CoinJar in Australia
- Rank in Australia
- #4 of 11
- Bitcoin in Australia
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.3
- Review updated
- 2026-08-23
Yes. CoinJar serves Australia and ranks fourth of the 11 exchanges in our Australia guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes PayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit and Credit or debit card; PayID / Osko is the rail local buyers lead with. CoinJar Exchange charges makers from 0.04 percent and takers from 0.10 percent; the consumer app charges around 1 percent. Identity verification is required before you can deposit and trade.
How to pay on CoinJar in Australia
The deposit rails CoinJar offers to buyers in Australia, from our Australia guide reviewed 2026-08-23. Each one links to how that rail works here.
What CoinJar charges, and what it asks for
CoinJar Exchange charges makers from 0.04 percent and takers from 0.10 percent; the consumer app charges around 1 percent. PayID, Osko and bank deposits are free.
- maker
- From 0.04 percent on CoinJar Exchange
- taker
- From 0.10 percent on CoinJar Exchange
- spread note
- The consumer app charges roughly 1 percent for the same trade, so use the exchange screen for anything sizeable.
- deposit note
- PayID, Osko and BSB and account-number bank transfers in AUD are free.
- withdrawal note
- AUD withdrawals to an Australian bank account are free.
Identity verification
Required. Identity verification is required before you can deposit and trade.
Is bitcoin legal in Australia?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Australia. Exchanges must register with AUSTRAC and meet anti-money-laundering obligations, a requirement in force since April 2018, with expanded obligations under the 2024 AML reforms phasing in from July 2026. The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Act received royal assent in April 2026 and will require digital asset platforms to hold an Australian Financial Services Licence from ASIC once the framework commences in April 2027. The ATO treats bitcoin as a capital gains tax asset.
Every exchange we rank in Australia
Ranked by our editorial review of fees, security record and local payment support. Rankings are never sold.
| # | Exchange | Rating | Fees | ID check | Pays with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binance | 4.2 | From 0.1% spot, maker and taker | Required | PayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, P2P trades in Australian dollars |
| 2 | CoinSpot | 4.4 | 0.1% market, 1% instant buy | Required | PayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, BPAY, Credit or debit card |
| 3 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | PayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card |
| 4 | CoinJarThis page | 4.3 | From 0.10% on the exchange | Required | PayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card |
| 5 | Independent Reserve | 4.5 | From 0.5%, free bank funding | Required | PayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card |
| 6 | Swyftx | 4.4 | From 0.6%, free AUD deposits | Required | PayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card |
| 7 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | PayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card |
| 8 | BTC Markets | 4.0 | 0.85% taker at entry tier | Required | PayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card |
| 9 | Digital Surge | 3.3Caution | From 0.5%, free AUD funding | Required | PayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit |
| 10 | Coinmama | 3.9 | Commission plus card surcharge | Required | PayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| 11 | CEX.IO | 4.0 | Maker-taker; card costs more | Required | Credit or debit card |
Frequently asked questions
Is CoinJar available in Australia?
Yes. CoinJar ranks fourth of the 11 exchanges in our Australia guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes PayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit and Credit or debit card; PayID / Osko is the rail local buyers lead with. Our Australia guide was last reviewed 2026-08-23 and the CoinJar review on 2026-08-23.
What payment methods does CoinJar accept in Australia?
In Australia, CoinJar takes PayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit and Credit or debit card. These are the localized rails from our Australia guide, not the platform's global list.
What does CoinJar charge?
CoinJar Exchange charges makers from 0.04 percent and takers from 0.10 percent; the consumer app charges around 1 percent. PayID, Osko and bank deposits are free.
Does CoinJar require identity verification?
Yes. Identity verification is required before you can deposit and trade. Our record marks this as the platform's own policy rather than a Australia rule, so it applies wherever CoinJar operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Australia?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Australia. Exchanges must register with AUSTRAC and meet anti-money-laundering obligations, a requirement in force since April 2018, with expanded obligations under the 2024 AML reforms phasing in from July 2026.