Name: Coinbase
Brand: Coinbase
Price: 0.99 SGD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (1 reviews)

Overview

Coinbase holds a MAS Major Payment Institution license and is the world's largest publicly listed crypto company (NASDAQ: COIN), giving Singapore users strong regulatory backing. The platform lists 210+ cryptocurrencies including XSGD, with zero-fee SGD deposits via PayNow and FAST. Singpass verification gets accounts open in minutes, and Coinbase One subscribers earn 3.50% APY on USDC holdings. For active traders, Coinbase Advanced provides TradingView charts and a maker-taker order book with no spread mark-up.

Pros

↑World's largest public crypto company with transparent financials and NASDAQ listing
↑Zero-fee PayNow and FAST bank transfers with Singpass onboarding
↑Coinbase One subscription removes trading fees and earns 3.50% on USDC

Cons

↓Simple buy/sell includes a spread of roughly 0.5% on top of transaction fees
↓Staking restricted to Accredited Investors only since October 2024
↓Mandatory knowledge assessment required for retail customers before trading

Key Highlights

Welcome Offer
Coinbase One from S$4.99/month
Zero trading fees up to S$500/month (Basic tier)
3.50% APY rewards on USDC holdings
Free trial available to test features
Three tiers: Basic, Preferred, Premium

Trading Costs
From S$0.99 minimum
Simple buy/sell: ~0.5% spread plus transaction fees
Coinbase Advanced: Maker-taker fees based on volume
Credit/debit card transactions incur higher fees
Coinbase One members: Zero trading fees with subscription

Assets & Markets
210+ cryptocurrencies available
Major coins: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP
XSGD Singapore dollar stablecoin trading
USDC stablecoin with 3.50% APY rewards
New tokens added regularly

Why Choose?
Up to 3.50% USDC rewards
Coinbase One Basic: 3.50% APY, unlimited USDC
Coinbase One Preferred: 3.50% APY, unlimited USDC
Coinbase One Premium: 3.50% APY, unlimited USDC
Rewards paid out regularly to your account

Regulation & Safety
MAS licensed
Major Payment Institution license since October 2023
Client SGD funds held in segregated trust accounts
Regular compliance audits and reporting
World's largest public cryptocurrency company (NASDAQ: COIN)

Account Minimum
$0 minimum deposit
No minimum deposit required to open account
Start trading from S$1 worth of cryptocurrency
Zero-fee PayNow and FAST bank transfers
No account maintenance or inactivity fees

Key Benefits

Trading Costs

★3.2

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Simple platform: ~0.5% spread plus variable transaction fees
Coinbase Advanced: Volume-based maker-taker fees (lower than simple)
Credit/debit cards: Higher fees apply, may be treated as cash advance
Coinbase One: Zero trading fees with S$4.99-S$299.99/month subscription
Withdrawal fees vary by method, first card withdrawal free monthly
Fee structure less transparent than competitors

Platform And Tools

★4.3

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Simple buy/sell interface for beginners
Coinbase Advanced with TradingView charts and indicators
Market, limit, stop limit, and auction mode orders
Easy switching between simple and advanced interfaces
Real-time price tracking and portfolio monitoring
Mobile apps with full feature parity

Research And Analysis

★3.9

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Market statistics and price charts available
Crypto basics educational content for beginners
Tips and tutorials section for learning
Market updates and analysis provided
Limited proprietary research compared to competitors
Educational earn programs available

Mobile Trading

★4.4

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Highly rated iOS and Android apps
Full trading capabilities on mobile
Push notifications for price alerts
Biometric authentication for security
Syncs with desktop platform
Base App for wallet and NFT management

Account Features

★4.2

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Singpass verification for quick account setup
PayNow and FAST zero-fee instant deposits
Multi-currency support (SGD, USD)
USDC rewards at 3.50% APY
Knowledge assessment required for retail users
Accredited Investor options for staking

Security And Trust

★4.5

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MAS Major Payment Institution licensed since 2023
World's largest public crypto company (NASDAQ: COIN)
Client funds segregated in trust accounts
Two-factor authentication mandatory
Advanced security features and regular audits
Transparent financial operations as public company

Customer Support

★3.8

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24/7 support via help center and email
Automated chatbot handles initial inquiries
Phone support reserved for security issues
Priority support for Coinbase One members
English language support
Response times vary by issue complexity

Educational Resources

★4.0

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Detailed crypto basics guide
Tips and tutorials for beginners
What is Bitcoin and crypto explainers
Market updates and analysis articles
Earn crypto while learning programs
Tax guidance and reporting resources

VIP Program

1Coinbase One Basic

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Volume A U M	S$4.99/month or S$49.99/year subscription fee No minimum trading volume required
Fee Waivers	Zero trading fees up to S$500/month volume 0.5% spread still applies to trades Trades over limit incur standard fees
Exclusive Tools	3.50% APY on USDC (unlimited) S$1,000 account protection coverage Exclusive tax reporting deal
Other Perks	Onchain partner deals Token sale boost (request up to 1.5x more) Free trial available to test features Cancel subscription anytime

