Are there any fees to make a trade?
Last updated: August 26, 2026
An explanation of Matcha's Fee structure.
Matcha supports trading across multiple EVM chains and Solana. The swap fee depends on your trading mode (Matcha Auto or Matcha Standard), the type of token pair, and whether the trade is same-chain or cross-chain. The rates below apply on all supported chains, including Solana.
Matcha Auto vs. Matcha Standard: Matcha Auto sources liquidity across multiple DEXs and executes gaslessly — the network (gas) cost is built into your quote, so you don't pay gas separately. Matcha Standard executes as a regular on-chain swap where you pay network gas in addition to the swap fee.
Matcha Fee Summary
Mode | Fee Summary |
|---|---|
Matcha Auto | 0.25% swap fee for most pairs · No fee for stablecoin-to-stablecoin pairs |
Matcha Standard | 0.25% swap fee for most pairs · No fee for stablecoin-to-stablecoin pairs |
Limit Orders | 0.02% for stablecoin pairs · 0.25% for other pairs |
Cross-Chain Swaps | 0.04% for stablecoin-to-stablecoin swaps · 0.40% for all other pairs |
1. Matcha Auto Fees
Matcha Auto sources liquidity across multiple DEXs and automatically applies a small built-in fee depending on the type of token pair being traded. Auto trades are gasless — the network cost is included in your quote rather than charged separately.
Trade Type | Swap Fee | Network (Gas) Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
Stablecoin ↔ Stablecoin | 0% | Included (gasless) | Applies when both tokens are stablecoins |
All Other Token Pairs | 0.25% | Included (gasless) | Default for non-stablecoin pairs |
2. Matcha Standard Fees
Matcha Standard executes as a regular on-chain swap. A flat 25 bps (0.25%) swap fee applies to most pairs, and network gas fees also apply. There is no swap fee when both tokens are stablecoins.
Trade Type | Swap Fee | Network (Gas) Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
Stablecoin ↔ Stablecoin | 0% | ✅ Yes | Applies when both tokens are stablecoins |
All Other Token Pairs | 0.25% | ✅ Yes | Default for non-stablecoin pairs |
3. Limit Order Fees
Limit orders have a built-in fee depending on the token pair type. Network gas fees always apply when a limit order is filled.
Trade Type | Swap Fee | Network (Gas) Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
Stablecoin ↔ Stablecoin | 0.02% | ✅ Yes | Where limit orders are available |
All Other Token Pairs | 0.25% | ✅ Yes | For supported token pairs |
4. Cross-Chain Swaps
Cross-chain swaps (including Solana-origin routes) have a built-in fee depending on the token pair type. Network gas fees always apply.
Trade Type | Swap Fee | Network (Gas) Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
Cross-chain Stablecoin ↔ Stablecoin | 0.04% | ✅ Yes | Applies when both tokens are stablecoins |
All other Cross-chain token pairs | 0.40% | ✅ Yes | Applies to non-stablecoin token pairs |
5. Trade Surplus and Order Flow Auctions (OFAs)
In addition to the above fees, Matcha may earn revenue through Trade Surplus capture and Order Flow Auctions (OFAs).
Trade Surplus
When you make a trade on Matcha, you are always guaranteed to receive at least the quoted amount shown in your trade confirmation.
If your trade executes at a better price than what was quoted (for example, if market prices improve during execution), this results in a trade surplus. A portion of that surplus may be captured by Matcha, but you will never receive less than your quoted amount.
Order Flow Auctions (OFAs)
Some trades on Matcha use Order Flow Auctions, a process where professional market makers compete to provide the best possible execution for your trade.
Through this mechanism, Matcha may earn rebates on certain token pairs based on the winning auction bids. These rebates help fund ongoing protocol operations and improvements, while ensuring that users consistently receive the best available price at or better than their displayed quote.
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Additional Notes:
Network (gas) fees vary depending on the blockchain being used (e.g., Ethereum, Base, Polygon, BNB Chain, Solana). On Solana, network costs include the SOL network fee, priority fees, and any token-account rent. For Matcha Auto, gas is included in your quote; for Matcha Standard, limit orders, and cross-chain swaps, gas is paid separately. The gas cost is displayed at the bottom of the Matcha trading widget.
Quoted amounts — depending on your slippage settings, you might receive less than what was quoted if you allow for a higher slippage tolerance in the app.