and custody. A crypto balance is not a bank deposit and it is not covered by deposit insurance.
Prices can fall and you could lose money. Charges and account conditions vary by provider. Information is not personalised advice. Information checked 28 October 2026.
Before you compare
A crypto asset is not a bank deposit and is not covered by deposit insurance. FSCA authorisation of a crypto-asset service, registration with the Financial Intelligence Centre, and custody of the coins are different things. The published notes say some brands report an authorisation. None of those claims was checked on the register, and no maker or taker percentage is published.
Authorisation of a crypto-asset service, where it exists, is not a guarantee of the coins or of their price. No FSP number is printed on these cards.
Compare providers
Each card uses the product published for this page. The provider name links to the WiT Money profile. The gold button opens the recorded website. It is not an application and it is not an order.
11 of 11 products, in provider name order. A fee that was not checked is not shown as a number, and nothing is sorted as cheapest.
- AltCoinTrader. No official logo is shown.
ZAR exchange
Cryptocurrency platform
This is not a bank. Custody of the coins and the legal entity that holds the account need to be confirmed.
- Charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Custody
- Custodial balance generally a contractual claim; on-chain withdrawals differ
- Funding
- ZAR where confirmed; otherwise FX/crypto
Trade minimum / KYC tier varies
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- ZAR-oriented local service
Considerations
- Liquidity varies by coin
Extreme volatility; irreversible transfers; hacks; insolvency
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- Binance. No official logo is shown.
Global exchange
Cryptocurrency platform
This is not a bank. Custody of the coins and the legal entity that holds the account need to be confirmed.
- Charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Custody
- Custodial balance generally a contractual claim; on-chain withdrawals differ
- Funding
- ZAR where confirmed; otherwise FX/crypto
Trade minimum / KYC tier varies
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Large international market coverage
Considerations
- SA contracting-entity authorisation not confirmed; offshore risk
Extreme volatility; irreversible transfers; hacks; insolvency
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- ChainEX. No official logo is shown.
Crypto exchange
Cryptocurrency platform
This is not a bank. Custody of the coins and the legal entity that holds the account need to be confirmed.
- Charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Custody
- Custodial balance generally a contractual claim; on-chain withdrawals differ
- Funding
- ZAR where confirmed; otherwise FX/crypto
Trade minimum / KYC tier varies
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Local operator and exchange focus
Considerations
- Depth and custody disclosures need checks
Extreme volatility; irreversible transfers; hacks; insolvency
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- Coinbase. No official logo is shown.
Global crypto exchange
Cryptocurrency platform
This is not a bank. Custody of the coins and the legal entity that holds the account need to be confirmed.
- Charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Custody
- Custodial balance generally a contractual claim; on-chain withdrawals differ
- Funding
- ZAR where confirmed; otherwise FX/crypto
Trade minimum / KYC tier varies
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Established global platform interface
Considerations
- SA funding/account features vary
Extreme volatility; irreversible transfers; hacks; insolvency
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- Crypto.com. No official logo is shown.
Global crypto platform
Cryptocurrency platform
This is not a bank. Custody of the coins and the legal entity that holds the account need to be confirmed.
- Charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Custody
- Custodial balance generally a contractual claim; on-chain withdrawals differ
- Funding
- ZAR where confirmed; otherwise FX/crypto
Trade minimum / KYC tier varies
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Range of crypto services
Considerations
- South African access/terms uncertain
Extreme volatility; irreversible transfers; hacks; insolvency
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- Kraken. No official logo is shown.
Global crypto exchange
Cryptocurrency platform
This is not a bank. Custody of the coins and the legal entity that holds the account need to be confirmed.
- Charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Custody
- Custodial balance generally a contractual claim; on-chain withdrawals differ
- Funding
- ZAR where confirmed; otherwise FX/crypto
Trade minimum / KYC tier varies
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- International trading tools
Considerations
- Local rand rails may be unavailable; overseas jurisdiction
Extreme volatility; irreversible transfers; hacks; insolvency
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- Luno. No official logo is shown.
