Crypto exchanges for beginners

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Uphold
Uphold logo
Cost of investing £100

$0.99 + network fee + trading fee

Deposit methods
Bank transfer (ACH), Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Cryptocurrencies supported

284

Finder Score
3.9
★★★★★
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Uphold offers the best crypto debit card available with unbeatable functionality and 250+ cryptos. You can spend crypto directly from your Uphold wallet (earning 1% GBP cashback) or withdraw your crypto as fiat currency.
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Kraken
Kraken logo
Cost of investing £100

Maker fee: £0.25
Taker fee: £0.40

Deposit methods
Bank transfer, Credit card, Cryptocurrency, Debit card, PayPal, Faster Payments (FPS), Apple Pay, Google Pay, SWIFT
Cryptocurrencies supported

238

Finder Score
3.8
★★★★★
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Kraken is our top pick because it offers its crypto trading platform, Kraken Pro - for free. This means crypto enthusiasts can jump straight onboard to trade 200+ cryptos like a pro using advanced customisable features.
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Coinpass Cryptocurrency Exchange
Coinpass logo
Cost of investing £100

£0.35

Deposit methods
Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies supported

13

Finder Score
4.0
★★★★★
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CoinJar Cryptocurrency Exchange
CoinJar logo
Cost of investing £100

£1.10

Deposit methods
Bank transfer, Credit card, Cryptocurrency, Debit card, SEPA, Faster Payments (FPS), Apple Pay, Google Pay
Cryptocurrencies supported

63

Finder Score
4.4
★★★★★
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CoinJar allows crypto instant buys for 60+ cryptocurrencies with a credit or debit card (plus Apple/Google Pay) for a 2% fee. You can also instantly buy its Bundles and there’s a discounted 1% fee for recurring buys.
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Crypto.com App
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Cost of investing £100

Deposit methods
Credit card, Cryptocurrency, Debit card, SEPA, Faster Payments (FPS), Apple Pay, Google Pay
Cryptocurrencies supported

299

Finder Score
4.6
★★★★★
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Crypto.com offers a huge selection of 350+ altcoins. It’s our best pick for altcoins because you’d be hard pressed not to find the cryptocurrency you’re looking for.
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