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Fees and Rates Explained

At 1Bitcoin.ca, the rate you see already includes our fees. There are no hidden charges or surprise fees added during checkout.

🔢 How Our Fees Work

All fees are built directly into the quoted exchange rate.

That means:

  • no extra checkout fees

  • no separate e-Transfer deposit fees

  • no additional Bitcoin withdrawal fees

You’ll always see the final rate before confirming your transaction.

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📊 Why Fees Are Included in the Rate

Including fees in the exchange rate helps create:

  • a simpler transaction experience

  • clearer pricing

  • fewer unexpected costs

You can review:

  • the exchange rate

  • estimated totals

  • final amounts

before confirming your order.


🔄 Swap Fee Breakdown

Buying Bitcoin

When purchasing Bitcoin:

  • a 3.49% premium is applied to the spot rate

Selling Bitcoin

When selling Bitcoin:

  • a 0.99% discount is applied to the spot rate

Selling Bitcoin is time-sensitive because:

  • the exchange rate is locked after the first blockchain confirmation

  • confirmation times can vary depending on network activity

Rates may also vary based on:

  • order size

  • market conditions

  • available liquidity

Fees help cover:

  • Bitcoin network/mining costs

  • regulatory compliance

  • payment processing

  • platform operations

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🔍 Where You’ll See the Rate

Before every transaction, you’ll see:

  • the quoted exchange rate

  • the amount of Bitcoin or CAD you’ll receive

  • a confirmation screen before proceeding

Always review transaction details carefully before confirming a swap.

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💬 Questions?

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