Binance for privacy coin buyers
Largest exchange globally by volume. Lists both ZEC and XMR. Not available to US residents.
Pros for privacy coin buyers
- Lists both ZEC and XMR with deep liquidity
- Industry-low 0.10% / 0.10% maker/taker fees
- Multiple fiat on-ramps including SEPA for EUR users
- BNB staking further reduces fees by 25%
Cons for privacy coin buyers
- Not available to US residents at all
- Binance.US is a separate entity with different coin listings (no XMR)
- ZEC placed on community voting watchlist in 2025, future listing uncertain
- No formal HQ, which creates jurisdictional ambiguity
Privacy coin support
Both ZEC and XMR listed with multiple pairs (USDT, BTC, EUR). Binance placed ZEC on its community voting watchlist in 2025 but has not delisted.
Fees
Standard tier. BNB payment reduces fees by 25%. VIP tiers lower further based on 30-day volume.
What you pay at different purchase sizes
| Purchase amount | Binance spot 0.10% |
Binance Convert 1.00% |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | $0.10 | $1.00 |
| $1,000 | $1.00 | $10.00 |
| $10,000 | $10.00 | $100.00 |
Fiat on-ramp
SEPA free or low-cost (EUR). Card 1.8%. P2P marketplace available for many local currencies.
Availability
Available in 180+ countries outside the US with USD, EUR, GBP, BRL, TRY, and dozens of other fiat pairs. Largest global volume.
Company
- Headquarters: Global (no single HQ)
- Founded: 2017
- Licenses: VASP registrations in France, Italy, Spain; FCA (UK pending); Dubai VARA
- Official site: binance.com
Frequently asked questions
Can US residents use Binance?
No. Binance.com blocks US residents. Binance.US is a separate US-registered entity with a much smaller coin selection and does not list XMR.
Does Binance support shielded Zcash?
No. Binance uses transparent t-addresses for ZEC withdrawals. You would need to shield the coins yourself after withdrawal.
Will Binance delist ZEC?
Uncertain. Binance added ZEC to its community voting watchlist in 2025 but has not delisted as of April 2026. Monitor Binance announcements if this is a concern.
Is Binance safe for XMR trading?
Binance is the largest exchange by volume and has strong trading infrastructure, but it faces ongoing regulatory pressure in multiple jurisdictions. Withdraw to your own wallet rather than leaving XMR on the exchange long-term.
What fiat currencies does Binance accept?
Binance supports SEPA for EUR, card payments in most currencies, and P2P marketplace trades in many local currencies. Bank transfers vary by jurisdiction.