VALR Fees
VALR charges 0.18% maker / 0.35% taker at its base tier. With its published spread of 1.6% and a deposit fee of 0% by the cheapest common method, a $500 purchase costs about $9.75, and $1,000 about $19.50. Verified September 3, 2026.
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Fee Structure
| Maker fee | 0.18% |
|---|---|
| Taker fee | 0.35% |
| Spread est. | 1.6% |
| Deposit fee est. | 0% |
| Payment methods | bank transfer, SEPA, swift, credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| Fiat currencies | ZAR, EUR |
What a Purchase Costs on VALR
| Purchase amount | Estimated fee | Cost per $1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | $1.95 | $19.50 |
| $500 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| $1,000 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| $10,000 | $195.00 | $19.50 |
Estimate Your Own Purchase
| Exchange | Taker fee | Spread | Deposit fee | Total | Effective % | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALR | $1.75 | $8.00 | $0.00 | $9.75 | 1.95% | Visit VALR |
Estimates from published schedules as of September 3, 2026; actual costs vary by tier, market conditions, and payment provider. Not investment advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is VALR cheap?
- As of September 3, 2026, VALR ranks 3 of 6 exchanges we can price in full, at $9.75 on a $500 buy against $5.55 for the cheapest, Strike.
- Does VALR charge a spread?
- Yes. VALR publishes a spread of 1.6% on top of its trading fee, and every estimate on this page includes it.
- What does a $500 buy cost on VALR?
- About $9.75. That is the 0.35% taker fee plus the 1.6% spread plus the 0% deposit fee by bank transfer, applied to $500. Verified September 3, 2026.