How to Buy Maker (MKR)
Every exchange we track that lists MKR, what the buy costs, and what it costs to take MKR with you afterwards.
21 of the exchanges we track list MKR, and 16 of those accept fiat, so you can buy it without holding crypto first. The cheapest place to place the order is Ourbit at $0.00 on a $1,000 market buy. But add the fee to move MKR off the exchange and the order changes: MEXC comes out lowest at $0.50 all-in, against $0.93 on the cheapest trading fee. The withdrawal fee is flat, so the smaller your buy, the more it decides where you should buy. MKR moves over 2 networks (Ethereum (ERC20), BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)) — pick the same one on the exchange withdrawal screen and in your wallet. 9 of them have MKR withdrawals paused right now — you can buy there, but you cannot take the coin with you until it reopens.
Networks MKR runs on
Where to buy MKR
All-in cost is the trading fee on a $1,000 market buy plus the cheapest fee that exchange charges to withdraw MKR. It is the number the exchange’s own “how to buy” page never shows you, and it reorders the table more often than not. The coins column is how many assets each exchange lists in total, from our own sync — not the figure CoinMarketCap prints.
| Exchange | Buy fee on $1,000 | Move it out | All-in cost | Coins listed | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MEXCReferralPay with Card | $0.500–0.05% taker | FreeEthereum (ERC20) | $0.50 | 9,475 | Visit ↗ |
 BinanceReferralPay with Card, Bank, Apple/Google Pay | $1.000.1% taker | withdrawals paused | — | 866 | Visit ↗ |
 BitgetReferralPay with Card, 3rd-party | $1.000.1% taker | withdrawals paused | — | 2,516 | Visit ↗ |
 OurbitPay with Bank | $0.000% taker | $0.92950.0006000 MKR · Ethereum (ERC20) | $0.93 | 1,980 | Visit ↗ |
 CoinWPay with Card, Apple/Google Pay, 3rd-party | $1.000.1% taker | FreeEthereum (ERC20) | $1.00 | 1,218 | Visit ↗ |
 Delta ExchangeCrypto deposit only | $1.000–0.1% taker | FreeEthereum (ERC20) | $1.00 | 170 | Visit ↗ |
 TapbitPay with Card, P2P | $1.000.1% taker | $0.13170.0₄8500 MKR · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | $1.13 | 198 | Visit ↗ |
 BYDFiCrypto deposit only | $1.000.1% taker | $0.83660.0005400 MKR · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | $1.84 | 101 | Visit ↗ |
 BitunixPay with P2P | $1.000.1% taker | $0.89850.0005800 MKR · Ethereum (ERC20) | $1.90 | 993 | Visit ↗ |
 HibtPay with P2P | $2.000.2% taker | $0.023240.0₄1500 MKR · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | $2.02 | 1,721 | Visit ↗ |
 KTXCrypto deposit only | $2.000.2% taker | $1.550.001000 MKR · Ethereum (ERC20) | $3.55 | 220 | Visit ↗ |
 HashKey GlobalCrypto deposit only | $1.200.12% taker | $9.140.005900 MKR · Ethereum (ERC20) | $10.34 | 115 | Visit ↗ |
 bitFlyerPay with Card, Bank | $1.500.01–0.15% taker | $30.980.02000 MKR · Ethereum (ERC20) | $32.48 | 26 | Visit ↗ |
 CoinMyCrypto deposit only | — | $3.070.001981 MKR · Ethereum (ERC20) | — | 89 | Visit ↗ |
 OrangeXPay with Card, Bank, Apple/Google Pay | $1.000.1% taker | withdrawals paused | — | 599 | Visit ↗ |
 FameEXPay with Card, Apple/Google Pay, 3rd-party | $1.000.1% taker | withdrawals paused | — | 115 | Visit ↗ |
 KuCoinPay with Card | $1.000.1% taker | withdrawals paused | — | 2,147 | Visit ↗ |
 WhiteBITPay with Card | $1.000.1% taker | withdrawals paused | — | 423 | Visit ↗ |
 BitcastlePay with Card | $2.000.02–0.2% taker | withdrawals paused | — | 170 | Visit ↗ |
 BitruePay with Card | $2.800.098–0.28% taker | withdrawals paused | — | 1,784 | Visit ↗ |
 4ECrypto deposit only | — | withdrawals paused | — | 217 | Visit ↗ |
Showing 1–21 of 21 exchanges listing MKR
Buying MKR step by step
- Pick a venue from the table. For a coin this size the choice is usually short — 21 exchanges list MKR at all, and the table already shows what you will pay to leave as well as to buy.
- Fund the account. 16 of those exchanges take fiat, 12 of them by card. Card is fastest and dearest; a bank transfer costs a fraction of it. Depositing a stablecoin you already hold is free on almost every exchange here.
- Place the order. A market order pays the taker fee in the table; a limit order that rests on the book pays the lower maker fee. On a thinly traded coin the spread costs more than either, so a limit order is worth the wait.
- Decide whether to move it. Leaving MKR on the exchange is free but custodial. Moving it to a wallet that supports it costs one withdrawal fee — send a small test amount first, and match the network on both sides.
How to buy MKR — FAQ
Where can I buy Maker (MKR)?
On 21 exchanges we track: MEXC, Binance, Bitget, Ourbit, CoinW and 16 more. The table above has each one with its trading fee, the payment methods it takes and what it charges to withdraw MKR.
What is the cheapest way to buy MKR?
MEXC, at $0.50 to buy $1,000 of MKR and withdraw it — $0.50 in trading fee plus $0.00 to move it out over Ethereum (ERC20). If you are leaving the coin on the exchange, only the first half applies and a different venue may win. Paying by card adds the card processor's charge on top of both, typically 1.8–4%.
Can I buy MKR with a credit card?
Indirectly, yes. 12 of the exchanges listing MKR accept a card, but the card almost always buys a major asset — USDT, USDC, BTC — which you then swap for MKR on the same exchange. That means two fees: the card charge, then the trading fee in the table.
Do I have to pay a fee to withdraw MKR?
Every exchange charges one, as a flat amount of MKR per network rather than a percentage. We do not have a priced figure for all of the venues listing MKR yet — the MKR withdrawal fee page has whatever each exchange publishes.
Is it safe to leave MKR on the exchange?
It is a custody choice, not a safety switch. While the coin sits there the exchange holds the keys: convenient, recoverable if you lose your password, and dependent on the exchange staying solvent and keeping withdrawals open. Moving it to a wallet you control removes that dependency and costs one withdrawal fee. For a trading balance, staying put is reasonable; for a long hold, most people move.
Which network should I use for MKR?
MKR is issued on 2 networks and they are not interchangeable — MKR sent over Ethereum (ERC20) will not arrive at an address on BNB Smart Chain (BEP20). Ethereum (ERC20) is the one most exchanges use (12 of them). Withdrawal fees differ per network too, sometimes by an order of magnitude, so the cheapest network is worth checking as well as the cheapest exchange.
Exchange coverage for MKR comes from each exchange’s own deposit and withdrawal endpoints (last sync 2026-08-29 00:53 UTC); trading fees are the published base tier, no volume discount applied (verified 2026-08-28). Exchanges we have a referral arrangement with appear first and are tagged as such — it changes no number in any row. Nothing here is investment advice; see our methodology.