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Discover the most popular brokers and exchanges from which to buy bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in your country and region.

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Europe

Given the rules and regulations throughout Europe, there is no single exchange that serves the entire region. Here are some of Europe’s most popular exchanges:

Bitpanda

This Austrian-based exchange provides users with a personal wallet and trading platform. Crypto can be purchased with credit card, debit card, SEPA, Skrill, SOFORT, NETELLER and more.

Coinbase

One of the world’s oldest Bitcoin exchanges that allows you to make purchases once your bank account or credit card is linked.

eToro

This renowned trading platform allows you to trade bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies along with stocks, ETFs and commodities.

Kraken

Europe’s premier exchange with one of the largest volumes for BTC-EUR. All you need to get started is a European bank account.

How to buy bitcoin in France

Bitit

Bitit is compliant with both local and European regulations and allows customers to buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies with credit/debit cards, Neosuf and SEPA.

Coinhouse

Coinhouse has 17 cryptocurrencies on offer and was the first exchange to be registered with the AMF. Methods of payment include credit/debit card, Neosurf and SEPA.

Paymium

Established in 2011, Paymium are exchange pioneers and pride themselves on offering negative maker fees to all customers. They accept Euros via wire transfer, credit card, Apple Pay and SEPA.

How to buy bitcoin in Germany

Bitcoin.de

Founded in 2011, it is one of the largest European marketplaces with nearly 1 million users. This platform enables users to buy bitcoin, ethereum and bitcoin cash via wire transfer. Real time trading is not possible.

Bitwala

This innovative platform is both a bank account and bitcoin wallet that charges 1% trading fees. Users can easily switch between assets and make purchases with their Bitwala debit card.

BSDEX

The Borse Stuttgart Digital Exchange allows users to buy and sell Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum and XRP. It’s the first regulated trading platform in Germany and transaction fees are no higher than 0.35%

How to buy bitcoin in Italy

Whilst there are no local exchanges in Italy, you can purchase bitcoin and other cryptocurrency from any of these popular European exchanges: Bitpanda, Coinbase, eToro and Kraken.

How to buy bitcoin in the Netherlands

Bitonic

Bitonic offers a fast and easy way to buy bitcoins via iDEAL, Bancontact, Giropay, or Mybank. You can also make deposits into your Bitonic BL3P exchange account via the bunq app, iDEAL, or SEPA transfer.

How to buy bitcoin in Romania

Bitcoin Romania

This bitcoin brokerage allows customers to buy crypto online via bank transfer or via cash deposit at ZebraPay terminals throughout Romania.

How to buy bitcoin in Russia

Matbea

Having been in operation since 2014, Matbea has many Russian customers who fund their accounts via a cash deposit or bank transfer.

How to buy bitcoin in Spain

While there are no local exchanges in Spain, you can purchase bitcoin and other cryptocurrency from any of these popular European exchanges: Bitpanda, Coinbase, eToro and Kraken.

How to buy bitcoin in Sweden

Safello

This exchange has been in operation since 2013 and allows customers to purchase bitcoin and ethereum via Swish, SEPA, Bank Cards, SWIFT, Faster Payments and Bankgiro.

How to buy bitcoin in Switzerland

Bity

Swiss users can make purchases via Bity ATMs or online on their exchange which accepts both EUR and CHF deposits via online bank transfers, wire tranfers and SOFORT.

How to buy bitcoin in Ukraine

Kuna

Kuna is the first public crypto exchange in the Ukraine and offers over 30 cryptocurrencies. Customers can link their bank cards to their account to begin trading.

North America

How to buy bitcoin in Canada

Bitbuy

You can buy bitcoin and six other cryptocurrencies via their exchange as well as their over-the-counter facilities.

Coinberry

This FINTRAC registered and PIPEDA compliant platform has no funding and withdrawal fees but charges a 0.5% trading fee.

Coinsquare

Located in Toronto, Coinsquare allows you to buy bitcoin with CAD via Interac, Flexepin, money order, bank draft, transfer deposit and credit cards.

Coinsmart

Coinsmart allows you to get started by purchasing bitcoin with a credit card or debit card whilst eTransfers of $2000 or more don’t have deposit fees.

Shakepay

Based in Montreal, Shakepay is a fee-free option for buying crypto. They accept Interac and wire transfers as well as bitcoin and ethereum deposits.

South America

Here are some popular exchanges from which to buy crypto in South America.

Bitex

Bitex is an exchange and broker servicing customers across South America. They accept several methods of payment including cash and AstroPay.

Buda

Customers from Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru can use Buda to purchase crypto. Buda accepts bank transfers in all four countries whilst cash can also be used in Colombia and Peru.

SatoshiTango

Users across several South American countries can purchase several different types of crypto via bank transfer or bank wire as well as via coupons from PagoFacil, RapiPago, BaproPagos, CobroExpress and ProvinciaPagos.

