Crypto Exchanges by Country

We keep an up to date list of restricted and available countries for every crypto exchange we list on our website. This allows you to easily find exchanges servicing customers from your country.

Note: Each country page only lists exchanges officially supporting traders in the selected territory. See our “No KYC” category for an additional list of exchanges accessible with a VPN.

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FAQs

Cryptocurrency regulations are different in every country. Lots of countries and territories have vastly different crypto laws, and some have not enacted any laws as of yet. This means that in some countries (or even jurisdictions within the same country), certain exchanges may not be legal to use.

There is no global regulatory framework or standard for operating a crypto exchange, which means many exchanges simply avoid providing service to customers from certain countries.

Why is an exchange not operating in my country?

There are very few countries where crypto trading is outright banned by laws. In most cases, the exchanges simply don’t want to deal with regulatory hurdles in a certain jurisdiction, or are in the process of obtaining proper licenses.

In certain countries, obtaining the proper licenses for crypto brokers is a difficult and costly multi-year process. Even large exchanges such as Binance or Bybit have found that it’s easier to restrict service to large markets such as United Kingdom or United States, compared to trying to please the regulators.

  • If an exchange restricts trading from my country, does it mean trading on it is illegal?

    If a certain exchange specifically restricts trading from your country of residence, then using it is against the exchange’s terms of use. Most traders bypass this by using a VPN to change their IP to another country. Keep in mind that large exchanges are taking their country restrictions seriously, and may suspend your account if they detect you are using it from a restricted territory.

  • How to buy crypto if my country restricts it?

    You should always comply with any local laws. Most countries do not prohibit buying cryptocurrency, but some make it difficult.

    It’s always a good idea to have one reputable “fiat gateway” exchange such as Coinbase which accepts bank transfers or bank cards for crypto purchases. Coinbase operates worldwide, except in a few sanctioned countries.

    Once you buy Bitcoin or Ethereum with fiat money, send the crypto directly to another exchange or wallet where you trade.

    Alternatively, if you have issues depositing fiat through bank transfers or credit cards, you can use exchanges with peer-to-peer marketplaces. These marketplaces will connect you with other people who are often accepting dozens of different payment methods.

    We have a detailed step-by-step guide on How to convert fiat to crypto with VPN here.

  • My country doesn’t allow derivatives trading, how can I trade with leverage?

    To “protect” their citizens, a few countries have made it illegal to trade with leverage. To bypass this, consider using an exchange without KYC policies in place. Most of these no-kyc exchanges have relaxed rules about trading from restricted territories, but it’s always advisable to use a VPN in case you are accessing it from a restricted territory.

  • Is there a way to KYC if I’m in restricted country?

    You can look into getting a Palau ID on https://rns.id/. This will allow you to get a digital residency ID card.

    Once you receive your ID card by mail, you can use it to pass KYC process on most exchanges without any issues.

    Learn more about using Palau ID with exchanges here.

  • Will my funds be locked if an exchange stops servicing my country?

    If an exchange exits a certain jurisdiction, customers are always notified months in advance, and will always able to withdraw their funds in time.

    We have never heard of any cases where an exchange would lock up funds for legitimate users.