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Bitstamp vs WorldRemit

Bitstamp logo

Bitstamp

Software

The original crypto exchange since 2011

From
Free
Rated
-
WorldRemit logo

WorldRemit

Software

Send money online to 150 countries

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Bitstamp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bitstamp trading fees are higher than some competitors; WorldRemit no transfer fee, exchange rate margin or sending limit is published on the site; rates and limits are shown only after choosing a destination country and receive method
  • They diverge on capability: Bitstamp covers Spot Trading, WorldRemit covers International transfers.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitstamp and WorldRemit actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitstamp and WorldRemit differ
AttributeBitstampWorldRemit
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumtransaction
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20112010

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bitstamp

  • Spot Trading
  • Staking
  • Instant Orders
  • API Trading
  • SEPA
  • SWIFT
  • Credit Card
  • Ios support

Only in WorldRemit

  • International transfers
  • Multiple delivery methods
  • Send to 150+ countries
  • Cash pickup option
  • Bank accounts
  • Cards
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bitstamp

  • Exchangesnot WorldRemit
  • Tradingnot WorldRemit
  • Compliancenot WorldRemit

WorldRemit

  • Sending remittances from developed markets to 130 or more receiving countriesnot Bitstamp
  • Paying out to mobile money, cash pickup and bank accounts abroadnot Bitstamp

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bitstamp

  • Trading fees are higher than some competitors
  • Limited selection of newer or smaller altcoins compared to larger exchanges
  • Customer service response times can be slow during high-volume periods

WorldRemit

  • No transfer fee, exchange rate margin or sending limit is published on the site; rates and limits are shown only after choosing a destination country and receive method
  • The amount that can be sent depends on the destination country and receive method rather than a single published cap

Pricing, plan by plan

Bitstamp

Free
  • StandardFree
    • Spot trading
    • Staking
    • Instant orders

WorldRemit

On request
  • Standard Transfer$undefined/month
    • Multiple payment methods
    • Competitive rates
  • Express Transfer$undefined/month
    • Faster delivery
    • Higher costs

Which should you pick?

Choose Bitstamp if

  • You need spot trading.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want staking.

Choose WorldRemit if

  • You need international transfers.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want multiple delivery methods.

Questions people ask

Is Bitstamp or WorldRemit better?
Neither clearly leads. Bitstamp starts at Free and WorldRemit at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bitstamp or WorldRemit?
Bitstamp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bitstamp and On request for WorldRemit.
Does Bitstamp or WorldRemit run on more platforms?
Bitstamp runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. WorldRemit runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Bitstamp for free?
Yes. Bitstamp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WorldRemit starts at On request.
What is Bitstamp best used for?
Bitstamp is most often used for exchanges, trading, compliance. Of those, exchanges and trading are not what WorldRemit is typically brought in for.
What can Bitstamp do that WorldRemit cannot?
Bitstamp covers Spot Trading, Staking, Instant Orders, API Trading. WorldRemit covers International transfers, Multiple delivery methods, Send to 150+ countries, Cash pickup option. Both handle Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bitstamp: When was Bitstamp founded?

Bitstamp was founded in August 2011 in Slovenia by Nejc Kodrič and Damjan Merlak.

Source
Bitstamp: Where is Bitstamp registered?

Bitstamp is registered in Luxembourg and was recognized by Luxembourg as a virtual currency exchange in 2016.

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Bitstamp: How many cryptocurrencies does Bitstamp list?

Bitstamp lists approximately 107 cryptocurrencies with close to 230 spot trading pairs including USD, EUR, GBP, and stablecoin base currencies.

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Bitstamp: Who owns Bitstamp?

Bitstamp is owned by Robinhood, which acquired the exchange to expand its cryptocurrency trading capabilities.

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Bitstamp: How many customers does Bitstamp have?

Bitstamp is trusted by more than 5 million customers worldwide.

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Bitstamp: How does Bitstamp store customer cryptocurrencies?

Bitstamp keeps most client crypto in cold storage for security and offers additional security features including 2FA and withdrawal-address whitelisting.

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