Updated October 17, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
Binance vs ChangeNOW
Binance
ChangeNOW
Higher score in this comparison
Where Binance and ChangeNOW differ
| Compare | BinanceReviewVisitVisit | ChangeNOWReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Taker fee | 0.1% | 0%Lower |
| Coins listed | 490 | 1,000Higher |
| Maker fee | 0.1% | 0%Lower |
| Derivatives | YesHas it | No |
| Regulators | Autorite des marches financiers (AMF), Commissione Nazionale per le Societa e la Borsa (CONSOB), Banco de Espana, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Thailand Ministry of Finance | Not confirmed |
| Fiat deposit methods | Not confirmed | Card, Apple pay |
| Proof of reserves | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Withdrawal fee | Not confirmed | 0 |
Same on both: Exchange type (Cex).
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Key differences
- ChangeNOW scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.5.
- Taker fee is lower at ChangeNOW: 0% vs 0.1%.
- Maker fee is lower at ChangeNOW: 0% vs 0.1%.
- Coins listed is higher at ChangeNOW: 1,000 vs 490.
- Derivatives: only Binance.
- Features: only ChangeNOW offers Custodial, Self custody.
Our verdict on each
Binance
Binance operates as a centralized exchange with derivatives activity and published proof of reserves for custody clarity. Traders who prefer centralized custody with derivatives access in one venue may find its combined structure aligns with their approach to managing activity.
ChangeNOW
ChangeNOW suits UK buyers who want a wide catalogue and fee-free trading: 1,000 coins are listed, and the account set spans custodial, self-custody and staking. The company behind it is CHN Group LLC in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, so weigh what you leave on the platform before you fund it.
Score breakdown
| Area | Binance | ChangeNOW |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.8Nothing is charged to trade, with a taker fee of 0% and a withdrawal fee of 0, against an exchange median taker fee of 0.2%. |
| Offer | Not confirmed | 9.3A catalogue of 1,000 coins, with custodial and self-custody accounts plus staking, covers both long-tail buyers and holders who want a balance working. |
| Trust | 8.5 | 9.1Higher |
The bill, worked out
Buy 1,000 of crypto and sell it again
Binance
2
0.1% of 2,000
ChangeNOW
0
0% of 2,000
ChangeNOW comes out 2 lower in this example.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Binance | ChangeNOW |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto exchanges | 26 of 297 | 38 of 297 |
What we checked
Binance
- coingecko.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- coinmarketcap.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- defillama.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
ChangeNOW
- changenow.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Binance | ChangeNOW |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Staking | Custodial, Self custody, StakingCovers more |
| Legal entity | Binance Holdings Ltd. | CHN Group LLC |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Founded | 2017 | 2017 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Crypto earn
| Fact | Binance | ChangeNOW |
|---|---|---|
| Custody | Custodial | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Binance | ChangeNOW | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taker fee | 0.1%below the median | 0%lowest quarter | 0.15% |
| Coins listed | 490highest quarter | 1,000highest quarter | 76 |
| Maker fee | 0.1%at the median | 0%below the median | 0.1% |
Median across 219 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Binance
Pros
- Centralized exchange venue with derivatives activity under one roof
- Published proof of reserves gives clarity around held balances
ChangeNOW
Pros
- A catalogue of 1,000 coins sits well past Bitpanda at from 650 and ActivTrades at 9.
- Fiat deposits run through card and apple pay, so a UK reader can fund a buy from a card or a mobile wallet.
- Support covers email, chat and help centre, putting a help centre and live chat in front of email and the community.
Cons
- Derivatives are listed as no, so there is no leveraged product here for anyone sizing positions beyond their cash.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, and a phone line is not part of that list for urgent account or withdrawal problems.
- The operator is CHN Group LLC in VC rather than a UK company, which matters for anyone leaving a balance on the platform.
Who each suits
Binance
Who it suits
- Traders seeking centralized custody and derivatives access
- Holders who value published proof of reserves
ChangeNOW
Who it suits
- UK buyers who want the longest catalogue and a taker fee of 0%.
- Readers who want to choose their holding setup, since custodial, self custody and staking covers custodial and self-custody accounts.
- Holders who want staking alongside trading on the same venue.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not bunq, which charges a taker fee of 0.25% to 1.99%, so ChangeNOW wins for anyone who trades often and watches the order book cost.
- Not Bitpanda, whose from 650 coins cover a smaller catalogue than the 1,000 listed here.
- Not ActivTrades, where the coin list is 9 and readers after long-tail tokens will find too little choice.
Current offers
ChangeNOW
Current offer
Bonus
ChangeNOW Pro cashback on exchange transactions: 0.1% to 0.2% of exchange turnover
Free VIP level gives 0.1% cashback with a 1000 NOW monthly cap, Emerald 15 USD/month and Brilliant 100 USD/month plans, Brilliant gives 0.2% with a 50000 NOW cap; paid plans billed in NOW tokens
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Binance
What does Binance cover as an exchange?+
Binance operates as a centralized exchange with derivatives activity under the same structure. Custody and order matching rest with the venue rather than self managed wallets. Published proof of reserves provides an extra custody signal for review.
How do derivatives fit within this service?+
Derivatives activity sits alongside spot style trading within the centralized venue. Positions and balances remain under venue custody throughout the process. Those interested should review structure and custody before deciding on use.
ChangeNOW
What does it cost to trade on ChangeNOW?+
Nothing at the order book. The taker fee is 0% and the maker fee is 0%, so both sides of the book are free on spot orders. Withdrawals are listed at 0. Anything your card issuer or the chain you send to charges sits outside those numbers.
Who runs ChangeNOW?+
The legal entity is CHN Group LLC, registered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the company has been running since 2017. Being an overseas entity is worth factoring in for a UK reader who wants to know exactly which company stands behind the balance.
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