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According to the Chainalysis report, India ranks among the fastest-growing regions in on-chain crypto activity. But with rising participation comes rising costs. With crypto exchanges charging 0.4% – 0.5% in trading fees, crypto traders end up paying hundreds of crores every year.
These fees reduce your returns over time, limit trading frequency, and even discourage new users from exploring crypto confidently.
At WazirX, we have always believed that trading should be empowering, not expensive.
Introducing WazirX ZERO
Hence, we introduced WazirX ZERO, a revolutionary step towards making crypto trading simpler, smarter, and significantly more rewarding for every WazirX user.
The GOAL is simple: to give you the freedom to trade whenever or however you want without worrying about trading fees. No calculations. No hesitation. No percentage cuts on every buy or sell. Trade more and save more with one simple monthly fee that covers all your trading.
With WazirX ZERO, experienced traders can focus on their trading strategy rather than trading fees. New traders can test their trading skills confidently.
Trade more often or make small moves without incurring trading fees.
WazirX ZERO brings a simple, user-first way to trade unlimited with zero trading fee.
But, What Exactly is WazirX ZERO?
WazirX ZERO is a simple, fixed-fee model that lets you trade unlimited crypto with zero trading fees. Instead of paying a percentage every time you buy or sell, you pay a flat monthly amount of ₹99 (plus applicable taxes), and enjoy total fee-free trading across markets.
WazirX ZERO removes the biggest friction in trading, i.e., the per-trade trading fees. Whether you place 5 trades or 500, your fee stays the same. Your trading volume will not increase your overall cost. You stay in control of your trading.
Uninterrupted, unlimited trading with zero trading fees and zero hassle!
WazirX ZERO renews automatically every month, ensuring your unlimited trading continues smoothly.
During renewal, the system checks your balances in a simple order.
- Your INR balance will be deducted first, and
- If your INR balance is insufficient, the amount is taken from crypto balances, starting with the lowest-value holdings.
Here’s a quick example to make it clear:
WazirX ZERO charges ₹99 (plus applicable taxes).
Suppose you have ₹30 in your INR balance and the remaining in crypto.
₹30 will be used first towards the WazirX ZERO renewal charge, and the remaining amount will then be taken from the available crypto balance at real-time market rates.
As a launch benefit, all users will receive a 15-Day Free Pass to experience WazirX ZERO:
For existing users
If you already have a WazirX account, you will get a 15-Day Free Pass from 1st to 15th December. During this period, you can trade unlimited crypto with zero trading fee across markets and get an experience of WazirX ZERO from day one.
For new users
Anyone signing up on WazirX on or after 1st December will receive a 15-Day Free Pass after making the first deposit. Your Free Pass will start automatically and give you unlimited trading with zero trading fees.
For Users Who Prefer Pay Per Trade
We completely understand that different traders have different styles.
For those who don’t prefer WazirX ZERO, WazirX offers the flexibility to opt out of WazirX ZERO and return to the Pay Per Trade structure.
How WazirX ZERO Renewal Works?
WazirX ZERO will use a simple deduction flow: first, your INR balance will be used; if it falls short, the remaining amount will be automatically covered by crypto balances.
To determine the value of the crypto balance, we will use market rates from publicly available trusted sources at the time of renewal:
- Token/USDT rate from CoinMarketCap
- USDT/INR rate from WazirX
For example, let’s say you only have BTC in your account. We will:
- First, convert BTC to USDT using CoinMarketCap
- Then convert that USDT to INR using WazirX
If your total comes to ₹99 (plus applicable taxes) or more:
- BTC worth ₹99 (plus applicable taxes) will be deducted from crypto holdings
- Your fee will be renewed for the next month.
NOTE: During crypto-based renewal, deductions begin with your lowest-value token in crypto holdings.
Let’s understand this with a simple scenario:
Let’s assume:
Your renewal charge = ₹99 + GST = ₹116.82
Your INR balance = ₹20
You only hold BTC, and the system needs to take the remaining ₹96.82 from the available crypto balances.
At renewal, the system will:
Step 1: Convert BTC to USDT (using CoinMarketCap)
Assume the price of BTC on CoinMarketCap is:
1 BTC = 30,000 USDT
So if you need ₹96.82 worth of BTC, we first convert the required amount into USDT:
₹96.82 ÷ (USDT/ INR Rate)
Step 2: Convert USDT to INR (using WazirX)
Assume the USDT/INR rate on WazirX is:
1 USDT = ₹90
Now, let’s calculate how much USDT is needed:
₹96.82 ÷ ₹90 = 1.075USDT
Step 3: Convert USDT back to BTC (using the BTC/USDT rate)
1.075 USDT ÷ 30,000 USDT = 0.0000358 BTC
Final deduction
The system will deduct 0.0000358 BTC from your holdings to cover the remaining renewal amount.
So your renewal is completed using:
- ₹20 from INR
- ₹96.82 worth of BTC
The entire process is seamless and will be handled by WazirX, so you never have to worry about the calculations.
