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Digital Surge in Australia

Rank in Australia
#9 of 11
Bitcoin in Australia
Legal
Our rating
3.3
Status
Caution
Review updated
2026-08-23

Know before you deposit

Entered voluntary administration in 2022 after the FTX collapse trapped part of its customer assets. Creditors voted to reopen the business in 2023: balances under 250 Australian dollars were repaid in full, larger balances were repaid at 55 cents in the dollar, and the remainder is being paid out of trading profits over five years.

Digital Surge ranks ninth of the 11 exchanges in our Australia guide and carries a caution flag. Here it takes PayID / Osko and Direct bank deposit; PayID / Osko is the rail local buyers lead with. Trading starts at 0.5 percent and falls to 0.1 percent on volume.

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Rank in Australia
#9 of 11
Fees
From 0.5%, free AUD funding
KYC
Required
Pays with in Australia
PayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit
Currency
Australian dollar (AUD)
Headquarters
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

How to pay on Digital Surge in Australia

The deposit rails Digital Surge offers to buyers in Australia, from our Australia guide reviewed 2026-08-23. Each one links to how that rail works here.

What Digital Surge charges, and what it asks for

Trading starts at 0.5 percent and falls to 0.1 percent on volume. PayID and bank transfer deposits are free, as are AUD withdrawals to an Australian bank account.

maker
0.5 percent at the standard tier, falling to 0.1 percent on 30-day volume
taker
0.5 percent at the standard tier, falling to 0.1 percent on 30-day volume
deposit note
PayID and bank transfer deposits 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.

Every exchange we rank in Australia

Ranked by our editorial review of fees, security record and local payment support. Rankings are never sold.

Bitcoin exchanges ranked in Australia by our editorial review of fees, security record and local payment support, with the payment methods each one offers here.
#ExchangeRatingFeesID checkPays with
1Binance4.2From 0.1% spot, maker and takerRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, P2P trades in Australian dollars
2CoinSpot4.40.1% market, 1% instant buyRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, BPAY, Credit or debit card
3Kraken4.7From 0.25% maker, 0.40% takerRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card
4CoinJar4.3From 0.10% on the exchangeRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card
5Independent Reserve4.5From 0.5%, free bank fundingRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card
6Swyftx4.4From 0.6%, free AUD depositsRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card
7Coinbase4.5Maker-taker on Advanced TradeRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card
8BTC Markets4.00.85% taker at entry tierRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card
9Digital SurgeThis page3.3CautionFrom 0.5%, free AUD fundingRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit
10Coinmama3.9Commission plus card surchargeRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay
11CEX.IO4.0Maker-taker; card costs moreRequiredCredit or debit card

Full comparison in the Australia guide

Frequently asked questions

Is Digital Surge available in Australia?

Yes. Digital Surge ranks ninth of the 11 exchanges in our Australia guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes PayID / Osko and Direct bank deposit; PayID / Osko is the rail local buyers lead with. Our Australia guide was last reviewed 2026-08-23 and the Digital Surge review on 2026-08-23.

What payment methods does Digital Surge accept in Australia?

In Australia, Digital Surge takes PayID / Osko and Direct bank deposit. These are the localized rails from our Australia guide, not the platform's global list.

What does Digital Surge charge?

Trading starts at 0.5 percent and falls to 0.1 percent on volume. PayID and bank transfer deposits are free, as are AUD withdrawals to an Australian bank account.

Does Digital Surge 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 Digital Surge 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.

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