Wallet and exchange
Cryptocurrency platform
This is not a bank. Custody of the coins and the legal entity that holds the account need to be confirmed.
- Charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Custody
- Custodial balance generally a contractual claim; on-chain withdrawals differ
- Funding
- ZAR where confirmed; otherwise FX/crypto
Trade minimum / KYC tier varies
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Accessible interface; local bank rails
Considerations
- Convenience quotes may cost more than exchange
Extreme volatility; irreversible transfers; hacks; insolvency
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- Mesh. No official logo is shown.
Tokenised and crypto trading infrastructure
Cryptocurrency platform
This is not a bank. Custody of the coins and the legal entity that holds the account need to be confirmed.
- Charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Custody
- Custodial balance generally a contractual claim; on-chain withdrawals differ
- Funding
- ZAR where confirmed; otherwise FX/crypto
Trade minimum / KYC tier varies
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Broader digital assets concept
Considerations
- Not equivalent to conventional spot exchange
Extreme volatility; irreversible transfers; hacks; insolvency
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- OVEX. No official logo is shown.
Crypto exchange / OTC
Cryptocurrency platform
This is not a bank. Custody of the coins and the legal entity that holds the account need to be confirmed.
- Charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Custody
- Custodial balance generally a contractual claim; on-chain withdrawals differ
- Funding
- ZAR where confirmed; otherwise FX/crypto
Trade minimum / KYC tier varies
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- OTC/quote-led access
Considerations
- Quoted spread hard to compare with maker-taker
Extreme volatility; irreversible transfers; hacks; insolvency
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- VALR. No official logo is shown.
ZAR spot exchange
Cryptocurrency platform
This is not a bank. Custody of the coins and the legal entity that holds the account need to be confirmed.
- Charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Custody
- Custodial balance generally a contractual claim; on-chain withdrawals differ
- Funding
- ZAR where confirmed; otherwise FX/crypto
Trade minimum / KYC tier varies
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- SA rand markets; sophisticated interface
Considerations
- Trading complexity; crypto volatility
Extreme volatility; irreversible transfers; hacks; insolvency
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- Xago. No official logo is shown.
Crypto payments and exchange
Cryptocurrency platform
This is not a bank. Custody of the coins and the legal entity that holds the account need to be confirmed.
- Charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Custody
- Custodial balance generally a contractual claim; on-chain withdrawals differ
- Funding
- ZAR where confirmed; otherwise FX/crypto
Trade minimum / KYC tier varies
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- SA infrastructure focus
Considerations
- Consumer retail trading availability must be checked
Extreme volatility; irreversible transfers; hacks; insolvency
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
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Tax on a share transfer
The securities transfer tax rate stored on this site is 0.25%. It applies to a transfer that falls within the tax, not automatically to every ETF, fund, forex trade, crypto trade or CFD. Dividends tax, at 20% on a local dividend in the same tax file, and capital gains tax are separate from brokerage. This is not a calculation of your tax.
Regulation
An FSCA licence, where one applies, does not cover every instrument and it is not a promise that you will get your money back. The brand on a website may not be the legal entity that holds the account. Exchange membership is not the same as advice authorisation. No FSP number is printed on these cards. Check the entity on the FSCA register before you trade.
How WiT Money compares these products
Share accounts, forex contracts, crypto platforms and CFDs stay in their own lists. The fees page can show more than one instrument, and it says so when the selected rows are different products.
Nothing is sorted as cheapest or safest. The order is alphabetical. A listed name is not a recommendation. No provider is paying for a placement.
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Sources
Page updated 28 October 2026. A source date is the day WiT Money checked that page, not a promise the institution has not changed it since.
- Financial Sector Conduct Authority
Financial Sector Conduct Authority · checked 28 October 2026
- Securities transfer tax
South African Revenue Service · checked 28 October 2026
- Rates of tax for individuals
South African Revenue Service · checked 28 October 2026