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Digital Surge review

Updated September 28, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Digital Surge is a low cost Australian crypto exchange for traders who want cheap trades and a long coin list. Taker fees run 0.1% to 0.5% on an account that holds your coins for you, and AUSTRAC and ASIC licences sit behind it.

Key facts

Best for
Australian traders who want low taker fees, a long coin list and a free mobile app.
Taker fee
0.1% to 0.5%↗
Coins listed
411↗
Regulators
AUSTRAC, ASIC↗
Fiat deposit methods
Bank↗
Withdrawal fee
Network fee passed through at cost (e.g. BTC 0.00003); AUD withdrawal 0 AUD↗
Exchange type
Cex↗
Legal entity
Digital Surge Pty Ltd↗
Headquarters
Australia↗
Founded
2017↗
Support channels
Chat, Email, Help-centre↗
Features
Custodial
Official website
digitalsurge.com.au

Crypto wallets

Wallet type
Mobile↗
Price
A$0↗
Custody
Custodial↗
Coins supported
400↗
Secure element
Fireblocks MPC↗

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 9 sources

Apps and profiles

Get the app
Google Play
Elsewhere
LinkedInXreviews.io

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Taker fees of 0.1% to 0.5% sit below the 1% at eToro and the 2.25% at Vivid Plus.
  • A coin list of 411 runs well above the 71.5 typical across the exchanges compared here.
  • Key handling runs through Fireblocks MPC rather than a personal hardware device.

Cons

  • Custody is custodial, so the exchange holds your coins and the keys instead of you holding them.
  • Support runs on chat, email and help centre only, with no phone line for urgent account problems.
  • Fiat deposits run by bank transfer, with no card or transfer service listed.
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Who it suits

  • Australian traders who want low taker fees and a long coin list in one account.
  • People comfortable with the exchange holding their coins and value chat and email help.
  • Mobile first users, since the wallet is a mobile app and the app costs AUD 0.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Traders chasing the lowest cost per trade, who should not switch to eToro at 1% or Vivid Plus at 2.25%.
  • Anyone who wants to hold their own keys, since this account is custodial rather than self custody.
  • Buyers comparing a different fee structure, since bunq prices crypto trades at 0.25% to 1.99%.

How Digital Surge compares

Where Digital Surge is available

Available
Australia
Licence in Australia
AUSTRAC (100576214), checked September 26, 2026
Licence in Australia
ASIC (620 473 109), checked September 26, 2026

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

Who regulates Digital Surge?+

Two Australian regulators appear on the register, AUSTRAC under licence 100576214 and ASIC under licence 620 473 109. The exchange trades as Digital Surge Pty Ltd, was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Australia, with the entity named in its terms.

Do I hold the keys to my coins?+

No, this is a custodial exchange. Custody is custodial, so the platform holds the keys and the coins sit in accounts it controls, with key handling set up through Fireblocks MPC. Traders who want their own keys need a different type of provider.

How many coins can I trade?+

The list is long for a single exchange. 411 coins are listed, against a site median of 71.5, and the affiliate material points to 400 supported assets. A broader list matters most to traders who rotate between positions.

Which app and devices can I use?+

Digital Surge runs as a mobile wallet and exchange, and the app is free at AUD 0. Help comes through chat, email and help centre, so a question can go to live chat, to email or to the help centre depending on the issue.

Is Digital Surge safe for my money?+

The platform is registered with AUSTRAC and ASIC in Australia and keeps assets in custody with a named custodian setup. Trading still carries real risk, and the site puts a typical retail loss figure at 70.15%, so any holding should be treated as money you could lose.

Sources

Compiled from 11 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Digital Surge

Digital Surge

Australian traders who want low taker fees, a long coin list and a free mobile app.

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