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CoinJar vs Backpack

Compare rates, fees, access, and key features side by side.

CoinJar

CoinJar

CoinJar is an Australian cryptocurrency exchange and platform. It offers a variety of services, like CoinJar Exchange, CoinJar Card and CoinJar Bundle...

CIR score4.3
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Backpack

Backpack

Backpack Exchange, is a fully regulated cryptocurrency exchange built by the team behind the Solana-native Backpack Wallet and the Mad Lads NFT collec...

CIR score3.9

General

Platform
CoinJarlogo
Backpacklogo
Founded
CoinJar2013
Backpack2022
Headquarters
CoinJarMelbourne, Australia
BackpackTokyo, Japan
Availability
CoinJarAustralia and the United Kingdom (UK)
BackpackWorldwide (lending unavailable in US, a few states restricted)

Fees & Financial

Bonus
CoinJar
Backpack
Token
CoinJar
Backpack
Compounding
CoinJarNo
BackpackYes
Payouts
CoinJar
Backpack
Fees
CoinJarYes
Backpack
Lockup
CoinJar
BackpackUnbonding period applies
Maker Fee
CoinJar
Backpack0.08
Taker Fee
CoinJar
Backpack0.1

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
CoinJar
Backpack0.03%
BTC Max
CoinJar
Backpack
ETH Rate
CoinJar
Backpack0.24%
ETH Max
CoinJar
Backpack
Stablecoin Rate
CoinJar
Backpack

CoinJar

Review

Pros

  • Full exchange services
  • Crypto card lets you spend crypto like cash and via Apple Pay

Cons

  • Very limited available to UK and AUS

Backpack

Review

Pros

  • Fully regulated in multiple jurisdictions
  • Solana-native with strong ecosystem

Cons

  • Lending rates are dynamic and can be low
  • Newer platform