Bitvavo vs SimpleSwap

Bitvavo4.0/5

VS

SimpleSwap4.1/5

Feature	BitvavoVisit	SimpleSwapVisit
Ratings
Our score	4.0/5	4.1/5
User rating	No reviews yet	No reviews yet
Fees	4.5	3.0
Security & trust	3.5	4.0
Asset selection	4.5	5.0
Ease of use	4.0	4.5
Support	3.5	4.0
Specs
Markets	Spot, Margin	Spot
Maker fee	0.15%	Not disclosed
Taker fee	0.25%	Not disclosed
Coins listed	453	2,800
Fiat deposit methods	Bank transfer, Card, SEPA	Card
KYC required	Not disclosed	No
Accepts US customers	No	Not disclosed
Staking / earn	Yes	Not disclosed
Mobile app	Yes	Yes
Licenses & registrations	MiCA crypto-asset service provider authorization, Netherland, DNB registration as a digital asset service provider, Nether	Not disclosed
Security features	Bitvavo Account Guarantee up to €100.000, Take-profit and stop-loss orders, Mobile app security features	Non-custodial architecture, Direct wallet settlements
Futures & perpetuals	No	No
Max leverage (x)	10	Not disclosed
Copy trading	No	No
P2P market	No	No
Earn / savings products	Yes	Not disclosed
Referral program	Not disclosed	Yes
Company
Founded	2018	2018
Headquarters	Netherlands	—
Investors	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros	MiCA-authorized exchange with Dutch Central Bank registration 453 digital assets listed as of October 2026 Trading fees range from 0.00% to 0.25% Supports SEPA and seven other euro payment methods	No account registration required for standard crypto-to-crypto swaps Non-custodial model delivers converted assets directly to personal wallets Extensive catalog covering more than 2,800 cryptocurrencies Choice between fixed guaranteed rates and floating market rates
Cons	Centralized custody exposes users to exchange counterparty risk Margin trading adds borrowing costs and a 2% liquidation fee Staking and lending are outside MiCA safeguards Availability is limited to the European Economic Area	Built-in exchange spreads can exceed traditional spot order-book trading fees Transactions flagged by automated AML risk scoring trigger sudden KYC holds No order books, limit orders, futures, or margin trading Fiat purchases rely on third-party processors with separate fees and verification
Best for	EEA residents trading euros, Multi-asset spot traders, Recurring crypto buyers	Registration-free crypto-to-crypto swaps, Non-custodial cross-chain transfers, Trading rare altcoins without CEX balances

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