Gate vs Koinbay: fees compared
Every fee that costs you money on Gate and Koinbay, side by side — trading fees at each VIP tier, withdrawal fees coin by coin, deposits and fiat. Sourced from each exchange’s own fee pages.
GateRank #7 · founded 2013
KoinbayRank #85 · founded 2023The short answer
- Gate charges 0.1% on spot taker orders versus 0.6% on Koinbay.
- Futures taker fees are identical at 0.05%.
- Koinbay has the cheaper withdrawal fee on 19 of the 26 coins both exchanges list.
- Gate publishes the deeper VIP ladder (17 tiers), so high-volume traders can push fees lower there.
Head-to-head
| Fee | Gate | Koinbay |
|---|---|---|
| Trading fees | ||
| Spot maker | 0.1%cheaper | 0.3% |
| Spot taker | 0.1%cheaper | 0.6% |
| Futures maker | 0.02% | 0.02–0.025% |
| Futures taker | 0.05% | 0.05–0.075% |
| Lowest spot taker (top VIP tier) | 0.0175%cheaperVIP 16 | 0.6%Regular |
| Fee tiers published | 17moreSpot trading | 1Spot trading |
| Fee discount with exchange token | −10% paying fees in GT | — |
| Withdrawals & deposits | ||
| Coins you can withdraw | 2,059moresynced 2026-08-29 00:53 UTC | 253synced 2026-08-29 00:53 UTC |
| Median withdrawal fee (coins on both) | $0.06472across 26 coins | $0.04392cheaperacross 26 coins |
| Cheaper withdrawal on… | 7 coins | 19 coinsmore |
| Crypto deposit fee | Free | Free |
| Exchange profile | ||
| Volume 24h (spot + derivatives) | $14.18BmoreOI $11.08B | $6.25B |
| Markets | Spot, Derivativesfounded 2013 | Spot, Derivativesfounded 2023 |
| Fiat currencies | 22 currenciesEUR, USD, GBP, TRY, AUD, BRL… | — |
“Cheaper” marks the better number on that row only. A dash means we have not verified that fee for the exchange yet — it is not a claim that the fee is zero.
What would you actually pay?
- Trading (VIP 5 · 0.09% / 0.095%)
- $925.00
- Withdrawals (4× BTC · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) · $0.5360 each)
- $2.14
- Trading (Regular · 0.3% / 0.6%)
- $4,500.00
- Withdrawals (4× BTC · Bitcoin · $52.57 each)
- $210.27
At $1M of monthly spot volume (50% maker) plus 4 BTC withdrawals, Gate costs $3,783.12 less per month — $45,397.45 a year.
Estimate only: it applies each exchange’s published VIP ladder for the market you picked, ignores token-payment discounts, referral rebates and promotional zero-fee pairs, and assumes every withdrawal uses the cheapest network above. Negative fees are maker rebates.
Spot fee tiers side by side
GateSpot trading
| Tier | 30d volume ≥ | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIP0 | — | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| VIP 1 | $60.00K | 0.099% | 0.099% |
| VIP 2 | $120.00K | 0.098% | 0.098% |
| VIP 3 | $240.00K | 0.097% | 0.097% |
| VIP 4 | $500.00K | 0.095% | 0.096% |
| VIP 5 | $1.00M | 0.09% | 0.095% |
| VIP 6 | $3.00M | 0.085% | 0.09% |
| VIP 7 | $8.00M | 0.08% | 0.085% |
| VIP 8 | $20.00M | 0.075% | 0.08% |
| VIP 9 | $50.00M | 0.07% | 0.075% |
| VIP 10 | $100.00M | 0.04% | 0.058% |
| VIP 11 | $120.00M | 0.03% | 0.045% |
| VIP 12 | $240.00M | 0.02% | 0.037% |
| VIP 13 | $440.00M | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| VIP 14 | $800.00M | 0.008% | 0.023% |
| VIP 15 | $1.60B | 0% | 0.02% |
| VIP 16 | $3.00B | 0% | 0.0175% |
Source: Gate fee schedule ↗ · verified 2026-08-28
KoinbaySpot trading
| Tier | 30d volume ≥ | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | — | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Source: Koinbay fee schedule ↗ · verified 2026-08-28
