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Dual-Layer Fee Structure (Spread Plus Transaction Fee)

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision creates a two-component pricing mechanism that applies to all covered transactions. The spread component introduces variable pricing tied to real-time market conditions, while the transaction fee component establishes a separate fee layer, resulting in combined costs that exceed the spread alone.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 7, 2026
First Seen
May 7, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 535 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users engaging in cryptocurrency purchases or sales through Coinbase incur costs consisting of both a spread (nominally 0.5% but subject to upward or downward variation based on market conditions) and an additional transaction fee. The combined effect means total transaction costs may exceed the stated baseline spread percentage.

How other platforms handle this

Wise Medium

We charge fees for our services, which are displayed at the time of your transaction and are also available on our pricing page. Fees may vary depending on the currency, amount, payment method, and destination. We reserve the right to change our fees at any time. We will provide notice of fee change...

Fiverr Medium

The service fee is calculated based on the order amount. For orders up to $200, the service fee is 5.5% + $0.50 (minimum $2.50). For orders above $200, the service fee is 5.5%.

Revolut Medium

You can close your account at any time through the Revolut app, or by emailing us at support@revolut.com. You will still have to pay any charges you've incurred. We may also charge you any cancellation fees that apply to other agreements you've entered into with us (for example, if you cancel your M...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Coinbase charges a spread of about 0.5% for cryptocurrency purchases and cryptocurrency sales. The actual spread may be higher or lower depending on market fluctuations in the price of cryptocurrency on Coinbase Exchange between the time we quote a price and the time the order executes. In addition to the spread, Coinbase also charges a transaction fee.

— Excerpt from Coinbase's Coinbase Fee Schedule

Provision details

Document information
Document
Coinbase Fee Schedule
Entity
Coinbase
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
May 21, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-005394
Document ID
CA-D-00049
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
72faa5a83c48b97944dbfbb5b2c31c6d8616ca6aaf7f0b0065804edcffc02e69
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 04:10 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Coinbase
Document: Coinbase Fee Schedule
Record ID: CA-P-005394
Captured: 2026-05-21 04:10:20 UTC
SHA-256: 72faa5a83c48b979…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/coinbase/coinbase-fee-schedule/dual-layer-fee-structure-spread-plus-transaction-fee/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Coinbase's Dual-Layer Fee Structure (Spread Plus Transaction Fee) clause do?

The provision creates a two-component pricing mechanism that applies to all covered transactions. The spread component introduces variable pricing tied to real-time market conditions, while the transaction fee component establishes a separate fee layer, resulting in combined costs that exceed the spread alone.

How does this clause affect you?

Users engaging in cryptocurrency purchases or sales through Coinbase incur costs consisting of both a spread (nominally 0.5% but subject to upward or downward variation based on market conditions) and an additional transaction fee. The combined effect means total transaction costs may exceed the stated baseline spread percentage.

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