Updated September 29, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
Coinbase vs Coinmama
Coinbase
Higher score in this comparison
Coinmama
Where Coinbase and Coinmama differ
| Compare | CoinbaseReviewVisitVisit | CoinmamaReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Coins listed | 405 | from 500 |
| Taker fee | Not confirmed | 0.99% to 3.9% |
| Regulators | Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) | Not confirmed |
| Fiat deposit methods | Not confirmed | Card, Bank, SEPA, Apple pay |
| Withdrawal fee | Not confirmed | No transaction fee on crypto withdrawals |
| Derivatives | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Exchange type (Cex).
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Key differences
- Coinbase scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Features: only Coinbase offers Crypto, Custodial, Virtual card.
- Features: only Coinmama offers Self custody.
Our verdict on each
Coinbase
Coinbase suits buyers who want a free card attached to a large custodial exchange rather than a plain spending account. The monthly fee is $0, the free ATM allowance is $0 and the coin list is far wider than the site median of 62.
Coinmama
Coinmama suits buyers who want card, bank, SEPA and mobile wallet funding with coins delivered to a wallet they control. The catch is the trade rate: taker fees of 0.99% to 3.9% run well above what most of these exchanges charge, so it earns a place for simple fiat buying rather than cost sensitive trading.
Score breakdown
| Area | Coinbase | Coinmama |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherMonthly fee is $0, loading is free for direct deposit and free ATM withdrawals are $0. | 8.2 |
| Offer | 9.1 | 9.8Higher |
| Trust | 8.8 | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Coinbase | Coinmama |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto exchanges | 21 of 297 | 129 of 297 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Coinbase | Coinmama |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto, Custodial, Virtual card | Self custody |
| Legal entity | Coinbase Luxembourg S.A. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Luxembourg | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2012 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Crypto wallets
| Fact | Coinbase | Coinmama |
|---|---|---|
| Wallet type | Mobile | Not confirmed |
| Custody | Custodial | Not confirmed |
| Coins supported | 405 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Coinbase | Coinmama | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taker fee | Not confirmed | 0.99% to 3.9%highest quarter | 0.15 |
| Coins listed | 405highest quarter | from 500highest quarter | 76 |
Median across 219 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Coinbase
Pros
- No monthly cost: fees are $0 and free for direct deposit
- The exchange lists 405 coins, well past the site median of 62
- The card runs on visa, the most common card network in this ranking at 57.4%
Cons
- Custody is custodial, so keys sit with the provider rather than with you
- Free ATM withdrawals are $0, which is lower than most cards here
- The card is prepaid rather than a debit card, so it draws on a balance you fund first
Coinmama
Pros
- Crypto withdrawals carry no transaction fee, so money leaves the platform without an exit charge.
- Fiat deposits cover card, bank and sepa, so funding does not have to run through a bank only setup.
- A coin list of from 500 coins is broader than the 60 seen in the buy crypto category.
Cons
- Taker fees of 0.99% to 3.9% sit above the 0.2% median across the exchanges on the site.
- The rate is the heaviest of the brands compared, above 0.25% to 1.99% at bunq and 0% at ActivTrades.
- The coin list of from 500 trails Bitpanda's from 650.
Who each suits
Coinbase
Who it suits
- Buyers who already hold a balance on the exchange and want to spend it directly
- People who want one app for buying, holding and card spending
- Traders who value a long coin list over holding keys themselves
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a debit card that draws straight from a bank balance, where Monzo Flex is the better fit
- Self-custody holders who will not leave keys with a provider, where Bitpanda suits comparing self-custody options
- People who want free cash machine withdrawals, where Wise is the stronger alternative
Coinmama
Who it suits
- New buyers funding an account by card or bank transfer.
- Anyone who wants coins delivered into a wallet they control.
- Buyers who want no transaction fee on crypto withdrawals.
Who should look elsewhere
- Active traders: ActivTrades takes a taker fee of 0% against Coinmama's fees of 0.99% to 3.9%.
- Broader coin lists: Bitpanda's list starts higher, at from 650.
- Cost sensitive buyers: bunq charges taker fees of 0.25% to 1.99%, well below Coinmama's 0.99% to 3.9%.
Current offers
Coinbase
Current offer
Bonus
Crypto rewards on every purchase with the Coinbase Card (rotating reward selection)
US Card users only, excluding Hawaii; reward rate is variable; reward offers expire and a new reward can be chosen monthly
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Coinbase
What does the Coinbase card cost to hold?+
The monthly fee is $0, and free for direct deposit for direct deposit. That puts it at the joint top of the field on monthly fee, 1 of 379 brands compared. The cost of using it is really in currency conversion and cash machine withdrawals.
Are there free ATM withdrawals with the card?+
Free ATM withdrawals are $0, so cash machine use is charged rather than included. That sits low in this ranking, 38 of 104 brands compared. Readers who take out cash often should weigh the site allowance median of €0 against other cards.
Coinmama
What does Coinmama charge for trading?+
Coinmama charges taker fees of 0.99% to 3.9% on trades, which is the cost that matters most here. That sits above the site median of 0.2% and above the 0.25% typical of buy crypto platforms, so anyone trading often pays more than the category norm.
What does it cost to take coins out?+
Crypto withdrawals carry no transaction fee, so the platform adds no charge for moving coins to your own wallet. The expense in a round trip still includes the taker fee of 0.99% to 3.9% paid on the trade, and that is where the real cost sits.
Other options to compare
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