Futures fee tiers side by side
GateFutures trading — USDⓈ-M
| Tier | 30d volume ≥ | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIP0 | — | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| VIP 1 | $60.00K | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| VIP 2 | $120.00K | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| VIP 3 | $240.00K | 0.02% | 0.048% |
| VIP 4 | $500.00K | 0.02% | 0.048% |
| VIP 5 | $1.00M | 0.02% | 0.045% |
| VIP 6 | $3.00M | 0.018% | 0.042% |
| VIP 7 | $8.00M | 0.016% | 0.0375% |
| VIP 8 | $20.00M | 0.014% | 0.035% |
| VIP 9 | $50.00M | 0.012% | 0.032% |
| VIP 10 | $100.00M | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| VIP 11 | $120.00M | 0.008% | 0.028% |
| VIP 12 | $240.00M | 0.006% | 0.026% |
| VIP 13 | $440.00M | 0.005% | 0.024% |
| VIP 14 | $800.00M | 0.002% | 0.022% |
| VIP 15 | $1.60B | 0% | 0.018–0.022% |
| VIP 16 | $3.00B | 0% | 0.016–0.02% |
Source: Gate fee schedule ↗ · verified 2026-08-28
KoinbayFutures trading — Perpetual
| Tier | 30d volume ≥ | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | — | 0.02–0.025% | 0.05–0.075% |
Source: Koinbay fee schedule ↗ · verified 2026-08-28
Withdrawal fees, coin by coin26 coins on both
| Coin | Gate | Koinbay | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
 BTCBitcoin | 0.0₅6710 BTC$0.5360 · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) +1 | 0.0006580 BTC$52.57 · Bitcoin | Gatesaves $52.03 |
 ETHEthereum | 0.0₄1999 ETH$0.05091 · Linea +8 | 0.0₅3000 ETH$0.007641 · Base +3 | Koinbaysaves $0.04327 |
 USDTTether USDt | 0.04000 USDT$0.03997 · Aptos +20 | 0.005450 USDT$0.005446 · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) +5 | Koinbaysaves $0.03453 |
 BNBBNB | 0.0₄6961 BNB$0.05281 · opBNB +1 | 0.0₄1000 BNB$0.007586 · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | Koinbaysaves $0.04522 |
 XRPXRP | 0.03410 XRP$0.04604 · XRP Ledger | 0.0₄3000 XRP$0.0₄4050 · XRP Ledger | Koinbaysaves $0.04600 |
 USDCUSDC | 0.04990 USDC$0.04990 · zkSync Era +18 | 0.002750 USDC$0.002750 · Base +4 | Koinbaysaves $0.04715 |
 TRXTRON | 1.5 TRX$0.5077 · Tron (TRC20) | 8.25 TRX$2.79 · Tron (TRC20) | Gatesaves $2.28 |
 DOGEDogecoin | 0.5630 DOGE$0.04882 · Dogecoin | 25 DOGE$2.17 · Dogecoin | Gatesaves $2.12 |
 LINKChainlink | 0.09130 LINK$1.09 · Ethereum (ERC20) | 0.03526 LINK$0.4223 · Ethereum (ERC20) | Koinbaysaves $0.6710 |
 ADACardano | 0.4520 ADA$0.09825 · Cardano | 38.96 ADA$8.47 · Cardano | Gatesaves $8.37 |
 BCHBitcoin Cash | 0.0001850 BCH$0.04655 · Bitcoin Cash | 0.0002500 BCH$0.06290 · Bitcoin Cash | Gatesaves $0.01636 |
 LTCLitecoin | 0.0009880 LTC$0.05489 · Litecoin | 0.002500 LTC$0.1389 · Litecoin | Gatesaves $0.08400 |
 SUISui | 0.06830 SUI$0.05519 · Sui | 0.01377 SUI$0.01113 · Sui | Koinbaysaves $0.04406 |
 AAVEAave | 0.007590 AAVE$1.07 · Ethereum (ERC20) | 0.003298 AAVE$0.4644 · Ethereum (ERC20) | Koinbaysaves $0.6044 |
 ASTERAster | 0.7370 ASTER$0.5541 · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 0.007823 ASTER$0.005882 · BNB | Koinbaysaves $0.5483 |
 DOTPolkadot | 0.05840 DOT$0.06782 · Polkadot Asset Hub | 0.008613 DOT$0.01000 · Polkadot | Koinbaysaves $0.05782 |
 WLFIWorld Liberty Financial | 8.22 WLFI$0.4785 · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) +2 | 6.9771 WLFI$0.4062 · Ethereum (ERC20) | Koinbaysaves $0.07236 |
