Crypto Exchanges Available in the United Kingdom

18 exchanges currently serve residents of the United Kingdom. Strike ranks highest overall in the United Kingdom on fees, asset selection, and trust. Crypto derivatives cannot be sold to retail investors, and crypto ATMs are illegal because no operator holds Financial Conduct Authority registration. Last verified September 3, 2026.

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All Exchanges Serving the United Kingdom

#ExchangeTypeAssetsTypical feeKYCPayment methodsAction
1Strikebroker1$5.55Requiredbank transfer, debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, wire transfer, direct depositVisit Strike
2Krakencentralized exchange102—RequiredACH, wire transfer, SEPA, Faster Payments, debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Interac e-Transfer, iDEAL, PIX, speiVisit Kraken
3Robinhood Cryptobroker44$9.50Requiredbank transfer, debit card, Apple Pay, Google PayVisit Robinhood Crypto
4Crypto.com Exchangecentralized exchange68—Requiredbank transferVisit Crypto.com Exchange
5Coinbase Exchangecentralized exchange76—Required—Visit Coinbase Exchange
6Upholdbroker63—RequiredACH, wire transfer, debit card, credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, samsung pay, PayPal, venmoVisit Uphold
7Bitstamp by Robinhoodcentralized exchange40$11.00Requiredbank transfer, card, Apple Pay, Google PayVisit Bitstamp by Robinhood
8Nexobroker31—Requiredbank transfer, debit card, credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH, wire transferVisit Nexo
9eTorobroker33—Requiredbank transfer, debit card, credit card, PayPal, neteller, skrill, iDEAL, trustly, przelewy24, etoro moneyVisit eToro
10KuCoincentralized exchange98—Required—Visit KuCoin
11Bybitcentralized exchange89—Requiredbank transfer, credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, p2pVisit Bybit
12Bitgetcentralized exchange93—Requiredbank transfer, visa, mastercard, Google Pay, Apple Pay, p2pVisit Bitget
13Binancecentralized exchange85—Requiredbank transfer, card, Apple Pay, Google PayVisit Binance
14Bitunixcentralized exchange71—Required—Visit Bitunix
15VALRcentralized exchange16$9.75—bank transfer, SEPA, swift, credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, Google PayVisit VALR
16SwissBorgbroker34—Requiredbank transfer, SEPA, Faster Payments, swift, debit card, credit card, Apple Pay, Google PayVisit SwissBorg
17Bitpandabroker35—RequiredSEPA, credit card, debit card, PayPal, klarna, zimpler, postepayVisit Bitpanda
18Independent Reservecentralized exchange14—Requiredbank transfer, payid, osko, swift, paynow, fast, debit card, credit card, PayPalVisit Independent Reserve

Fees are estimated from each exchange's published schedule for a $500 market buy using the cheapest common payment method. Rankings are not influenced by affiliate relationships. Scores are explained in our methodology.

Crypto Regulation in the United Kingdom

Buying cryptocurrency is legal in the United Kingdom, and any firm exchanging crypto for money with UK customers must be registered with the Financial Conduct Authority under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. Operating without that registration is a criminal offence. A full authorisation regime is close behind. The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2026 were made on 4 February 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority set out the rules in policy statements published on 30 June 2026, and the authorisation gateway opens on 30 September 2026 ahead of the regime taking effect on 25 October 2027. Marketing rules already apply. Since 8 October 2023 a crypto promotion aimed at UK consumers must carry a prescribed risk warning, a first-time investor with a firm must wait through a 24 hour cooling-off period before receiving a direct offer, and incentives such as refer-a-friend bonuses are banned. As of September 2026, retail investors can buy crypto exchange traded notes on a UK exchange, a ban the Financial Conduct Authority lifted on 8 October 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which exchange is best in the United Kingdom?
Strike ranks highest on our composite score in the United Kingdom, which weighs cost, availability, asset selection, trust, and usability. See the methodology page for the weights.
Is crypto legal in the United Kingdom?
18 exchanges we have verified serve residents of the United Kingdom. Crypto derivatives cannot be sold to retail investors, and crypto ATMs are illegal because no operator holds Financial Conduct Authority registration. See the regulation section on this page for detail.
Can I use Crypto.com Exchange in the United Kingdom?
Yes. Crypto.com Exchange serves United Kingdom residents. GBP deposits and withdrawals via Faster Payments. Derivatives trading is separately restricted for the UK.
Do I pay tax on crypto in the United Kingdom?
HM Revenue and Customs has no special crypto tax rules and applies ordinary tax law. Hold crypto as a personal investment and your disposals fall under capital gains tax, with holdings of the same token pooled under section 104 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992. As of September 2026, the annual exempt amount is 3,000 pounds for the 2026/27 tax year, and gains above it are taxed at 18 percent within the basic rate band and 24 percent above it. Mining and staking rewards are normally taxed as miscellaneous income at the value received, and selling those tokens later is a separate capital gains event.

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