Is Coinbase available in Germany?
Coinbase operates in Germany and serves EU customers under a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation passported from Luxembourg, and a Coinbase entity had earlier held one of the first BaFin crypto custody licences.
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, Coinbase is available to residents of Germany. Coinbase secured a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) crypto asset service provider authorisation from the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) in 2025, which passports across European Union member states including Germany, and a Coinbase entity had earlier held one of the first crypto custody licences granted by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). German residents can register, complete identity verification, and fund accounts in euro.
Availability for German residents
As of 18 June 2026, Coinbase is available to residents of Germany. The German regulator is the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). Coinbase serves European Union customers under a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) authorisation obtained from the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) in 2025, which can be passported into Germany and the rest of the EU.
Coinbase also has a longer history with the German regulator: a Coinbase entity was among the first firms to obtain a crypto custody licence from BaFin in the early period of German crypto supervision. The current cross border service to German users runs through the MiCA authorisation.
Access, KYC, and products
Coinbase is a custodial platform, meaning it holds the assets in your account on your behalf unless you move them to a self custody wallet. German users register, complete identity verification (know your customer, or KYC), and typically fund accounts in euro using SEPA bank transfers and other supported methods.
The platform offers spot trading across a range of assets, and additional features such as staking are offered where local rules permit. Fees and the exact product mix change over time, so confirm the current schedule and what is offered to Germany on the platform before trading.
How crypto is taxed in Germany
Germany taxes crypto for individuals under its income tax rules, with guidance issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance (Bundesministerium der Finanzen). In general terms, gains on crypto held by a private individual can be free of tax where the asset has been held for longer than one year, while disposals within a year may be taxable as a private sale once an annual exemption threshold is exceeded. Income such as staking rewards can be treated differently again.
Rules and thresholds change and depend on personal circumstances, so confirm the current treatment with your local tax office (Finanzamt) or a qualified adviser. See the Germany crypto tax page for a fuller explanation. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 18 June 2026).
Several major platforms now serve German residents under the European Union Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework. Availability and products vary, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available in Germany 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.
Regulator and sources
The German regulator is the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), and Coinbase's EU service runs under a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation from the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). The position below is stated as of 18 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Coinbase, company announcement that it secured a Markets in Crypto Assets licence from the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).
- Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), Luxembourg, public register of authorised providers.
- Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), guidance and registers on crypto asset services under MiCA.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coinbase available in Germany?
Yes. As of 18 June 2026, Coinbase is available to residents of Germany and serves EU customers under a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation passported from Luxembourg.
Is Coinbase regulated in Germany?
Coinbase serves German users under a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation from the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, and a Coinbase entity earlier held a crypto custody licence from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), which supervises crypto activity in Germany (as of 18 June 2026).
Can I buy crypto with euro on Coinbase in Germany?
Yes. German users can typically fund accounts in euro using SEPA bank transfers and other supported methods after completing identity verification. Confirm the current funding options on the platform.
Is it legal to use Coinbase in Germany?
Yes. Holding, buying, and selling crypto is legal in Germany, and Coinbase operates under a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation that covers German users (as of 18 June 2026).
How are Coinbase gains taxed in Germany?
Germany taxes crypto under its income tax rules, with guidance from the Federal Ministry of Finance. Gains on assets held by a private individual for longer than one year can be free of tax, while shorter holdings may be taxable. See the Germany crypto tax page. This is general information, not tax advice.
Where can I confirm Coinbase's authorisation?
Coinbase publishes information on its licences, and each named regulator keeps a public register, including the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier in Luxembourg. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm the position before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability, authorisations, and the rules that govern them can change at short notice and vary by region. The position on this page is dated 18 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority and the platform before you act.
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