Is Binance available in the United Kingdom?
Binance is available to United Kingdom residents with limits. It operates a United Kingdom facing service under the Financial Conduct Authority financial promotions regime, working with an FCA authorised partner to approve promotions. Binance is not itself on the FCA register of cryptoasset firms, and crypto derivatives are not offered to United Kingdom retail consumers because of an FCA ban.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
Partly. As of June 2026 Binance is available to United Kingdom residents for spot trading and certain other products, operating under the Financial Conduct Authority financial promotions regime through an FCA authorised partner that approves its promotions. Binance is not on the FCA register of cryptoasset firms in its own name, and crypto derivatives are not offered to United Kingdom retail consumers because the FCA bans the sale of these products to retail. Confirm the current position before acting.
What Binance is and the United Kingdom position
Binance is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world by reported trading volume, offering spot trading, staking and earn products, and a wide range of assets to customers across many countries.
In the United Kingdom, Binance offers a service to residents and has adapted to the Financial Conduct Authority financial promotions regime that took effect on 8 October 2023, including operating a United Kingdom facing domain and working with an FCA authorised firm to approve its financial promotions. Binance restored some earn products for eligible United Kingdom users in 2025 after regulatory steps.
Binance is not itself on the FCA register of cryptoasset firms, and the FCA had previously declined a registration application from a Binance entity. Its United Kingdom offering therefore relies on the financial promotions route rather than on its own cryptoasset registration. This position is current as of June 2026 and can change, so confirm it before acting.
How Binance operates in the United Kingdom
- Financial promotions route. Binance offers a United Kingdom facing service that complies with the FCA financial promotions regime, with promotions approved by an FCA authorised partner. This is different from holding an FCA cryptoasset registration in its own name (as of June 2026).
- Not on the FCA cryptoasset register. Binance is not on the Financial Conduct Authority register of cryptoasset firms, and an earlier registration application by a Binance entity was not approved. United Kingdom users are not protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for crypto holdings (as of June 2026).
- Retail derivatives ban. The FCA prohibits the sale of crypto derivatives such as futures and options to retail consumers, in force since 6 January 2021. These products are not offered to United Kingdom retail users (as of June 2026).
- Onboarding controls. United Kingdom users must complete identity verification and, under the financial promotions rules, an appropriateness check, a self categorisation statement, and a cooling off period as a first time customer (as of June 2026).
- Funding and banking. Funding methods for United Kingdom users have varied over time, and some banks have at points restricted transfers to the platform. Check the current funding options before relying on a particular method (as of June 2026).
What this means for United Kingdom residents
Binance is available to United Kingdom residents within the limits above, so this site can point United Kingdom users to it while being clear that it is not on the FCA cryptoasset register and relies on the financial promotions route. Expect identity verification, an appropriateness check, and a cooling off period as a new customer.
Because Binance is not registered as a cryptoasset firm with the FCA in its own name, United Kingdom users do not get FCA cryptoasset registration oversight of the platform, and crypto holdings are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Read the risk warnings shown at sign up and only commit funds you understand and can afford to lose.
How crypto is taxed in the United Kingdom is handled by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs, generally through capital gains tax on disposals and income tax in some cases. See the United Kingdom crypto tax page for a general explanation. This is general information and not tax advice, so verify your position with a qualified professional before filing.
Regulator and sources
The relevant United Kingdom authority is the Financial Conduct Authority for the financial promotions regime and the cryptoasset register, and His Majesty's Revenue and Customs for tax.
- Financial Conduct Authority, register of cryptoasset firms and policy on the financial promotions regime for cryptoassets effective 8 October 2023.
- Binance, blog updates on its United Kingdom service, its United Kingdom domain, and the restoration of earn products for United Kingdom users.
- Reporting on the FCA decision not to approve an earlier Binance registration application in the United Kingdom.
- His Majesty's Revenue and Customs, guidance on the taxation of cryptoassets.
Binance offers a service to United Kingdom residents as of June 2026 under the financial promotions regime, but it is not on the FCA cryptoasset register. Compare the platforms that genuinely serve United Kingdom users, including ones that are on the FCA register, before you choose.
Every availability status here is dated and checked against the named regulator's public register. We never place a link to a platform where it is not available.
Frequently asked questions
Can United Kingdom residents use Binance?
Yes, within limits. As of June 2026 Binance offers a United Kingdom facing service for spot trading and certain products under the FCA financial promotions regime, working with an FCA authorised partner. Crypto derivatives are not available to retail users. Confirm the current position before acting.
Is Binance on the FCA register in the United Kingdom?
No. Binance is not on the Financial Conduct Authority register of cryptoasset firms in its own name, and an earlier registration application by a Binance entity was not approved. Its United Kingdom offering relies on the financial promotions route rather than its own cryptoasset registration.
Can I trade crypto derivatives on Binance in the United Kingdom?
No. The Financial Conduct Authority bans the sale of crypto derivatives such as futures and options to retail consumers, in force since 6 January 2021. These products are not offered to United Kingdom retail users as of June 2026.
Are my Binance crypto holdings protected in the United Kingdom?
Crypto holdings are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, and because Binance is not on the FCA cryptoasset register in its own name there is no FCA cryptoasset registration oversight of the platform. Consider this when deciding how much to commit.
How is Binance crypto taxed in the United Kingdom?
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs treats crypto disposals as potentially subject to capital gains tax, and some activity can be subject to income tax. This is general information, not tax advice. See the United Kingdom crypto tax page and verify your position with a qualified professional.
Rules change frequently. Binance availability and its United Kingdom arrangements have changed several times and can change again at short notice. Binance is not on the FCA cryptoasset register and its offering relies on the financial promotions route. The United Kingdom is also moving toward a wider authorisation regime under new cryptoasset regulations. This page is dated June 2026 and was last reviewed on 11 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Financial Conduct Authority and Binance before you act.
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