CoinDCX vs WazirX
A side-by-side of the facts only: FIU-IND status, fees and INR rails, taken from each exchange's official pages and the government's March 2026 list. Last checked 2026-10-21. Where something is not published or we could not verify it, we say so. Not a recommendation; BtcMedia has no affiliate relationship with either exchange. Fees exclude 18% GST unless stated.
| CoinDCX | WazirX | |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Neblio Technologies Pvt Ltd | Zanmai Labs Pvt Ltd |
| FIU-IND registered (Mar 2026 list) | Yes (Annexure I, S.N. 1) | Yes (Annexure I, S.N. 8) |
| Base spot fee | Not verified | 0.40% (pay-per-trade) or ₹99/mo plan |
| Spot fee details | Not verified. CoinDCX says spot fees depend on VIP level, but its official fee page (coindcx.com/fees) blocked our automated checks, so we do not quote a rate. | Two options. "WazirX ZERO": ₹99/month + GST, with zero trading fees. "Pay Per Trade" INR market: 0.40% at under ₹5 lakh 30-day volume with under 500 WRX held, falling to 0.10% (one rate, no maker/taker split published). USDT market: 0% "for now". GST extra. |
| INR deposits | UPI (in app) and bank transfer (IMPS/NEFT/RTGS). INR deposit fee: ₹0. | UPI, IMPS, NEFT, RTGS. Deposit fee: not stated on the support page we checked. |
| INR withdrawal fee | Not published | ₹10 |
| INR withdrawals | To your registered bank account, minimum ₹100. Withdrawal fee: not published on the support page we checked. | ₹10 per withdrawal (incl. taxes). Minimum ₹500, maximum ₹2,00,000 per transaction, ₹10,00,000 per day. Instant or NEFT. |
| Notable incidents | 19 July 2025: about $44 million was taken from an internal operational account used for liquidity on a partner exchange. CoinDCX said customer funds were not affected and it would absorb the loss. | 18 July 2024: more than $230 million was stolen from a WazirX multisig wallet. A restructuring scheme for Zettai (WazirX's Singapore parent) was sanctioned by the Singapore High Court on 13 October 2025 and took effect on 15 October 2025. The platform restarted on 24 October 2025, a first distribution was made to users, and Recovery Tokens were allocated by January 2026 for future recoveries. |
FAQ
Which has lower trading fees, CoinDCX or WazirX?
On the official pages we checked on 2026-10-21, the base spot fee was Not verified on CoinDCX and 0.40% (pay-per-trade) or ₹99/mo plan on WazirX (where marked "Not verified", we could not confirm the rate from the official page, so no comparison is made). GST at 18% is added to fees. Higher tiers and plans can change this.
Are CoinDCX and WazirX registered with FIU-IND?
CoinDCX: Yes (Annexure I, S.N. 1) WazirX: Yes (Annexure I, S.N. 8) Registration makes a platform a reporting entity under PMLA; it is not a licence or a safety guarantee.
What does it cost to withdraw INR from CoinDCX and WazirX?
CoinDCX: Not published. WazirX: ₹10. Details: CoinDCX — To your registered bank account, minimum ₹100. Withdrawal fee: not published on the support page we checked. WazirX — ₹10 per withdrawal (incl. taxes). Minimum ₹500, maximum ₹2,00,000 per transaction, ₹10,00,000 per day. Instant or NEFT.
Sources
- CoinDCX: Spot fee help article
- CoinDCX: INR deposit fee
- CoinDCX: INR withdrawal
- CoinDCX: Security incident update
- WazirX: Fee structure (Dec 2025 update)
- WazirX: INR deposit
- WazirX: INR withdrawal
- WazirX: Cyber attack preliminary report
- WazirX: Court sanctions scheme
- WazirX: Recovery tokens
- Lok Sabha USQ 5805 (30 Mar 2026), Annexure I/II
Tax on any exchange: 1% TDS on sales and 30% + 4% cess on gains — estimate yours. Full table of 9 exchanges: Crypto exchanges in India compared.
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- Published from official fee pages and the Lok Sabha USQ 5805 list (checked 2026-10-21).