Luno Fees
Luno charges 0.4% maker / 0.6% taker at its base tier. With its published spread of 2% and a deposit fee of 0% by the cheapest common method, a $500 purchase costs about $13.00, and $1,000 about $26.00. Verified September 2, 2026.
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Fee Structure
| Maker fee | 0.4% |
|---|---|
| Taker fee | 0.6% |
| Spread est. | 2% |
| Deposit fee est. | 0% |
| Payment methods | bank transfer, instant eft, Apple Pay, capitec pay, absa pay, fpx, touch n go, gopay, voucher |
| Fiat currencies | ZAR, NGN, MYR, IDR, KES |
What a Purchase Costs on Luno
| Purchase amount | Estimated fee | Cost per $1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | $2.60 | $26.00 |
| $500 | $13.00 | $26.00 |
| $1,000 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| $10,000 | $260.00 | $26.00 |
Estimate Your Own Purchase
| Exchange | Taker fee | Spread | Deposit fee | Total | Effective % | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luno | $3.00 | $10.00 | $0.00 | $13.00 | 2.60% | Visit Luno |
Estimates from published schedules as of September 2, 2026; actual costs vary by tier, market conditions, and payment provider. Not investment advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Luno cheap?
- As of September 2, 2026, Luno ranks 5 of 6 exchanges we can price in full, at $13.00 on a $500 buy against $5.55 for the cheapest, Strike.
- Does Luno charge a spread?
- Yes. Luno publishes a spread of 2% on top of its trading fee, and every estimate on this page includes it.
- What does a $500 buy cost on Luno?
- About $13.00. That is the 0.6% taker fee plus the 2% spread plus the 0% deposit fee by bank transfer, applied to $500. Verified September 2, 2026.