2Coinbase One Preferred

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Volume A U M	S$29.99/month or S$299.99/year subscription fee No minimum trading volume required
Fee Waivers	Zero trading fees up to S$10,000/month volume 0.5% spread still applies to trades Trades over limit incur standard fees
Exclusive Tools	3.50% APY on USDC (unlimited) S$10,000 account protection coverage 40% off CryptoTaxCalculator plans
Other Perks	24/7 priority customer support Token sale boost (request up to 2.5x more) Exclusive onchain partner deals Free trial available

3Coinbase One Premium

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Volume A U M	S$299.99/month or S$2,999.99/year subscription For high-volume traders
Fee Waivers	Unlimited zero trading fees regardless of volume 0.5% spread still applies to trades Best value for traders exceeding S$10k monthly
Exclusive Tools	3.50% APY on ALL USDC holdings on platform S$250,000 account protection coverage 40% off all CryptoTaxCalculator plans
Other Perks	Concierge-level priority support Token sale boost (request up to 5x more) Exclusive onchain deals and benefits Premium partner offers

Available Tools

Trading Tools

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Paper Trading	×
Margin Trading	×
Zero Commission	✓
Fractional Shares	×
After Hours Trading	×

Automation

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Dca	✓
Algo Trading	×
Grid Trading	×
Trading Bots	×
Robo Advisory	×
Sentiment Analysis	×
Social Copy Trading	×
Ai Trading Assistant	×

Crypto Tools

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Launchpad	×
Crypto Earn	✓
Crypto Staking	✓
Nft Marketplace	×

Advanced Tools

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Api Access	✓
Basket Trading	×
Options Strategies	×
Smart Order Routing	✓
Backtesting Capabilities	×

Detailed Information

Commission Tiers	No volume-based tiers for standard platform Coinbase Advanced uses maker-taker fee structure Coinbase One: Zero fees up to tier limits (Basic S$500/mo, Preferred S$10k/mo, Premium unlimited) Fees scale with 30-day trading volume on Advanced
Trading Fees	Simple platform: ~0.5% spread plus transaction fees Transaction fees vary by payment method and order size Coinbase Advanced: Maker-taker fees (lower than simple) Spread included in quoted prices on all platforms Small trades (under S$10) subject to high percentage fees
Financing Rates	Not applicable: cryptocurrency spot trading only No margin trading available No overnight financing charges
Non Trading Fees	Deposit fees: S$0 for PayNow and FAST bank transfers Withdrawal fees: Varies by method, first card withdrawal free monthly Network fees apply for on-chain crypto transfers No account maintenance or inactivity fees
Deposit Fee	S$0 for PayNow and FAST transfers
Withdrawal Fee	Varies by method, first card withdrawal free/month
Currency Conversion Fee	Included in spread (~0.5%)
Data Feed Fees	Real-time data included free
Order Modification Fee	S$0
Vip Fee Tiers	Coinbase One Basic: Zero fees up to S$500/month for S$4.99/month Coinbase One Preferred: Zero fees up to S$10,000/month for S$29.99/month Coinbase One Premium: Unlimited zero fees for S$299.99/month All tiers include 3.50% USDC rewards and priority support

Minimum Spreads	Approximately 0.5% spread on simple platform Varies by cryptocurrency and market conditions Lower spreads on Coinbase Advanced
Maximum Leverage	No leverage available Spot cryptocurrency trading only
Negative Balance Protection	Not applicable for spot trading
Settlement Period	Instant for crypto-to-crypto Bank withdrawals: 1-3 business days
Order Execution Quality	Orders executed through Coinbase Exchange order book No payment for order flow (PFOF) arrangements Competitive auctions for best execution Real-time trade confirmations

Stocks Count	0
Etfs Count	0
Crypto Count	210
Forex Pairs Count	0
Product Universe Overview	210+ cryptocurrencies supported Major coins: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Dogecoin XSGD Singapore dollar stablecoin USDC stablecoin with rewards Regular addition of new tokens
Geographic Market Coverage	Global cryptocurrency market access Singapore-specific features (XSGD, PayNow) Available in 100+ countries worldwide Not available in some restricted jurisdictions
Major Markets Details	Bitcoin (BTC) as flagship cryptocurrency Ethereum (ETH) and ERC-20 tokens Major altcoins across multiple blockchains Layer-1 and Layer-2 tokens supported
Emerging Markets Details	New and emerging cryptocurrencies added regularly DeFi tokens available Meme coins and community tokens listed Access to newest blockchain projects
Base Currencies Supported	SGD, USD, EUR, GBP, and more

