Coinbase Vs. DEGIRO - Compare Trustworthiness, Capabilities, Fees and Legitimacy

Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange and wallet founded in 2012 with the aim of simplifying cryptocurrency transactions for the average user. Through their mobile and web app they allow purchasing, storing, receiving and sending several real cryptocurrencies.

DEGIRO is a European leading stock broker providing access to more than 50 stock exchanges around the world with low commissions per trade and a simple to use platform.

• Inexperienced cryptocurrency investors
• Long term cryptocurrency holders
• Investors meeting the above two conditions and also satisfied with the cryptocurrency offering they provide
• Seasoned investors and traders looking to explore the Coinbase Pro option for better pricing.

• Investors from all experience levels looking to buy real shares, funds or ETFs for the long term
• Active traders that look to access the large variety of exchanges offered

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• BaFin (Germany)
• AFM (Netherlands)

• Extremely simple and friendly interfaces
• Moderate variety of cryptocurrencies
• Independent wallet application
• Option to choose from standard Coinbase or Coinbase Pro
• Coinbase debit card (for eligible countries) to spend and manage your cryptocurrencies

• No conflicts of interest between DEGIRO and its customers
• Virtually unlimited asset offering from 50 exchanges across the globe
• Low fees when compared to traditional banking alternatives

• Extremely high fees for cryptocurrency transactions (especially on standard app)
• Low variety of cryptocurrencies to trade when compared to leading exchanges

• Credit card deposits are not available
• Simplistic platforms with not many features
• Fees are expensive when compared to commission free brokers

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• Valid identity document (Passport, ID Card, etc)
• Valid proof of residence document (Bank statement, utility bills)

All documents must be under the account holder's name.

• Valid identity document (Passport, ID Card, etc)
• Valid proof of residence document (Bank statement, utility bills)

All documents must be under the account holder's name.

• Visa
• Mastercard
• Bank Transfers
• Paypal

• Bank Transfer
• Paypal

DEGIRO only provides services to citizens of Czech Republic, Spain, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands, Finland and the United Kingdom. The rest of the countries worldwide are not able to use DEGIRO's services.

From 0.50% up to 2.0% of transaction value.

Yes and varies per asset and exchange, eg: If you were to purchase £2,000 worth of Apple shares at a price of $300 your total commission would have been £0.44.