 PEPEPepe | 263,991.55 PEPE$0.9974 · Ethereum (ERC20) | 109,288.8 PEPE$0.4129 · Ethereum (ERC20) | Koinbaysaves $0.5845 |
 ATOMCosmos | 0.03150 ATOM$0.05293 · Cosmos Hub | 0.002500 ATOM$0.004201 · Cosmos Hub | Koinbaysaves $0.04873 |
 ALGOAlgorand | 0.5710 ALGO$0.05540 · Algorand | 0.007500 ALGO$0.0007277 · Algorand | Koinbaysaves $0.05467 |
 CAKEPancakeSwap | 0.3010 CAKE$0.7511 · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 0.003175 CAKE$0.007923 · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | Koinbaysaves $0.7432 |
 QNTQuant | 0.01600 QNT$1.01 · Ethereum (ERC20) | 0.006600 QNT$0.4184 · Ethereum (ERC20) | Koinbaysaves $0.5959 |
 XTZTezos | 0.2250 XTZ$0.06161 · Tezos +1 | 0.09104 XTZ$0.02493 · Tezos | Koinbaysaves $0.03668 |
 XPLPlasma | 0.5850 XPL$0.05227 · Plasma | 25.64 XPL$2.29 · BNB | Gatesaves $2.24 |
 1INCH1inch | 11.2 1INCH$1.07 · Ethereum (ERC20) | 4.5775 1INCH$0.4367 · Ethereum (ERC20) | Koinbaysaves $0.6317 |
Showing 1–25 of 26 coins
Deposit, fiat, card and other fees
| Fee | Gate | Koinbay |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto deposit fee | Free | Free |
Gate vs Koinbay — FAQ
Is Gate or Koinbay cheaper?
Gate charges 0.1% on spot taker orders versus 0.6% on Koinbay. Futures taker fees are identical at 0.05%. Koinbay has the cheaper withdrawal fee on 19 of the 26 coins both exchanges list. Gate publishes the deeper VIP ladder (17 tiers), so high-volume traders can push fees lower there.
Which has lower trading fees, Gate or Koinbay?
Gate charges 0.1% taker / 0.1% maker on spot and 0.05% taker on futures at the entry tier. Koinbay charges 0.6% taker / 0.3% maker on spot and 0.05–0.075% taker on futures. Across the metrics we compare, Gate wins more of them. Both drop as your 30-day volume grows — use the calculator above to price your own volume.
Which is cheaper for withdrawals, Gate or Koinbay?
Of the 26 coins both exchanges let you withdraw, Gate is cheaper on 7, Koinbay on 19. The median withdrawal fee on that shared basket is $0.06472 on Gate versus $0.04392 on Koinbay. Koinbay is the cheaper default, but the winner changes coin by coin — check the coin you actually withdraw.
How can I pay lower fees on Gate or Koinbay?
Gate: −10% paying fees in GT. Both exchanges also cut maker/taker rates as your 30-day volume rises — Gate publishes 17 tiers and Koinbay publishes 1 tier. Choosing the cheapest withdrawal network matters just as much: on many coins the gap between networks is larger than the gap between exchanges.
Are these Gate and Koinbay fees up to date?
Trading fees are hand-curated from each exchange's official fee schedule and carry the date we last verified them (2026-08-28 for Gate, 2026-08-28 for Koinbay). Withdrawal fees are synced from each exchange's own API or fee page (last sync 2026-08-29 00:53 UTC for Gate, 2026-08-29 00:53 UTC for Koinbay). USD amounts are recomputed at the live coin price.
Other comparisons
Trading and other fee numbers are hand-curated from each exchange’s official fee pages (linked next to every tier table) and carry the date we last verified them. Withdrawal fees are synced from each exchange’s own API or fee page; USD amounts are computed at the current live coin price, so they move with the market. Rates exclude referral rebates, promotional zero-fee pairs and regional pricing. Full detail per exchange: Gate fees · Koinbay fees.