Trading Platforms Overview	Coinbase simple platform for beginners Coinbase Advanced for experienced traders Base App wallet for crypto storage Web and mobile platforms available Synchronization across devices
Desktop Platform	Browser-based web platform No download required Full trading functionality Portfolio tracking and management Secure HTTPS connection
Mobile App	iOS and Android native apps Full feature parity with desktop Biometric authentication Push notifications for price alerts Trade on the go with mobile interface
Web Platform	Responsive design for all browsers Simple buy/sell interface Advanced trading view available Real-time price updates Account management features
Trading Tools And Features	Market and limit orders Stop limit orders available Auction mode for best execution Price alerts and notifications Recurring buy (DCA) feature Portfolio tracking tools
Charting And Technical Analysis	TradingView charts on Coinbase Advanced Multiple timeframes available Technical indicators: EMA, MA, MACD, RSI, Bollinger Bands Drawing tools for analysis Real-time price data
Risk Management Tools	Stop limit orders for risk control Price alerts for monitoring Portfolio diversification tools Account protection (Coinbase One members) Two-factor authentication mandatory
Order Types Available	Market orders Limit orders Stop limit orders Auction mode orders Recurring buy orders (DCA)
Integrations And Api Access	API access available for developers REST API and WebSocket feeds Rate limits apply OAuth 2.0 authentication API documentation available
Third Party Platforms	TradingView integration Base blockchain integration Various DeFi protocol connections
Api Rate Limits	Standard rate limits apply Higher limits for institutional clients Documentation available on developer portal
Algo Trading Support	API access supports algorithmic trading WebSocket feeds for real-time data Limited compared to specialized platforms

Customer Support Overview	24/7 help center and email support Automated chatbot for common questions Priority support for Coinbase One members Phone support for security issues only English language support
Phone Support Hours	Security issues only Not for general inquiries
Live Chat Availability	Automated chatbot available 24/7 Human support via email
Email Response Time	Varies by complexity Priority for Coinbase One members Generally within 24-48 hours
Languages Supported	English
Local Office Presence	Singapore office at One Marina Boulevard Country Director: Hassan Ahmed Local team for Singapore market
Account Manager	Not available for retail Concierge service for Premium members
Educational Resources Overview	Detailed crypto basics guides Market statistics and analysis Coinbase Bytes newsletter Tips and tutorials section Tax guidance resources Earn while you learn programs
Beginner Resources	What is Bitcoin guide What is crypto explainer What is blockchain tutorial How to set up wallet guide How to send crypto instructions
Webinars And Tutorials	Online tutorials available Video guides for features Limited live webinars Community workshops at universities
Market Analysis And Research	Market updates provided Price statistics available Limited proprietary research Third-party analysis integrated
Demo Account Details	No demo account available Can start with S$1 purchases Educational content for practice
Trading Courses	Crypto basics educational content Self-paced learning materials Earn crypto by learning programs
Tax Reporting Help	Tax guide available CryptoTaxCalculator partnership Coinbase One members get discounts Transaction history for tax filing

Regulation Overview	Major Payment Institution license from MAS since October 2023 Licensed for digital payment token services Cross-border money transfer services authorized Regular compliance audits required Knowledge assessment mandatory for retail users
Primary Regulator	Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
License Number	Major Payment Institution (MPI) License Company UEN: 201935002N
Investor Protection Scheme	Client SGD funds held in segregated trust accounts Funds maintained separately from corporate funds Trust accounts at licensed financial institutions Standard Chartered as banking partner Note: Crypto assets may be subject to bankruptcy proceedings
Security Features	Two-factor authentication mandatory Biometric authentication on mobile Address allowlisting for withdrawals Hardware security key support ISO 27001 certified security practices Regular third-party security audits 24/7 monitoring and fraud detection

Commission Tiers

No volume-based tiers for standard platform
Coinbase Advanced uses maker-taker fee structure
Coinbase One: Zero fees up to tier limits (Basic S$500/mo, Preferred S$10k/mo, Premium unlimited)
Fees scale with 30-day trading volume on Advanced

Trading Fees

Simple platform: ~0.5% spread plus transaction fees
Transaction fees vary by payment method and order size
Coinbase Advanced: Maker-taker fees (lower than simple)
Spread included in quoted prices on all platforms
Small trades (under S$10) subject to high percentage fees

Financing Rates

Not applicable: cryptocurrency spot trading only
No margin trading available
No overnight financing charges

Non Trading Fees

Deposit fees: S$0 for PayNow and FAST bank transfers
Withdrawal fees: Varies by method, first card withdrawal free monthly
Network fees apply for on-chain crypto transfers
No account maintenance or inactivity fees

Deposit Fee

S$0 for PayNow and FAST transfers

Withdrawal Fee

Varies by method, first card withdrawal free/month

Currency Conversion Fee

Included in spread (~0.5%)

Data Feed Fees

Real-time data included free

Order Modification Fee

S$0

Vip Fee Tiers

Coinbase One Basic: Zero fees up to S$500/month for S$4.99/month
Coinbase One Preferred: Zero fees up to S$10,000/month for S$29.99/month
Coinbase One Premium: Unlimited zero fees for S$299.99/month
All tiers include 3.50% USDC rewards and priority support

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