BTC$77,156+3.3% ZEC$337.96+1.7% XMR$346.65+1.4% DASH$36.95+0.9% FIRO$0.7776+1.2% ARRR$0.1914+2.0% BEAM$0.0206-1.8% GRIN$0.0384-0.4% IRON$0.0608-1.8% SCRT$0.1059+11.6% NIGHT$0.0374+2.3% BTC$77,156+3.3% ZEC$337.96+1.7% XMR$346.65+1.4% DASH$36.95+0.9% FIRO$0.7776+1.2% ARRR$0.1914+2.0% BEAM$0.0206-1.8% GRIN$0.0384-0.4% IRON$0.0608-1.8% SCRT$0.1059+11.6% NIGHT$0.0374+2.3%
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Exchange profile · Updated 04.15.26

Gate.io for privacy coin buyers

Large international exchange listing both ZEC and XMR. Known for wide altcoin selection.

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Pros for privacy coin buyers

  • Lists ZEC, XMR, DASH, FIRO, and other privacy coins
  • Wide altcoin selection, over 1,400 cryptocurrencies listed
  • Lower fees than US exchanges (0.20% flat)
  • GT token payment reduces fees further

Cons for privacy coin buyers

  • Not available to US residents
  • Limited direct bank transfer options
  • Smaller and less well-known than Binance
  • Fewer regulatory licenses than major exchanges

Privacy coin support

Both ZEC and XMR listed with USDT pairs. Also lists DASH, FIRO, and other smaller privacy coins.

Listed: ZEC, XMR
Shielded ZEC: Not supported

Transparent (t-address) only for ZEC.

Fees

Standard tier. GT token payment reduces fees. VIP tiers available based on volume.

Maker: 0.20%
Taker: 0.20%

What you pay at different purchase sizes

Purchase amount Gate.io spot
0.20%		 Card via Simplex/Banxa
4.00%
$100 $0.20 $4.00
$1,000 $2.00 $40.00
$10,000 $20.00 $400.00

Stated exchange fees only. App and instant-buy methods typically add a spread on top of the quoted price that can exceed the stated fee itself.

Spread warning (Card via Simplex/Banxa): Card purchases via third-party providers (Simplex, Banxa) charge 3-5% in fees and spread combined. Use spot with a bank transfer for large purchases.
Pro Tip: Always use a limit order on Gate.io spot. The Card via Simplex/Banxa quotes a price 1-3% above the real market rate on top of the stated fee. On a $1,000 purchase that is $10-30 in hidden cost. Place a limit order at or near the current price on Gate.io spot and you pay only the maker fee. This one change saves more than any fee comparison on this page.

Fiat on-ramp

Card via third-party providers (Simplex, Banxa). P2P for some currencies. Limited direct bank transfer.

Methods: Card, P2P, Bank transfer (select regions)

Availability

US: Not available to US residents. Not available to US residents.

Available in 190+ countries with USD, EUR, GBP, BRL, INR, and other fiat pairs via P2P. Strong Asia coverage.

Company

Frequently asked questions

Does Gate.io support US customers?

No. Gate.io does not serve US residents. It operates primarily in Asia, Europe, and other international markets.

How does Gate.io compare to Binance for privacy coins?

Gate.io lists a wider range of smaller privacy coins (FIRO, DASH, etc.) but has less liquidity than Binance for the major pairs. Binance is a better choice for deep ZEC or XMR liquidity.

Is Gate.io safe?

Gate.io has been operating since 2013 with no major hacks affecting users. It holds regulatory licenses in the Cayman Islands, Malta, and Lithuania. That said, we recommend withdrawing to self-custody rather than leaving funds on any exchange long-term.

What fees does Gate.io charge for XMR?

Standard spot trading fees are 0.20% maker and 0.20% taker. Using GT tokens to pay fees reduces this by 25% at base tier.

Can I withdraw ZEC to a shielded address from Gate.io?

No. Gate.io uses transparent t-addresses. Shield your ZEC yourself after withdrawal.