Verdict
Higher trust score: NordBastion
Based on our trust scoring, NordBastion comes out ahead of DFX Swiss (8.6 vs 7.4). The gap reflects differences in KYC stance, custody model and operational track record.
Note: Scores are our independent assessment. Both services have valid use cases — read each detail page before deciding.
Score breakdown
Overall /10
DFX Swiss
7.4
Good
NordBastion
8.6
Good
Privacy /100
DFX Swiss
58
Average
NordBastion
87
Good
Trust /100
DFX Swiss
87
Good
NordBastion
84
Good
Side by side
KYC level
L3Tiered
L1Anonymous
Tagline
Swiss non-custodial fiat on/off-ramp by DFX AG (Zug, 2021) — SEPA/SWIFT to 80+ cryptos, no KYC up to 1000 CHF/day, crypto goes directly to your wallet. Open-source API, Swiss SRO license.
Privacy-first VPS and dedicated servers across four Nordic jurisdictions (Stockholm, Helsinki, Oslo, Reykjavík). No ID at signup, paid in twelve cryptocurrencies, monthly-signed warrant canary.
Jurisdiction
Switzerland (DFX AG, Zug)
EE (operator) · SE/FI/NO/IS (infra)
Founded
2021
2023
Tor / .onion
No
No
Categories
Exchange, Indie exchange
VPS, Hosting
Feature comparison 10
DFX Swiss
NordBastion
Bitcoin (BTC)
Accepts Monero (XMR)
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Non-custodial
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Open source
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Accepts fiat
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Mobile app
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Web app
Instant
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Available worldwide
Requires email
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