Is Changelly available in India?
Changelly is not available to residents of India in the way an authorised local platform would be. In October 2025 the Financial Intelligence Unit India named Changelly among offshore platforms ordered to be blocked for operating without registration under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, and Changelly is not registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit India.
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 26 June 2026, Changelly is treated as not available to residents of India. In October 2025 the Financial Intelligence Unit India listed Changelly among a group of offshore crypto platforms ordered to be blocked for operating without registration under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, and the takedown was pursued under the Information Technology Act. Changelly is not registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit India, which is the body that registers reporting entities dealing in virtual digital assets. A resident who can still reach the service would be using an offshore platform that the Indian authorities have asked to be blocked, so this page treats Changelly as not available in India.
Availability for India residents
As of 26 June 2026, Changelly is treated as not available to residents of India. In October 2025 the Financial Intelligence Unit India named Changelly among offshore crypto platforms that had not registered as reporting entities and ordered access to their websites and apps to be blocked. The action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and pursued through the Information Technology Act.
In India, a person or business that deals in virtual digital assets and serves residents must register with the Financial Intelligence Unit India and meet anti money laundering and reporting duties. A registered platform appears on the unit's list of reporting entities. Changelly is not shown as a registered reporting entity, and it was named in the group of offshore platforms ordered to be blocked.
Changelly is operated by a company registered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and is not registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit India. For that reason this page treats Changelly as not available in India, and a resident should not rely on it as an authorised route. Confirm the current standing on the primary sources before acting.
How the Changelly swap service works
The standard Changelly product is a non custodial swap service. It acts as an intermediary that routes a trade through partner platforms and sends the crypto to a wallet address you provide, rather than holding your funds in an account. A separate product, Changelly Pro, is a centralised exchange with an order book and its own list of restricted regions, so confirm which product you are using.
When you buy crypto with a card, Changelly works with third party providers that run their own identity checks. Because Changelly is an offshore service that is not registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit India, a India resident using it is dealing with a platform supervised outside the local regime. Confirm the current product list, fees, and any restrictions before you act, because the position can change.
How crypto is taxed in India
Crypto in India is taxed under rules administered by the Income Tax Department. As of 26 June 2026, income from the transfer of a virtual digital asset is subject to a flat thirty percent tax, and a one percent tax is deducted at source on transfers above set thresholds.
This page summarises the headline treatment only. See the India crypto tax page for a fuller explanation, and confirm the current treatment with the Income Tax Department or a qualified local adviser. This is general information, not tax advice.
Regulator and sources
Platforms that deal in virtual digital assets for residents of India must register with the Financial Intelligence Unit India and meet anti money laundering duties. The position below is stated as of 26 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Financial Intelligence Unit India, the registration regime for reporting entities dealing in virtual digital assets and the October 2025 action against unregistered offshore platforms.
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act and the related Information Technology Act provisions used to order the blocking of unregistered platforms.
- Income Tax Department, the tax treatment of income from the transfer of a virtual digital asset.
- Changelly company information stating registration in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Frequently asked questions
Is Changelly available in India?
No. As of 26 June 2026, Changelly is treated as not available to residents of India. In October 2025 the Financial Intelligence Unit India named Changelly among offshore platforms ordered to be blocked for operating without registration, and Changelly is not a registered reporting entity.
Is Changelly registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit India?
No. Changelly is operated by a company registered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and is not shown as a registered reporting entity with the Financial Intelligence Unit India. It was named among offshore platforms ordered to be blocked in October 2025.
Does Changelly hold my crypto?
In its standard swap product Changelly is non custodial and acts only as an intermediary, so it does not hold your funds and the crypto is sent to a wallet address you provide. Changelly Pro is a centralised product with different terms.
Is it legal to hold crypto in India?
Yes. Holding, buying, and selling crypto is not banned in India, and registered platforms operate as reporting entities under the Financial Intelligence Unit India. The question on this page is the availability of Changelly, not whether owning crypto is allowed.
How is crypto taxed in India?
Income from the transfer of a virtual digital asset in India is subject to a flat thirty percent tax, and a one percent tax is deducted at source on transfers above set thresholds. See the India crypto tax page. This is general information, not tax advice.
Where can I confirm the current position?
Check the Financial Intelligence Unit India list of registered reporting entities and its public notices, and Changelly's own published terms and supported countries. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm availability before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability can change, and India has acted against offshore platforms that operate without registering with the Financial Intelligence Unit India. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Financial Intelligence Unit India and the platform before you act.
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