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bitFlyer alternatives

Our rating
4.2
Alternatives
2
Review updated
2026-08-23

Our bitFlyer review names 2 alternatives: bitbank and GMO Coin. bitbank overlaps most, ranking alongside bitFlyer in 1 of the 1 countries we rank bitFlyer in. Rankings are editorial and never sold.

2 alternatives, compared

In the order our review lists them. "In common" counts the countries where both the alternative and bitFlyer rank in our guides.

Alternatives to bitFlyer compared on rating, fees, identity checks and country reach.
ExchangeRatingFeesID checkCountriesIn common
bitbank4.4Maker rebate of 0.02%Required11
GMO Coin4.30.05% taker, free withdrawalsRequired11

Why each one

  1. bitbank FSA-registered Japanese order book that pays makers a rebate rather than charging them, with full yen deposits and withdrawals.

    Fees, Countries

  2. GMO Coin FSA-registered exchange backed by a listed Japanese internet group, with a 0.05 percent taker fee and free crypto withdrawals up to a monthly threshold.

    Fees, Countries

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to bitFlyer?

Our review lists bitbank first, rated 4.4: FSA-registered Japanese order book that pays makers a rebate rather than charging them, with full yen deposits and withdrawals. It ranks in 1 of our country guides, 1 of them shared with bitFlyer. The order is editorial, argued from fees, security record and local payment support.

Which bitFlyer alternative is available in the most countries?

bitbank, which ranks in 1 of our country guides. GMO Coin ranks in 1.

Which alternative overlaps most with bitFlyer?

bitbank: it ranks alongside bitFlyer in 1 of the 1 countries we rank bitFlyer in, so a reader in most of those markets can compare the two on the same page.

Why look for an alternative to bitFlyer?

The review's own reservations: the Sales Office beginner screen hides its cost in a wide spread and is the default path for new users; the two products are not named in a way that signals which one is cheap.