Uphold Service Fees
Last updated 7 Apr 2025
Uphold Fee
We charge fees for trading and certain deposits and withdrawals and for lower value trades. Our fees depend on many factors such as where you reside and the payment method you use.
Our fees take into account which assets you’re trading, the size of the trade, external trading costs, bank and payment processing costs, as well as network fees.
Trading Fees
In the U.S., U.K. and Europe, our fees are typically:
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| Most Stablecoins | < 0.25% |
| Major Market FX | 0.3% |
| BTC, ETH | 1.4% – 1.6% |
| Altcoins | 2.5% – 2.95% |
| Precious Metals | 1.9% – 2.95% |
Note:
- When trading between two asset types, the higher of the two fees will apply - for example, converting an altcoin to a stablecoin will be charged at the altcoin rate.
- These fees apply to typical trade sizes on Uphold. For higher volume trades, fees may be higher as they scale with the size of the transaction.
- Fees may vary by region based on local market conditions or regulatory requirements.
- Fees on altcoins vary depending on liquidity. Newly-supported or small cap tokens are typically less liquid and incur higher fees.
- Fees may vary during periods of high market volatility or reduced liquidity, as spreads can widen to reflect real-time market conditions. We hold each price open for 18 seconds. Our pricing also factors in the risk we are taking by holding inventory.
- When market spreads are unusually wide (over 4%), we display an in-app notification so you can choose whether to go ahead or not.
Our pricing model is all-inclusive: The price you see before you trade is the price you pay when you trade.
Unlike some competitors, we don’t add hidden fees between ‘Preview Trade’ and ‘Confirm Trade’.
Only confirm your trade if you’re happy with the rate you see at ‘Preview Trade’.
Like virtually all trading venues, our charts display mid-market prices. When you trade, you’ll receive the current Ask or Bid price depending on whether you’re selling or buying.
There is always a difference between the mid-market price and the Bid and Ask prices. During periods of increased volatility, the difference between the mid-market price and the Bid and Ask prices will increase.