CoinJar: availability and regulation
CoinJar is an Australian cryptocurrency exchange that also serves the United Kingdom and parts of the United States. It is registered with AUSTRAC in Australia and with the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom for anti money laundering purposes.
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.
CoinJar is an Australian cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2013. As of April 2026 it serves Australia, the United Kingdom, and parts of the United States, with related coverage in Ireland. It is registered as a digital currency exchange provider with AUSTRAC in Australia and is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom as a cryptoasset business for anti money laundering purposes. The platform is custodial. The FCA registration covers anti money laundering compliance, not broader conduct or investor protection. Supported assets and fees change over time, so check the current position before trading.
What CoinJar is
CoinJar is a centralised cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2013, with operations in Australia and the United Kingdom. It offers buying, selling, and holding of crypto assets through an app and web platform, along with a payment card in some markets.
The platform is custodial, which means CoinJar holds the assets in your account on your behalf rather than handing you the private keys. It funds in local currency, including Australian dollars in Australia and pounds sterling in the United Kingdom.
Fees and the list of supported assets differ by region and change over time, so confirm the current schedule on the platform before trading.
Registrations and licences
- Australia. Registration as a digital currency exchange provider with AUSTRAC, the financial intelligence and anti money laundering regulator (as of April 2026).
- United Kingdom. Registration with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a cryptoasset business under the money laundering regulations. This registration covers anti money laundering compliance only, not conduct regulation or investor protection (as of April 2026).
- United States. Money transmitter licences across a number of United States states, which govern the states where CoinJar can offer services (as of April 2026).
- Ireland and the European Union. Related coverage in Ireland. Coverage across the European Union depends on the applicable registration, so confirm your country on the platform (as of April 2026).
Each registration is stated as of 21 June 2026. The FCA registration is for anti money laundering purposes and does not mean conduct or investor protection oversight. Registrations change, so confirm the current position on the regulator register and the platform before acting.
Where CoinJar is available
As of April 2026 CoinJar serves residents of Australia, the United Kingdom, and a number of United States states, with related coverage in Ireland. Funding and the product mix differ by market.
Coverage is not uniform across all countries, and the United States service depends on state level money transmitter licences. Confirm that CoinJar serves your specific country or state before you sign up.
CoinJar serves several markets. Availability still depends on where you live, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available in your country before you choose.
Regulator and sources
The relevant regulators differ by market: AUSTRAC in Australia for digital currency exchange registration, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom for cryptoasset anti money laundering registration, and state money transmitter regulators in the United States.
- CoinJar, official information on its services and supported countries (coinjar.com).
- AUSTRAC, Australia, register of digital currency exchange providers.
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), United Kingdom, register of cryptoasset businesses.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries can use CoinJar?
As of April 2026 CoinJar serves Australia, the United Kingdom, and a number of United States states, with related coverage in Ireland. Confirm your country or state on the platform.
Is CoinJar regulated?
CoinJar is registered with AUSTRAC in Australia and with the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom for anti money laundering purposes, and it holds money transmitter licences in United States states. As of April 2026 the FCA registration covers anti money laundering, not conduct or investor protection.
Is CoinJar available in the United Kingdom?
Yes. As of April 2026 CoinJar serves United Kingdom residents and is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a cryptoasset business for anti money laundering purposes. That registration does not provide investor protection.
Does CoinJar hold my crypto for me?
Yes. CoinJar is a custodial platform, so it holds the assets in your account on your behalf. If you prefer to control your own private keys you would need a separate self custody wallet. This is general information, not advice.
Where can I check the CoinJar registrations directly?
AUSTRAC in Australia and the Financial Conduct Authority register in the United Kingdom are public, and CoinJar states its registrations on its own site. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm the position before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability, registrations, and the rules that govern them can change at short notice and vary by region. An anti money laundering registration is not the same as conduct or investor protection oversight. The position on this page is dated 21 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the named regulator and the platform before you act.
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