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Best crypto exchanges in the United Kingdom
5 licensed crypto exchanges, ranked on the company that would actually open your account. How we rate
Cryptoassets are highly volatile and largely unregulated in some countries. You could lose all the money you invest, and you may not be protected by a compensation scheme.
Links to providers are paused for UK visitors while we finish a review of the UK financial-promotion rules. Rankings and reviews are still available.
All 5 crypto exchanges
| # | Exchange | Trading fee | Cryptoassets | Min. deposit | Coinish Score | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Not verified | 400+ | Not verified | 79rated 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Licensed in the United Kingdom · FCA | 0.8% | 200+ | Not verified | 75rated 4.0/5 | |
| 3 |  Licensed in the United Kingdom · FCA | 1%App fee | 100+ | Not verified | 70rated 3.5/5 | |
| 4 | Licensed in the United Kingdom · FCA | 0.4% | Not verified | Not verified | 58rated 3.7/5 | |
| 5 |  Licensed in the United Kingdom · FCA | 1.2% | 99+ | Not verified | 57rated 3.0/5 |
Good to know
Crypto rules in the United Kingdom
Crypto marketing to UK consumers falls under the FCA's cryptoasset financial promotions regime, including for overseas firms. Crypto derivatives (including crypto CFDs) may not be sold to UK retail consumers.
Regulator sources (2)
“The cryptoasset financial promotions regime applies to all firms marketing cryptoassets to UK consumers, regardless of whether the firm is based overseas”
fca.org.uk · Oct 5, 2026
“The FCA has published final rules banning the sale of derivatives and exchange traded notes (ETNs) that reference certain types of cryptoassets to retail consumers”
fca.org.uk · Oct 5, 2026
Crypto in the United Kingdom at a glance
- 5 crypto exchanges with a verified licence serve residents of the United Kingdom: 5 hold a local licence (FCA).
- Top pick by Coinish Score: Crypto.com (79/100, Editor Rating 4.2/5).
- Lowest order-book trading fee: 0.4% (Bitstamp).
How this ranking works
Ranked by Coinish Score: half the Editor Rating for the entity that serves residents of the United Kingdom, half Market Signal. Brokers without enough verified data for a rating are placed by Market Signal and labelled; brokers with neither are listed last. How we rate
Crypto in the United Kingdom: what to know
All 5 crypto exchanges on this list hold a licence from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (Crypto.com, Kraken, eToro, Bitstamp and Gemini).
Base-tier spot taker fees on the order-book exchanges here run from 0.4% (Bitstamp) to 1.2% (Gemini). Apps without an order book charge a per-trade fee instead: eToro 1%.
What to check before you open an account in United Kingdom
- Search the company name on the FCA register (register.fca.org.uk).
- Check which company your contract is with. Crypto.com, for example, onboards residents of the United Kingdom through Foris DAX UK Limited (FCA), and the name on the account-opening documents should match the list.
Is crypto trading legal in the United Kingdom?
Yes, with restrictions. Crypto marketing to UK consumers falls under the FCA's cryptoasset financial promotions regime, including for overseas firms. Crypto derivatives (including crypto CFDs) may not be sold to UK retail consumers.
Sources: fca.org.uk, fca.org.uk
What is the best crypto exchange in the United Kingdom?
By Coinish Score, Crypto.com (79/100, Editor Rating 4.2/5), through Foris DAX UK Limited (FCA). Kraken (75) and eToro (70) follow. The score rates the company that would serve you in the United Kingdom, so the same brand can rank differently in another country.
Do you pay tax on crypto profits in the United Kingdom?
HMRC charges Capital Gains Tax when you sell, exchange or give away cryptoasset tokens such as bitcoin or ether. Capital Gains Tax is due only on overall gains above the tax-free allowance, which is £3,000.
Coinish isn't a tax adviser: check your own situation with the tax authority or an accountant.
Sources: gov.uk (1), gov.uk (2)
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