WazirX vs Bitbns
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.
| WazirX | Bitbns | |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Zanmai Labs Pvt Ltd | Bitbns Internet Pvt Ltd |
| FIU-IND registered (Mar 2026 list) | Yes (Annexure I, S.N. 8) | Yes (Annexure I, S.N. 6) |
| Base spot fee | 0.40% (pay-per-trade) or ₹99/mo plan | 0.25% |
| Spot fee details | 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. | Spot 0.25% (a single rate for maker and taker). Discounts down to 0.03% apply only with "Pay with BNS" turned on and enough BNS token held. |
| INR deposits | UPI, IMPS, NEFT, RTGS. Deposit fee: not stated on the support page we checked. | UPI 0%, bank transfer 0%. On 21 Oct 2026 the fee page showed a banner: "INR Deposits are paused and under maintenance." |
| INR withdrawal fee | ₹10 | ₹0 normal; ₹4–9 instant |
| INR withdrawals | ₹10 per withdrawal (incl. taxes). Minimum ₹500, maximum ₹2,00,000 per transaction, ₹10,00,000 per day. Instant or NEFT. | Normal withdrawals 0%. Instant withdrawals: ₹4 (under ₹1,000), ₹6 (₹1,000–24,999), ₹9 (₹25,000+). |
| Notable incidents | 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. | INR deposits were shown as paused on the day we checked (see the deposit column). |
FAQ
Which has lower trading fees, WazirX or Bitbns?
On the official pages we checked on 2026-10-21, the base spot fee was 0.40% (pay-per-trade) or ₹99/mo plan on WazirX and 0.25% on Bitbns. GST at 18% is added to fees. Higher tiers and plans can change this.
Are WazirX and Bitbns registered with FIU-IND?
WazirX: Yes (Annexure I, S.N. 8) Bitbns: Yes (Annexure I, S.N. 6) 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 WazirX and Bitbns?
WazirX: ₹10. Bitbns: ₹0 normal; ₹4–9 instant. Details: WazirX — ₹10 per withdrawal (incl. taxes). Minimum ₹500, maximum ₹2,00,000 per transaction, ₹10,00,000 per day. Instant or NEFT. Bitbns — Normal withdrawals 0%. Instant withdrawals: ₹4 (under ₹1,000), ₹6 (₹1,000–24,999), ₹9 (₹25,000+).
Sources
- WazirX: Fee structure (Dec 2025 update)
- WazirX: INR deposit
- WazirX: INR withdrawal
- WazirX: Cyber attack preliminary report
- WazirX: Court sanctions scheme
- WazirX: Recovery tokens
- Bitbns: Official fee page
- 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).