# Independent Reserve

> Licensed, secure, and trusted cryptocurrency exchange

Independent Reserve is a cryptocurrency exchange that enables users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets with bank transfers and multiple fiat currency support.

Independent Reserve is a cryptocurrency exchange serving retail and institutional users across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and globally. Users can trade digital assets through bank transfers, OTC services, and API integration with support for multiple fiat currencies including AUD, NZD, SGD, and USD. The platform maintains regulatory compliance in Australia and Singapore with security features including cold storage and segregated client funds.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Finance
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2013-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/independent_reserve

## Products

- [Independent Reserve Exchange](https://thegrid.id/profiles/independent_reserve): Independent Reserve is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange that enables users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets using multiple fiat currencies including AUD, SGD, NZD, and USD. The platform provides advanced trading features and serves individual investors, businesses, and SMSFs with low fees and reporting. (Centralised Exchange, Live, Main Product)
- [Independent Reserve API](https://thegrid.id/profiles/independent_reserve): Independent Reserve API is a developer tooling interface that provides JSON-based HTTP and real-time WebSockets access for automated trading, market data, and account management. (Developer Tooling, Live)
- [Independent Reserve OTC](https://thegrid.id/profiles/independent_reserve): Independent Reserve OTC is an over-the-counter trading service providing deeper liquidity, private execution, and competitive pricing for large cryptocurrency orders. (OTC, Live)

## Links

- [Main](https://independentreserve.com)
- [Blog](https://www.independentreserve.com/blog)
- [Documentation](https://www.independentreserve.com/features/api)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.independentreserve.com/help/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.independentreserve.com/help/terms-and-conditions)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/indepreserve)
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/independent-reserve)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/independentreserve)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/independentreserve)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/independentreserve)

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