OKX, Bybit UK and Kraken each publish UK spot services. Retail derivatives are broadly restricted. Kraken applies a 24-hour cooling-off period before a newly verified account can trade and states that UK residents cannot take part in its affiliate or referral programme.
This page covers 4 platforms: 3 publish a local service subject to requirements, 1 remain unconfirmed. 4 of those records carry an official source and a review date.
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Binance affiliate guidance restricts promotional content and referral links targeting this market. Consult local terms for product access.
Binance Affiliate Program: Restricted Countries GuideReviewed
The catalogue holds no rate table scoped to this region. The reference rates on the platform page are general benchmarks.
Read the platform profileBybit UK service
Local service entityBybit UK
The UK site has published information about its spot service. Five GBP spot pairs were delisted on 2026-08-31, but this does not mean the whole UK service has closed. Use UK crypto-pair rates and confirm the account requirements, service provider and referral rules on the official site.
Delisting of 5 GBP Spot Trading Pairs on August 31, 2026Reviewed
| Rate table | Maker | Taker | Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bybit UK · base crypto spot | 0.10% | 0.10% | 2026-09-05 |
Local service, subject to requirements
Local service entityPayward Limited / Payward Ltd.（加密服务）；Payward Services Limited（电子货币）
UK retail spot access requires verification, an assessment and self-categorisation. Newly verified accounts have a 24-hour cooling-off period before trading. Retail derivatives are unavailable, and Affiliate/Referral programs are unavailable to UK residents.
Changes for Clients Residing in the United KingdomReviewed
The catalogue holds no rate table scoped to this region. The reference rates on the platform page are general benchmarks.
Read the platform profileLocal service, subject to requirements
Local service entityAux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd. (Seychelles)
The UK product table lists spot order-book trading, Convert and GBP deposits/withdrawals. UK retail derivatives and P2P are restricted; registration and available assets remain subject to local account conditions.
OKX UK: what can I use in the United Kingdom?Reviewed
The catalogue holds no rate table scoped to this region. The reference rates on the platform page are general benchmarks.
Read the platform profileOrdered by platform name, not as a ranking. A published local service does not mean you personally qualify to open an account, and unknown fees are never treated as zero.
Understanding fees
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Choosing a platform
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Funding & withdrawals
The same asset name does not establish network compatibility. Start with the recipient’s instructions.
