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Binance.US vs Kraken
Same kind of product, two profiles. Affiliate status is not how this page is ordered.
On the published entry rate this comparison sorts by, Binance.US is lower (0.00% maker / 0.02% taker).
Binance.US
Binance.US publishes a flat Advanced spot schedule: 0% maker and 0.02% taker on standard pairs, and 0% maker and 0.01% taker on BNB/USD. The simple Buy Crypto flow adds a spread. The company says it is licensed as a money transmitter in 32 states, so it is not nationwide.
0.00% maker / 0.02% taker
Kraken
Kraken Pro uses a maker/taker schedule. From 9 July 2026 the tier is the better of 30-day spot volume or assets held on the platform. Instant Buy volume does not count toward that volume, and Instant Buy is a quoted price rather than the Pro schedule.
0.40% maker / 0.80% taker
Facts
| Fact | Binance.US | Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced spot fee | 0% maker and 0.02% taker on standard pairs. BNB/USD is 0% maker and 0.01% taker. Taker on other pairs falls to 0.01% at $500 million of 30-day volume. Verified 2026-10-18 | — |
| US availability | Binance.US says it is a money transmitter licensed in 32 states (NMLS ID 1906829). Verified 2026-10-18 | — |
| Simple buy spread | Buy Crypto includes a spread. Advanced Trading does not, because it uses the order book. Verified 2026-10-18 | — |
| Deposit fees | Crypto deposits and ACH are free. Debit or credit card deposits are 3.99%. Wire withdrawal is $25. Verified 2026-10-18 | — |
| Custody model | Custodial exchange account. Crypto withdrawals use a dynamic network fee shown before you confirm. Verified 2026-10-18 | Custodial while assets sit on Kraken. You can withdraw to an address you control; network fees still apply. Verified 2026-10-18 |
| Pro entry fee | — | Tier 1 is 0.40% maker and 0.80% taker from $0 of 30-day spot volume. Verified 2026-10-18 |
| How the tier is chosen | — | From 9 July 2026 the tier is the better of 30-day spot volume or assets on platform. Instant Buy volume is excluded. Verified 2026-10-18 |
| US state availability | — | Kraken serves many US customers, but the current state-by-state list was not verified on this date. Unverified |
Binance.US sources
- Advanced spot fee
Verified 2026-10-18
0% maker and 0.02% taker on standard pairs. BNB/USD is 0% maker and 0.01% taker. Taker on other pairs falls to 0.01% at $500 million of 30-day volume.
- US availability
Verified 2026-10-18
Binance.US says it is a money transmitter licensed in 32 states (NMLS ID 1906829).
- Simple buy spread
Verified 2026-10-18
Buy Crypto includes a spread. Advanced Trading does not, because it uses the order book.
- Deposit fees
Verified 2026-10-18
Crypto deposits and ACH are free. Debit or credit card deposits are 3.99%. Wire withdrawal is $25.
- Custody model
Verified 2026-10-18
Custodial exchange account. Crypto withdrawals use a dynamic network fee shown before you confirm.
Kraken sources
- Pro entry fee
Verified 2026-10-18
Tier 1 is 0.40% maker and 0.80% taker from $0 of 30-day spot volume.
- How the tier is chosen
Verified 2026-10-18
From 9 July 2026 the tier is the better of 30-day spot volume or assets on platform. Instant Buy volume is excluded.
- Custody model
Verified 2026-10-18
Custodial while assets sit on Kraken. You can withdraw to an address you control; network fees still apply.
- US state availability
Unverified
Kraken serves many US customers, but the current state-by-state list was not verified on this date.
Order on this site follows published fees. An Affiliate tag does not change it.