Coins.ph vs PDAX
- Comparing
- two exchanges
- Decided by
- Editorial rating
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-23
The most widely used Philippine crypto wallet, BSP-licensed, with a pro trading tier from 0.10 percent that most of its users never find.
BSP-licensed Manila order book that also powers GCash's in-app crypto, priced well above its main local rival.
Verdict: Coins.ph
Coins.ph rates higher on our rubric: 4.3 against 4.0 for PDAX.
- Criterion
- Editorial rating
- Coins.ph
- 4.3
- PDAX
- 4.0
Coins.ph and PDAX, fact by fact
Every row is from the two reviews as of their review dates, with sources on each. A check marks the side a decidable criterion favours; rows without one are information, not a score.
| Fact | Coins.ph | PDAX |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | 4.3 (favoured on this row) | 4.0 |
| Published fees | From 0.10% on Coins Pro | 0.40% maker, 0.50% taker |
| Maker fee | From 0.10 percent on Coins Pro | 0.40 percent |
| Taker fee | From 0.15 percent on Coins Pro | 0.50 percent |
| Identity verification | Required | Required |
| Bitcoin-only | No | No |
| Payment rails supported | 5 | 3 |
| Countries ranked in | 1 | 1 |
| Ranks first in | 1 | 0 |
| Countries shared | 1 | 1 |
| Security record | No record on file | No record on file |
| Founded | 2014 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Manila, Philippines | Manila, Philippines |
| Last reviewed | 2026-08-23 | 2026-08-23 |
Where both Coins.ph and PDAX are ranked
Each country guide ranks its own roster on published fees, security record and local payment support, so the two can sit in a different order from one country to the next.
| Country | Status | Coins.ph ranks | PDAX ranks | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | Legal | #1 | #2 |
PhilippinesFrequently asked questions
Is Coins.ph or PDAX better?
Coins.ph rates higher on our rubric: 4.3 against 4.0 for PDAX. The rating weighs published fees, security record and local payment support; the table above sets each beside the other so you can check the score against the facts.
Which is cheaper, Coins.ph or PDAX?
Coins.ph: From 0.10% on Coins Pro. PDAX: 0.40% maker, 0.50% taker. Those are each platform's published headline rates; card purchases and instant-buy widgets cost more than the order book on both, and each review carries the full schedule.
Where can I use both Coins.ph and PDAX?
Both are ranked in our guides for Philippines. Coins.ph is ranked in 1 countries in all and PDAX in 1; each country guide ranks its own roster, so the two can sit in a different order from one country to the next.
Has Coins.ph or PDAX had a security incident?
Coins.ph carries no dated security record on our review yet, a gap in our records rather than a clean bill. PDAX carries no dated security record on our review yet, a gap in our records rather than a clean bill. Both reviews list every event with its source.
Do Coins.ph and PDAX require ID verification?
Coins.ph: required. PDAX: required.
The full reviews: Coins.ph and PDAX, each with its sources, and every exchange we review.
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