What Happens if You Switch to the Pay Per Trade While Already Being on WazirX ZERO?
If you switch from the WazirX ZERO to the standard Pay Per Trade after ‘X’ days, the ZERO benefits you’ve already paid for will continue until your validity ends.
Let’s understand this with a simple scenario.
Suppose you are on the WazirX ZERO model from 1st January, meaning you enjoy the zero-fee trading for this month, until 31st January.
Now, after 20 days, on 21st January, you decide to switch to the standard trading method, where you pay per trade.
Here’s what’ll happen next:
- You have already paid for the ZERO model until 31st January, so you will continue enjoying zero trading fees for the remaining 11 days (from 21st to 31st January).
- During these 11 days, WazirX will not charge you any trading fees, even though you’ve switched to the Pay Per Trade structure.
- Starting 1st February, once your ZERO validity ends, the regular Pay Per Trade fees will automatically apply, unless you switch back to WazirX ZERO.
What Happens If You Do Not Have Enough Balance?
Your WazirX ZERO model renews on a monthly basis. If your balance is insufficient to cover the full ₹99 (plus applicable taxes) fee, you will still receive a partial validity extension based on the amount available in your account.
Here’s how it works:
Let’s say you only have a balance of ₹ 60 at the time of renewal.
Step 1: Remove the GST component
Since ₹99 is the base fee and GST is 18%, we first convert the available balance into its GST-exclusive value:
₹60 × (100 ÷ 118) = ₹50.85
This ₹50.85 is the actual amount used to calculate your partial validity extension.
Step 2: Calculate how many days of validity you will receive
(₹50.85 ÷ ₹99) × 30 = 15.42 days
Rounded up, you will receive 16 days of WazirX ZERO validity.
Your updated validity
Your account will show an additional 16 days.
Once you add more funds later, WazirX ZERO validity will automatically be renewed based on the newly available balance.
That’s Everything You Need to Know
Whether you’re just getting started or trading daily, the WazirX ZERO model simplifies crypto trading for everyone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How does WazirX ZERO work?
WazirX ZERO gives you unlimited trading with zero trading fee. You pay a monthly charge of ₹99 (plus applicable taxes) that renews automatically, so you can focus on trading while everything else is taken care of. Once active, you can place as many trades as you want across supported markets without worrying about trading fees.
- When and how is WazirX ZERO renewed?
WazirX ZERO renews automatically every month. The renewal charge is taken from the INR balance first. If your INR balance is insufficient, the remaining balance is taken from crypto balances, starting with the lowest-value holdings.
- What happens once the Free Pass ends?
Once your Free Pass ends, WazirX ZERO will renew automatically. A monthly charge of ₹99 plus applicable taxes will be collected from available balance so you can continue trading with zero trading fee.
- Are all tokens supported for the renewal charge?
Yes, there is no designated set of supported crypto tokens for WazirX ZERO renewal. All existing (excluding delisted and unlisted tokens) and newly listed crypto tokens on the platform can be used if needed, commencing with the token of the lowest holding value.
- What happens if I do not have enough balance for the renewal?
If the INR and crypto balance are low, a partial renewal is applied based on the funds you have. You will receive the remaining days once you add more balance. If you have no balance at all, WazirX ZERO will not renew.
- Can I pause WazirX ZERO for a month?
No, you cannot pause it. You can only switch to the Pay Per Trade option if you wish to stop using WazirX ZERO. Under the Pay Per Trade option, you will be charged a trading fee on every trade you make based on your 30-day INR trading volume and WRX holdings. To know more, click here.
- How can I check if WazirX ZERO is active?
You can view your status and renewal details in the WazirX app. Go to Settings > WazirX ZERO.
- What happens if my balance is low at the end of the Free Pass?
If your balance is low, a partial renewal will be applied based on the funds you have. You will receive the remaining days once you add more balance.
- Can I opt out of WazirX ZERO?
Yes, you can switch to the standard Pay Per Trade option at any time.
- If I switch mid-cycle, will I lose my remaining ZERO days?
No. You will continue to enjoy ZERO benefits until your active cycle ends. Once the cycle ends, you will be moved to the Pay Per Trade option, where you will be charged a trade fee on every trade you place. To know more, click here.
- Is TDS still applicable with WazirX ZERO?
Yes. TDS applies as per government regulations. From 1 July 2022, TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) of 1% of the trade value will be deducted on each trade as per the Government’s guidelines issued on Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) transfers. This TDS can be claimed while filing your ITR.
- How will the trading fee be charged under the Pay Per Trade option?
Under Pay Per Trade, a trading fee is applied on every order you place. The exact percentage depends on your 30-day trading volume in the INR market and your current WRX holdings. Your fee is calculated as per the applicable slab you fall into. To know more, click here.
- Where can I find my WazirX ZERO renewal invoice?
Your renewal invoice is sent to you by email every time WazirX ZERO is renewed. You can also download your GST invoice from the WazirX app – Settings > Download Reports > GST Invoice.
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