Largest cryptocurrency exchange in the Netherlands and the biggest EUR spot exchange globally. Founded in Amsterdam in 2018, it serves over 1.5 million European users and offers 300+ digital assets.
KYC verification: Same day
Available in: NL, DE, FR, IT, ES
Dutch users who want the easiest iDEAL deposits and lowest fees
Only available in select European countries, not globally
Primary Ideal
iDEAL deposits arrive instantly. SEPA Instant arrives within seconds. Standard SEPA takes 1-2 business days.
⚠ iDEAL session timeout if you take too long during bank authorization
⚠ Some smaller banks may not support iDEAL for crypto payments
DNB Registered
Last verified: 2025-01 · View source
Trading Fees
0.03-0.25% maker/taker
Deposit Fees
Free for iDEAL and SEPA
Withdrawal Fees
Free SEPA withdrawals
iDEAL payment timed out
iDEAL sessions expire after a few minutes. Start a new deposit and complete the bank authorization quickly. Make sure you have your banking app ready.
SEPA deposit not showing up
Standard SEPA transfers take 1-2 business days. SEPA Instant should arrive within seconds. If using standard SEPA on a Friday, expect it Monday. Check that you used the correct reference code.
Verification is taking too long
Bitvavo typically verifies Dutch users same day. Ensure your ID photo is clear and matches your account name. Contact Bitvavo support if it takes more than 24 hours.
My bank doesn't show in iDEAL
Most Dutch banks support iDEAL. If your bank isn't listed, use SEPA Instant or standard SEPA transfer instead.
German users wanting low fees and easy SEPA deposits
No iDEAL support in Germany, must use SEPA
Primary SEPA Instant
SEPA Instant arrives within seconds. Standard SEPA takes 1-2 business days.
⚠ Not all German banks support SEPA Instant
⚠ First deposit may require additional verification
Trading Fees
0.03-0.25% maker/taker
Deposit Fees
Free for SEPA
SEPA Instant not working
Check if your German bank supports SEPA Instant. If not, use standard SEPA which takes 1-2 business days.
Deposit not credited
Ensure you used the correct reference code. Standard SEPA takes 1-2 business days. Contact Bitvavo support if it's been longer.
French users wanting low fees and easy SEPA deposits
French-speaking interface may be limited compared to native French exchanges
Primary SEPA Instant
SEPA Instant arrives within seconds. Standard SEPA takes 1-2 business days.
⚠ Not all French banks support SEPA Instant
⚠ First deposit may require additional verification
Trading Fees
0.03-0.25% maker/taker
Deposit Fees
Free for SEPA
SEPA Instant not working
Check if your French bank supports SEPA Instant. Many French banks do support it. If not, use standard SEPA which takes 1-2 business days.
Deposit not credited
Ensure you used the correct reference code. Standard SEPA takes 1-2 business days. Contact Bitvavo support if it's been longer.
Italian users wanting low fees and easy SEPA deposits
Interface may not be fully localized in Italian
Primary SEPA Instant
SEPA Instant arrives within seconds. Standard SEPA takes 1-2 business days.
⚠ Not all Italian banks support SEPA Instant
⚠ First deposit may require additional verification
Trading Fees
0.03-0.25% maker/taker
Deposit Fees
Free for SEPA
SEPA Instant not working
Check if your Italian bank supports SEPA Instant. If not, use standard SEPA which takes 1-2 business days.
Deposit not credited
Ensure you used the correct reference code. Standard SEPA takes 1-2 business days. Contact Bitvavo support if it's been longer.
Spanish users wanting low fees and easy SEPA deposits
Interface may not be fully localized in Spanish
Primary SEPA Instant
SEPA Instant arrives within seconds. Standard SEPA takes 1-2 business days.
⚠ Not all Spanish banks support SEPA Instant
⚠ First deposit may require additional verification
Trading Fees
0.03-0.25% maker/taker
Deposit Fees
Free for SEPA
SEPA Instant not working
Check if your Spanish bank supports SEPA Instant. Many Spanish banks do support it. If not, use standard SEPA which takes 1-2 business days.
Deposit not credited
Ensure you used the correct reference code. Standard SEPA takes 1-2 business days. Contact Bitvavo support if it's been longer.
Bitvavo supports ideal, sepa, sepa-instant for deposits.
Bitvavo typically completes KYC verification in same day.
Bitvavo is available in NL, DE, FR, IT, ES.