NZ-Owned • FSP-Registered • Bitcoin Only
Built for bitcoiners, not gamblers
YOUR EXCHANGE CLOSED.
YOU DIDN'T CHOOSE THE NEW ONE.
Easy Crypto customers were moved to an Australian platform. Stacked is New Zealand owned, New Zealand based, and Bitcoin only.
Buy Bitcoin in New Zealand with self-custody and 1% fees.
Stacked is a Bitcoin-only exchange based in Queenstown, New Zealand. FSP-registered, NZ-owned, self-custody from day one.
Most platforms sell you a thousand tokens and call it choice. Stacked does one thing properly - Bitcoin as money, in your hands, on your terms.
Start stacking from $6Set up in under 10 minutes. No altcoins. No drama.
How Stacked compares
Exchanges still operating in New Zealand.
| Stacked | Swyftx | Independent Reserve | Binance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owned and based in | New Zealand | Australia | Australia | Global |
| Bitcoin only | Yes | No | No | No |
| Trading fee | 1% to buy or sell | 0.6% | 0.5%, falling to 0.02% on volume | 0.1% |
| NZD withdrawal | $0 | $0 | NZ$29 | Not available — NZD only via P2P |
| Bitcoin withdrawal | On-chain (network fees), Lightning (0 sats) | 2,000 sats | 0.0001 BTC | 2,000 sats |
Compiled from each provider's published fee schedule, August 2026. Fees change. Check before you decide.
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.
A Different Approach
Here's how a Bitcoin-only platform compares to multi-coin exchanges.
 |
Multi-Coin Exchanges | |
|---|---|---|
| What you buy | Bitcoin - the only crypto with a 15-year track record | Hundreds of tokens, most down 90%+ from their highs |
| Fees | 1% flat fee, no hidden spreads | 1.5-3% typical, often buried in the spread |
| Minimum buy | $6 NZD minimum | Varies, often $30-50+ |
| Your keys | Sent straight to your wallet - you hold your own keys | Exchange holds your funds - you're trusting them not to freeze or lose it |
| Buying experience | Pick an amount, pay from your NZ bank, done | Order books, limit orders, trading pairs - built for day traders |
| Auto-stacking | Set it once - auto-buy daily, weekly, or monthly, no thinking required | Manual buys or clunky recurring tools bolted on as an afterthought |
| Speed | Under 60 seconds via Lightning Network | Withdrawal queues, confirmation delays, sometimes hours |
| Who runs it | NZ-owned, FSP-registered (FSP1005773), real humans answer support | Offshore entities, bot support, hard to reach when it matters |
| The point | Bitcoin is savings - buy it, hold it, use it as money | Crypto is speculation - charts, leverage, and hoping your pick moons |
What Kiwi Bitcoiners Say
Real feedback from our customers across Aotearoa.
"Highly recommended for both saving bitcoin in lightning as well as cold storage. The fees are slightly better than its NZ competitor. Bitcoin only, no other drifter pump and dump garbage coins."— Audi
"Love their smash buy feature! I've been using [Stacked] for the past 8 months. Incredibly easy and lightning fast! The team are amazing people who contribute a lot to the Bitcoin community."— Cameron
"Receiving sats before the green tick! The best part is getting sats in my wallet before even seeing confirmation on the website. Local company providing much needed innovation to NZ."— Lee
How it Works
Four simple steps from how you start to using your Bitcoin.
Choose how you start
Stacked Wallet
Integrated Wallet and Exchange
Stacked Web
Buy and send to your wallet
Buy Bitcoin
Use Stacked to buy Bitcoin directly from your bank.
Sent to your wallet
Your Bitcoin is sent to a wallet you control, not held by Stacked.
Use your Bitcoin
Send, receive, and spend with the Stacked Wallet.
Moving your bitcoin across
Already have Bitcoin? You don't have to move anything
Whether your previous platform closed down or you're exploring better options for buying Bitcoin in NZ, you don't need to move anything. Keep your existing holdings where they are and use Stacked for new purchases - or set up auto-buy to stack on a schedule. You can also receive Bitcoin into your Stacked wallet and use bill pay or merchant spending features. See our fees and limits for full details.
If you do want to move it
Withdraw from the old exchange to Stacked Wallet, or to your own wallet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Easy Crypto NZ?
Easy Crypto NZ shut down its New Zealand operations. If you're looking for an alternative to buy Bitcoin in NZ, Stacked is a Bitcoin-only platform based in Queenstown, registered as a Financial Service Provider (FSP1005773), and focused entirely on Bitcoin.
What's the cheapest way to buy Bitcoin in NZ?
Stacked charges a flat 1% fee with no hidden spreads. You can buy Bitcoin starting from just $6 NZD using a direct NZ bank transfer via Akahu. See our fees and limits page for full details.
Can I buy Bitcoin with NZ dollars?
Yes. Stacked accepts NZ bank transfers directly. You pay in NZD and receive Bitcoin in your wallet in under 60 seconds via the Lightning Network.
What is self-custody?
Self-custody means you hold your own private keys. When you buy Bitcoin on Stacked, it's sent directly to a wallet you control - not held by us. Your keys, your Bitcoin.
Is Stacked safe and regulated?
Stacked is operated by Lightning Pay Limited (NZBN: 9429051417789), a registered Financial Service Provider (FSP1005773) in New Zealand. Every account is human-reviewed, and support is handled by real people based in NZ.
What are Stacked's fees?
Stacked charges a flat 1% fee on all Bitcoin purchases with no hidden spreads. The minimum purchase is $6 NZD. There are no monthly fees, no subscription charges, and no withdrawal fees for Lightning payments. Visit our fees and limits page for the full breakdown.
Ready to Stack?
Bitcoin the simple way. No altcoins. No complicated trading. Just better money.
Start stacking from $6NZ-owned. Self-custody. Bitcoin only.