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A network fee is only part of a payment’s cost
Compare conversion, withdrawal and settlement costs together.
Editorial illustration · not a photograph of a news eventA blockchain transaction may require a network fee. An exchange, wallet or payment provider can also charge conversion or service fees.
For cross-border payments, compare the amount received in the destination currency and the settlement conditions, not just the advertised transfer fee.
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