Is Bitpanda available in the United Kingdom?
Bitpanda is available to residents of the United Kingdom through its entity Bitpanda Broker UK Ltd, which has been registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a cryptoasset firm since February 2025. The FCA registration is for anti money laundering supervision. Supported products and features can change, so confirm what Bitpanda currently offers to UK users before acting.
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.
As of June 2026 Bitpanda is available to residents of the United Kingdom. It serves UK users through Bitpanda Broker UK Ltd, which has been registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a cryptoasset firm under the money laundering regulations since February 2025. That registration covers anti money laundering supervision rather than broader financial services authorisation. Crypto is legal in the United Kingdom, and cryptoasset firms must register with the FCA and follow its financial promotion rules. Supported products, assets, and funding methods are set by Bitpanda and can change, so confirm the current details before acting.
Availability for United Kingdom residents
As of June 2026 Bitpanda is available to residents of the United Kingdom. It serves UK users through a local entity, Bitpanda Broker UK Ltd. The regulator is the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which supervises cryptoasset firms in the United Kingdom for anti money laundering purposes and sets the rules for cryptoasset financial promotions.
Bitpanda Broker UK Ltd has been registered with the FCA as a cryptoasset firm under the money laundering regulations since February 2025, which lets it offer compliant services to UK residents. This registration is specifically for anti money laundering supervision and is not the same as full financial services authorisation, so the consumer protections that apply to some regulated investments do not automatically apply to cryptoassets. The scope of products, supported assets, and funding methods is set by Bitpanda and can change, so confirm what it currently offers to UK users on its own site, and check the entry on the FCA register, before acting.
Access, KYC, and products
Bitpanda is a custodial platform, which means it holds the assets in your account on your behalf rather than giving you the private keys. To open an account, a UK resident completes identity verification (know your customer, or KYC) in line with the anti money laundering obligations that apply to FCA registered cryptoasset firms. Funding is typically by bank transfer or card where supported, in pounds sterling.
Bitpanda offers spot trading across a range of digital assets and, in some markets, additional products such as exposure to other asset classes through its broker model. The specific assets and features available to UK users are set by Bitpanda and can change, so confirm the current offering on the Bitpanda site. UK financial promotions for cryptoassets must carry FCA mandated risk warnings and a cooling off period for new customers. For how any gains are taxed, see the United Kingdom tax section below.
How crypto is taxed in the United Kingdom
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) generally treats crypto as property for tax, a position current as of June 2026. Disposing of crypto by selling, swapping, or spending it can create a capital gains tax charge on gains above the annual exempt amount, while crypto received as income, such as from employment or certain rewards, is subject to income tax and national insurance where relevant. New rules under the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework increase the information that platforms report. Treatment depends on your circumstances, so keep records and confirm with HMRC or a qualified adviser. See the United Kingdom crypto tax page. This is general information, not tax advice (as of June 2026).
Bitpanda is one of the platforms available to United Kingdom residents through an FCA registered cryptoasset firm, alongside other FCA registered providers. Availability, products, and fees vary, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available in the United Kingdom before you choose. Some links may be affiliate links, and we list a platform only where it is genuinely available.
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.
Regulator and sources
The regulator for cryptoasset firms in the United Kingdom is the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which supervises them for anti money laundering purposes and sets the financial promotion rules. The position below is stated as of June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) register of cryptoasset firms, listing Bitpanda Broker UK Ltd as registered since February 2025.
- FCA rules on cryptoasset financial promotions, including risk warnings and the cooling off period for new customers.
- Bitpanda announcement that UK residents can register through Bitpanda Broker UK Ltd following its FCA registration.
- His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) cryptoassets manual on the tax treatment of crypto.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitpanda available in the United Kingdom?
Yes. As of June 2026 Bitpanda is available to residents of the United Kingdom through its entity Bitpanda Broker UK Ltd, which has been registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a cryptoasset firm since February 2025. Supported products and features can change, so confirm what Bitpanda currently offers to UK users before acting.
Is Bitpanda regulated by the FCA?
Bitpanda Broker UK Ltd is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under the money laundering regulations to carry on cryptoasset business in the United Kingdom, a registration in place since February 2025. This registration is for anti money laundering supervision and is not the same as broader financial services authorisation. Confirm the entry on the FCA register before acting, as of June 2026.
Is crypto legal in the United Kingdom?
Yes. Buying, holding, and selling crypto is legal in the United Kingdom as of June 2026. Cryptoasset firms must register with the Financial Conduct Authority for anti money laundering purposes, and financial promotions for cryptoassets must follow FCA rules. This is general information, not advice.
How is crypto taxed in the United Kingdom?
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) generally treats crypto as property for tax, so disposing of it by selling, swapping, or spending can create a capital gains tax charge above the annual exempt amount, while crypto received as income is subject to income tax. See the United Kingdom crypto tax page. This is general information, not tax advice, as of June 2026.
How do I sign up to Bitpanda from the United Kingdom?
A UK resident opens an account with Bitpanda Broker UK Ltd, completes identity verification under know your customer rules, and funds the account by the supported methods. Available products and funding options are set by Bitpanda and can change, so confirm the current details on the Bitpanda site, as of June 2026.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability, FCA registration, and the products offered can change at short notice. The position on this page is dated June 17, 2026. Confirm the current status with Bitpanda and the Financial Conduct Authority before you act.
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