How to buy bitcoin in Argentina

Ripio

Based in Argentina, Ripio allows users to purchase bitcoin, ethereum, DAI and more. Users can make deposits at over 8,000 convenience stores in Argentina via EasyPayment and Rapipago as well as via bank transfer, Mercado Pago and Pix.

How to buy bitcoin in Brazil

Bitcoin To You

Established in 2013, they were the first bitcoin broker in Brazil and accept deposits via online bank transfer.

BitCambio

This Brazilian exchange has accounts with four major Brazilian banks enabling fast and cheap inter-bank transfers for customers.

FlowBTC

Customers enjoy low fees and can fund their account with express deposits which clear on the same day.

FOXBIT

Buy bitcoin via bank transfer with no deposit fees and enjoy fast deposits and withdrawals which take only one minute to confirm.

Mercado Bitcoin

Bitcoin can be purchased with cash deposits and they also offer fee-free online bank transfers once your identity is verified.

How to buy bitcoin in Mexico

Bitso

Accounts can be conveniently funded with SPEI transfer or via cash deposit using Oxxo or at any 7-Eleven in Mexico.

Volabit

This Mexican exchange allows you to fund your account via online bank transfer as well as cash deposits at 7-Eleven, Farmacias Benavides, Farmacias del Ahorro or Extra.

How to buy bitcoin in Venezuela

CryptoBuyer

Buy your bitcoins by funding your account via national bank transfer, credit card or national debit card. The site allows users to purchase Amazon Gift Cards or top up cell phone accounts with bitcoin.

SurBitcoin

Execute private bitcoin transactions with other users who fund their accounts via bank deposit.

Asia and Oceania

How to buy bitcoin in Australia

CoinJar

Whilst based in the UK, this exchange has 15 cryptocurrencies on offer and takes Australian deposits via PayID, BPAY and Blueshyft.

Cointree

Founded in Melbourne in 2013, Cointree provides instant access to 130+ cryptocurrencies and allows users to purchase crypto for their SMSFs. Instant deposits can be made with PayID.

CoinSpot

Catering for both beginners and traders alike, CoinSpot offers access to 260 digital currencies. They have dedicated over-the-counter Trading Desk and SMSF teams to cater for high value traders and institutional investors.

Independent Reserve

This Sydney based exchange has over 150,000 customers from Australia and New Zealand. They accept instant deposits via Osko and PayID.

How to buy bitcoin in India

Giottus

This user-friendly platform has fee-free deposits and withdrawals for INR plus a flat trading fee for buy (0.25%) and sell orders (0.15%).

Unocoin

Over 1.7 million people have used Unocoin which charges a 0.7% buy and sell fee and provides access to more than 50 crypto assets.

How to buy bitcoin in Indonesia

Indodax

With nearly 3 million members, Indodax allows users to trade their favourite cryptocurrencies. Users can fund their account via WeChat Pay, cash deposits or wire transfers from Indonesia banks.

How to buy bitcoin in Japan

bitFlyer

Geared towards traders, this exchange offers users the chance to deposit funds via credit card and bank transfer. bitFlyer's deep liquidity and low fees ensures customers get fair rates.

Coincheck

Coincheck allows users to buy and sell bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies via bank transfer or credit card. Users can also use the platform to pay bills or earn interest by loaning out their crypto.

How to buy bitcoin in New Zealand

Kiwi-Coin

New Zealand owned and operated, this exchange allows customers to deposit via bank transfer and POLi.

How to buy bitcoin in the Philippines

Coinage

Users can fund their accounts via bank transfer or cash deposit

Coins.ph

Licensed by the central bank, Coins.ph has enabled over 10 million Filipinos to purchase crypto. Users can deposit cash via 7-Eleven, Cebuana and M Lhuillier and can even pay bills and make payments via the platform.

PDAX

Established in 2017, PDAX is licensed by the central bank and allows users to fund their accounts via online banking and over-the-counter deposits at 7-Eleven, Cebuana and M Lhuillier.

How to buy bitcoin in South Korea

bithumb

Established in 2013, this platform allows South Korean resident to make deposits and withdrawals using KRW and provides access to hundreds of cryptocurrencies.  

How to buy bitcoin in Thailand

Bitkub

Bitkub was the first exchange to launch a mobile crypto trading app with 24/7 customer support. Users can purchase over 25 different currencies and can fund their accounts via wire transfer from almost every Thai bank.

Satang Pro

Users can place deposits via wire transfer from both Thai and non-Thai banks. Local deposits take up to 24 hours whilst international transfer can take up to seven days.

Middle East and Africa

How to buy bitcoin in Israel

Bits of Gold

This bitcoin broker allows customers to purchase bitcoin with bank transfer, cash or credit card. Customers can also make purchases via their bitcoin ATM in Tel Aviv.

Bit2C

This platform is the largest exchange in Israel and accepts deposits via bank transfer or credit card. Transfers are typically processed within 24 hours.

How to buy bitcoin in Nigeria

NairaEx

Although currently unable to process Naira deposits due to government restrictions, NairaEx has been in operation since 2015 and remains the most popular exchange in Nigeria.

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May 7, 2021
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