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Exchanges and Brokers in New Zealand

19/1/2018

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B​uying and selling is very easy, you just need to figure out what works best for you.  Other then finding someone in person who wants to buy or sell with you, your options are to use a brokerage, an exchange or person to person trading.

A Brokerage is exactly what it sounds like, a broker will buy and sell your cryptos on your behalf, for a fee (of course), but you don't have to figure out how an exchange works, or figure out how trading works, you simply pay your $$ and you get cryptos in exchange.   However, the type of coin you can purchase is often restricted by what the broker is prepared to purchase on your behalf.

An Exchange is the next level.  You become the buyer, and must navigate the trading platform and the lingo for yourself.  Its a bit tricker and there is a steep learning curve, but the fees are lower and you are in total control of what you want to purchase.  The number of different coins you could potentially  purchase is only restricted by the preference of the exchange you are using.

Person-to-Person trading, similar to TradeMe, are sites that you can connect with sellers and buyers of cryptos.

Here is a (not exhaustive) list of brokers and exchanges that allow New Zealanders to purchase cryptos with NZD.  Most are located in New Zealand, but some are located overseas.

At various times an exchange may restrict new registrations, or restrict bank deposits.  Because these change regularly, the current status of each exchange is not recorded here.

As more exchanges become available they will be added to this list.

Exchanges
  • Cryptopia
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CRYPTOPIA
https://www.cryptopia.co.nz
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Based in Christchurch Cryptopia offers exchange service on well over 100 cryptos.  They also feature an international marketplace to purchase goods with your cryptos and an active discussion forum.  Registered NZ Financial Service Provider.
  • NZBCX
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NZBCX
https://nzbcx.com

Based in Wellington NZBCX offers exchange service on bitcoin only.  Registered NZ Financial Service Provider.
Bitcoin only.
In order to make a purchase, NZD can be deposited to NZBCX via bank deposit to NZBCX NZ bank account.    Withdrawals are similar.  There is a 1% commission on all trades.
  • KiwiCoin
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KiwiCoin
https://kiwi-coin.com/
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Based in Auckland KiwiCoin offers an exchange service on bitcoin only.  ​Registered NZ Financial Service Provider.
Bitcoin only.
In order to make a purchase, NZD can be deposited to KiwiCoin via bank deposit to a KiwiCoin NZ bank account.    Withdrawals are similar.  There is a 0.4%-0.8% commission on all trades.
  • Dasset
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DASSET
​https://dasset.co.nz/

Based in Auckland Dasset offers an exchange service on several cryptos.  ​Registered NZ Financial Service Provider.
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), LiteCoin (LTC)
In order to make a purchase, NZD can be deposited to Dasset via bank deposit to a Dasset NZ bank account.    Withdrawals are similar.  There is a 0.15%-0.9% commission on all trades.
  • Independent Reserve
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INDEPENDENT RESERVE
https://www.independentreserve.com/

Based in Sydney, Australia, Independent Reserve offers a swift bank transfer to New Zealanders.  Member of the Australian Digital Commerce Association.
Bitcoin (XBT) - Note the different ticker symbol, Ethereum (ETH), BitcoinCash (BCH)
In order to make a purchase, NZD can be deposited to Independent Reserve via a swift bank deposit.  This type of deposit incurs additional charges, both from the bank sending the deposit, and from Independent reserve for charges to receive a swift deposit from New Zealand.   Withdrawals are similar.   Note: ANZ, Kiwibank and Westpac  are unable to complete these transactions.    There is a 0.5% commission on all trades.  
  • Lykke
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LYKKE
https://www.lykke.com

Based in Switzerland, Lykke offers an exchange through their mobile app.  Users are able to purchase USD using a credit or debit card, which allows you to then purchase the crypto of your choice.
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Augur (REP), 0x (ZRX), SingularityNET (AGI), SONM (SNM),  AppCoins (APPC), Bancor (BNT), SolarCoin (SLR), Chronobank (TIME) 
In order to make a purchase, USD can be purchased on a credit or debit card.  There is a 0.09% - 0.14% commission on all trades.  

Brokers
  • BitPrime
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BitPrime
https://www.bitprime.co.nz

Based in Christchurch BitPrime offers an brokering service on several cryptos.  Not a ​Registered NZ Financial Service Provider.
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ethereum Classic (ETC), Litecoin (LTC) and Ripple (XRP).
In order to make a purchase, NZD can be deposited to BitPrime via bank deposit to a BitPrime NZ bank account or via POLi.    Withdrawals are similar.  There is a 2-5% commission on all trades.
Cryptopia lists well over 450 cryptos and continues to add more.
In order to make a purchase, NZD can be deposited to Cryptopia via bank deposit to Cryptopias NZ bank account.  There are no fees for deposits.  
Withdrawals are similar in reverse, but there is a $2 fee for NZD withdrawals.
  • BitCoin Saver
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BitCoin Saver
https://mybitcoinsaver.com

Based in Auckland BitCoinSaver offers an automatic brokering service where you automatically purchase bitcoin on a regular basis.   Not a ​Registered NZ Financial Service Provider.
Bitcoin only.
In order to make a purchase, NZD is automatically deposited to MyBitcoinSaver via bank deposit to a MyBitcoinSaver NZ bank account.    Withdrawals are similar.  There is a 3.5% commission on all transactions.
  • Token Room
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Token Room
https://www.tokenroom.co.nz/

Based in Wellington Token Room offers a brokering service offering several cryptos.   ​Registered NZ Financial Service Provider.
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Ripple (XRP), ZCash (ZEC)

In order to make a purchase, NZD is deposited to the Token Room via Payment Express bank to bank transfers from a New Zealand bank account to a Token Room NZ bank account.    Withdrawals are similar.  Fees are included in the advertised rate for each crypto.

Person to Person Trading
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Local Bitcoins
https://localbitcoins.com/country/NZ

Although local bitcoins itself is not based in New Zealand, buyers and sellers advertise their location, so you can buy and sell with those close to your location.  This service is similar to TradeMe.
Bitcoin only.
Buyers and sellers make payment arrangement among themselves.  Buying and selling attracts no fee, although advertising on the site attracts a 1% success fee for users who place a listing.
  • Local Ethereum
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Local Ethereum
https://localethereum.com/offers/New_Zealand

Although local ethereum itself is not based in New Zealand, buyers and sellers advertise their location, so you can buy and sell with those close to your location.  This service is similar to TradeMe.
Ethereum.
Buyers and sellers make payment arrangement among themselves.  Buying and selling attracts no fee, although advertising on the site attracts a 0.25% fee for the person who placed the listing and 0.75% for the person responding to the offer.

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