Europe
A list of ways to purchase bitcoin in Europe.
Bitpanda
Bitpanda is a regulated European crypto exchange with licenses across multiple EU countries. Users can buy Bitcoin using SEPA transfers, credit/debit cards, iDEAL, SOFORT, Skrill, NETELLER and more payment methods. Features include a built-in wallet and mobile apps.
Coinbase
Coinbase is extensively regulated across Europe with entities authorized by the FCA, BaFin, and CBI. European users can buy Bitcoin using SEPA transfers, iDEAL (Netherlands), credit/debit cards, and bank transfers.
Kraken
Kraken is regulated in Europe with Central Bank of Ireland EMI & Bank of Spain VASP registration. Users can buy & sell Bitcoin using SEPA transfers with low fees. One of the world's longest-standing Bitcoin buying, selling, and trading platforms.
Uphold
Uphold is available across Europe with FCIS registration. Users can buy Bitcoin using SEPA transfers, credit/debit cards and other supported payment methods.
Coin ATM Radar
A map that allows you to find Cash to Bitcoin ATMs in any location in the world.
NETELLER
Online money transfer service that allows you to buy Bitcoin.
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Financial & Regulatory Licenses
Exchange | Licenses & Regulation |
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Bitpanda | Registered VASP in Austria, France, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, Sweden and Norway. Licensed by BaFin in Germany for crypto custody and trading. |
Coinbase | Chartered by New York State Department of Financial Services for virtual currency. |
Kraken | Registered money services business with FinCEN (USA). |
Uphold | FinCEN (USA), FCA (UK), FINTRAC (Canada), FCIS (EU) |
Coin ATM Radar | This is a map only. Please check with individual ATM operators for their regulatory status and licenses. |
NETELLER | Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom. |
Deposit Fees
These are fees exchanges may charge for deposits. Fees are subject to change.
Exchange | Deposit Fees |
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Bitpanda |
SEPA: Free |
Coinbase |
ACH: Free Wire: $10 USD SEPA: €0.15 EUR SWIFT: Free |
Kraken |
ACH: $0 Wire: $0 SEPA: $0 SWIFT: $3 |
Uphold |
ACH: Free Wire: $0 - $20 SEPA: Free FPS: Free |
Mobile App Support
Exchange | iOS App | Android App |
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Bitpanda | ||
Coinbase | ||
Kraken | ||
Uphold | ||
Coin ATM Radar | ||
NETELLER |
Earn Interest & Rewards
The following table shows interest rates offered by exchanges.
Exchange | Interest Rate & Details |
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Bitpanda |
2.65%
EUR 3.95%, USD 3.96%, GBP 3.96%.
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Coinbase |
4.70%
Earn 4.70% APY rewards by holding USDC on Coinbase. USDC is fully backed 1:1 by US dollars. Minimum $1.
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Kraken |
0.15% - 6.5%
Available for BTC (0.15% bonded/0.1% flexible), USDT/USD/USDC (6.5% bonded/4.5% flexible), and EUR (4.45% bonded/3.5% flexible).
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Uphold |
2 - 4.65%
Earn up to 4.65% APY on USD balances of $1,000 or more, or 2% APY on balances below $1,000 in Uphold's USD Interest Account.
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Exchange snapshots
Bitpanda
Bitpanda snapshot | |
Minimum Deposit | $1 |
iOS app score |
4.7
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Android app score |
3.5
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Deposit Methods | iDEAL, SEPA, Bank Account, Credit Card, Debit Card, giropay, EPS, SOFORT, Skrill, NETELLER |
Coinbase
Coinbase snapshot | |
Minimum Deposit | $1 |
iOS app score |
4.7
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Android app score |
4.6
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Deposit Methods | ACH, Wire Transfer, Debit Card, Bank Account, PayPal, Apple Pay, iDEAL, SEPA, Interac e-Transfer, Instant Verification |
Review | Read our review |
Kraken
Kraken snapshot | |
Minimum Deposit | $1 |
iOS app score |
4.7
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Android app score |
4.3
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Deposit Methods | ACH, Bank Account, Apple Pay, SEPA, Interac e-Transfer, Debit Card, PayPal, Instant Verification |
Uphold
Uphold snapshot | |
Minimum Deposit | $1 |
iOS app score |
4.6
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Android app score |
4.7
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Deposit Methods | ACH, Bank Account, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Credit Card, Debit Card, SEPA, Interac e-Transfer |
Coin ATM Radar
Coin ATM Radar snapshot | |
Minimum Deposit | $1 |
iOS app score |
4.5
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Android app score |
4.5
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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Deposit Methods | Cash |
NETELLER
NETELLER snapshot | |
Minimum Deposit | $1 |
Deposit Methods | NETELLER |