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New Zealand’s Bitcoin Exchange

BUY BITCOIN
IN NEW ZEALAND

No altcoins. Self-custody from day one. Buy from $6 NZD with a transparent 1% fee and instant Lightning settlement.

Start stacking from $6

What happens next

  1. Create your account.

    Email and a password.

  2. Verify your identity.

    NZ driver licence or passport, plus proof of address.

  3. Buy from $6.

    Pay instantly by bank through Akahu or POLi, or by manual bank transfer. Your bitcoin settles over Lightning.

What you’ll need to open an account

  • Photo ID: NZ driver licence or passport
  • Proof of address: a recent utility bill, council bill, or bank statement showing your name and address
  • A selfie
  • Your IRD number
  • Your bank account details

Full detail on the account verification requirements page.

4.7★
Trustpilot rating
30B+
Sats traded monthly
1%
Transparent flat fee
FSP1005773
NZ registered

Why Kiwis choose Stacked

Most platforms want you to trade hundreds of coins. We want you to own one — properly.

Bitcoin-only

No altcoins, no speculative tokens, no noise. Just Bitcoin — the only digital asset with a fixed supply of 21 million.

Self-custody from day one

Your keys, your Bitcoin. From your first purchase, your Bitcoin goes into a wallet you control — not ours.

Instant Lightning settlement

Most platforms take 1–3 business days to credit your account. Stacked settles via Lightning within seconds.

Autostack — set and forget

Schedule daily, weekly, or bi-weekly Bitcoin purchases from your NZ bank. Build the habit automatically.

Built for New Zealand

NZ bank transfers, NZ customer support, NZ business registration. Based in Queenstown. FSP1005773.

Transparent 1% fee

One transparent exchange fee. Bank, Lightning, or network costs are shown before you confirm, so the price is clear before you buy.

How to buy Bitcoin in 4 steps

A 30-second walkthrough of buying your first sats on Stacked.

STEP 1

Create your account

Register with your email. Verification takes a few minutes — standard NZ identity checks.

STEP 2

Add your wallet

Connect your Stacked Wallet or any self-custody wallet. Your Bitcoin lands here — you control the keys.

STEP 3

Buy from $6 NZD

Set up a bank transfer. Buy a little or a lot. Your first stack hits your wallet in seconds via Lightning.

STEP 4

Stack automatically

Set up Autostack to buy Bitcoin on a schedule — weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. Never think about it again.

Start stacking from $6

Not looking for hundreds of coins?

If you only want Bitcoin, you don’t need a platform built for altcoin traders.

Stacked Multi-coin exchanges
Bitcoin-only ✓ ✗
Self-custody from day one ✓ ✗
Lightning Network settlement ✓ ✗
NZ-owned, Queenstown ✓ ✗
FSP registered NZ ✓ Varies
Transparent 1% exchange fee ✓ Often unclear
Autostack automation ✓ ✗
See the full comparison on our switch page

Need to sell bitcoin instead?

This page is focused on buying bitcoin with NZD. If you want to turn bitcoin back into NZ dollars, the sell guide explains how selling works on Stacked, what to expect, and how NZD bank payouts are handled.

Read the sell bitcoin guide

Ready to buy and sell?

Everything on this page is built into Stacked’s exchange — buy from $6, sell back to NZD, and hold your own keys throughout.

Explore Buy & Sell

Frequently asked questions

The most common questions Kiwis ask before stacking their first sats.

How do I buy Bitcoin in New Zealand?
Create a Stacked account, verify your identity, and buy Bitcoin from $6 NZD. Your Bitcoin goes directly into your own self-custody wallet — you control the keys from day one.
What fee does Stacked charge to buy Bitcoin?
Stacked charges a transparent 1% fee on Bitcoin purchases. Any additional bank or network costs are shown before you confirm.
Is Stacked a registered financial service provider?
Yes. Stacked is registered as a Financial Service Provider in New Zealand — FSP1005773. We are a Bitcoin-only platform based in Queenstown.
What’s the minimum amount to buy Bitcoin on Stacked?
You can start buying Bitcoin from as little as $6 NZD on Stacked. There’s no minimum to hold — start small and stack regularly.
Can I use Lightning Network to buy Bitcoin on Stacked?
Yes. Stacked supports instant Lightning Network settlement, meaning your Bitcoin is available within seconds of purchase — not the usual 1–3 business day bank transfer wait.
What’s the difference between Stacked and other NZ crypto exchanges?
Many crypto exchanges list hundreds of coins and hold customer Bitcoin on-platform. Stacked is Bitcoin-only and gives you self-custody from your first purchase: no altcoins, no trading complexity, and your keys stay with you.

Ready to start stacking?

From $6 NZD. No minimum to hold. Self-custody from day one. Your keys, your Bitcoin.

Create your free account

FSP1005773 · Based in Queenstown, NZ