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Independent Reserve Exchange
Independent Reserve Exchange
  • Trade 10 cryptos
  • AUD, NZD and USD withdrawals
  • Multiple payment options
  • No limits on deposits
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Trade some of the world’s most popular cryptocurrencies on one of Australia’s best-known cryptocurrency exchanges.

Quick verdict

Great for:
  • AUD, NZD and USD trading
  • Features such as a tax estimator
  • Strong security
Not so great for:
  • Less-common coins
  • Deposit, withdrawal and trading fees
  • Liquidity in altcoin markets

Check out our full list of pros and cons or read on.

Product Name Independent Reserve Exchange
Fiat Currencies AUD, NZD, USD
Cryptocurrencies BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC, XRP, OMG, ZRX, EOS, PLA, XLM
Deposit Methods Cryptocurrency
Electronic Funds Transfer
SWIFT
Trading Fee 0.1-0.5%
Deposit Fees EFT:
None for deposits over AU$100
AU$0.99 for deposits below this amount

SWIFT: None for deposits over $5,000
US/NZD$15 for deposits below this amount
Withdrawal Fees Bank transfer: None for AUD, $20 for non-AUD
BTC: 0.0002
ETH: 0.001
BCH: 0.0001
LTC: 0.001
XRP: 0.15 XRP

Pros

  • Lets you trade in AUD, NZD and USD
  • Supports bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin and XRP
  • Offers strong security features
  • Based in Australia

Cons

  • High trade volumes are required to avoid the 0.5% commission charges
  • Manual approval may slow transaction speeds
  • A range of transaction and withdrawal fees may apply
Disclaimer: This information should not be interpreted as an endorsement of cryptocurrency or any specific provider, service or offering. It is not a recommendation to trade.

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Which fiat and cryptocurrencies are supported?

  • Supported fiat currencies: AUD, NZD, USD
  • Supported cryptocurrencies: 9 cryptocurrencies
  • BTC
  • ETH
  • XRP
  • BCH
  • EOS
  • LTC
  • XLM
  • OMG
  • ZRX

Which payment methods are accepted?

  • Cryptocurrency
  • Electronic Funds Transfer
  • SWIFT
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What's it like to use Independent Reserve?

1. Home page

Find information on the Independent Reserve markets and quick links to the other sections of the site on the home page.

2. Markets

Browse the Independent Reserve markets. See what's available and find market information for each.

3. Use the API

Developers can use the Independent Reserve API to access and use a range of information from the exchange.

4. Learn more about crypto

Independent Reserve has an education section that offers additional information on cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin.

5. Create an account

Create an account to get started.

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Platform trading fees

Independent Reserve uses a tiered trading fee system based on 30-day trading volume. Fees start at 0.50% and drop by 0.02% every $50,000 up to $600,000. After that, they keep decreasing, but more slowly.

30-day trade volume (AUD equivalent) Trading fee
0 0.50%
100,000 0.48%
600,000 0.30%
1,000,000 0.11%
1,000,000 0.08%
10,000,000 0.05%

Deposit and withdrawal fees

Deposit fees

Note that the following are the Independent Reserve's deposit processing fees. They do not include the fees for transferring money to the exchange, such as network fees or SWIFT payment fees.

EFT $0.99 or free if $100 or more
POLi $3.30
PayID/Osko $2.50 or free if $500 or more
SWIFT $15 or free if $5,000 or more
Cryptocurrency Free
Withdrawal fees
Australian dollar withdrawals Free
International withdrawals $20
Cryptocurrency withdrawals Varies

How fast will my funds be available?

Deposits

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Up to 3 days or more

EFT deposits are generally processed in one to two business days. Osko and POLi deposits will typically be processed in one day. SWIFT transfers will take three or more days.

Withdrawals

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Up to 2-3 days

Withdrawals to Australian bank accounts are usually completed within one day.
International non-USD withdrawals will typically take two to three days.

Is Independent Reserve safe to use?

  • Regulation. Independent Reserve is registered with AUSTRAC, has an ABN and has been certified by the Australian Digital Currency Association.
  • Verification process. Independent Reserve verifies users in line with its anti-money laundering compliance obligations.
  • Security features. Independent Reserve says it keeps the majority of user funds in cold storage, where it is held in vaults in several different locations, with multiple layers of physical security. Accessing the vault requires biometric identification. It also holds insurance for funds.

How do I create an account at Independent Reserve

Ready to sign up?

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What else do I need to know about Independent Reserve?

Independent Reserve was founded in 2013 and is a well-known exchange in Australia. It's based in Sydney.

In a nutshell

Pros

  • AUD and NZD deposits.Most crypto exchanges don't facilitate AUD and NZD deposits. Using Independent Reserve can help you avoid currency exchange fees.
  • Full-featured.Independent Reserve offers a range of different trade types, as well as additional features such as a tax estimator tool.
  • Insured.Independent Reserve was Australia's first insured cryptocurrency exchange.

Cons

  • Fees. Independent Reserve charges deposit fees, and with 0.5% base level trading fees, it's more expensive than other exchanges.
  • Limited selection. Independent Reserve only offers a limited range of coins.
  • Varying liquidity. At the time of writing, Independent Reserve is showing little liquidity in its altcoin markets.
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FAQs

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    RICHARDDecember 22, 2017

    Hi
    I have notice on independent reserves trading platform prices of coins are not displayed like other trading platforms – price per coin- can you please explain their pricing method of presentation?

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      ArnoldDecember 23, 2017

      Hi Richard,

      Thanks for your inquiry

      The prices of the coins fluctuate at a rapid rate each day and the price updates are done on their site.

      Any time a currency exchange is needed it will be done at the current rates available on the Independent Reserve website.

      Hope this information helps

      Cheers,
      Arnold

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    aliDecember 15, 2017

    What are all the cryptocurrencies that are available to trade?

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      HaroldDecember 15, 2017Staff

      Hi Ali,

      Thank you for your inquiry.

      You may want to compare cryptocurrency exchanges available in Australia please check on this page.

      I hope this information has helped.

      Cheers,
      Harold

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