Coins.ph: availability and regulation
Coins.ph is a Philippine cryptocurrency exchange and wallet operated by Betur Inc. It is licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas as a virtual asset service provider and an electronic money issuer.
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.
Coins.ph is a Philippine cryptocurrency exchange and digital wallet operated by Betur Inc. As of March 2026 it serves the Philippines, funding in Philippine pesos. It holds a virtual asset service provider licence and an electronic money issuer licence from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank, and it offers remittances, bill payments, and crypto trading. The platform is custodial. Supported assets and fees change over time, so check the current position on the platform before trading.
What Coins.ph is
Coins.ph, operated by Betur Inc., is a centralised cryptocurrency exchange and digital wallet founded in 2014 and focused on the Philippines. Alongside buying, selling, and holding of crypto assets, it offers everyday financial services such as remittances, bill payments, and mobile top ups.
The platform is custodial, which means Coins.ph holds the assets in your account on your behalf rather than handing you the private keys. It funds in Philippine pesos and connects to local payment and banking options.
Fees and the list of supported assets change over time, so confirm the current schedule on the platform before trading.
Licences and oversight
- Philippines, virtual asset service provider. A virtual asset service provider licence from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank, first obtained in 2017. This authorises its crypto exchange activity (as of March 2026).
- Philippines, electronic money issuer. An electronic money issuer licence from the BSP, which authorises its wallet and payments activity (as of March 2026).
- Market context. As of March 2026 the BSP is not accepting new virtual asset service provider applications, and Coins.ph is among the established licensed providers in the Philippines (as of March 2026).
Each licence is stated as of 21 June 2026. Licences change. Confirm the current position on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas register and the platform before acting.
Where Coins.ph is available
As of March 2026 Coins.ph serves residents of the Philippines, where it funds in Philippine pesos and holds named licences from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. It is one of the better known crypto and payments apps in the country.
Coins.ph is built for the Philippine market and is not positioned as a service for the United States, Europe, or most other countries. Because availability can change, confirm that the platform serves you before you sign up.
Coins.ph is one of several platforms available to residents of the Philippines. 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 regulator is the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank, which licenses virtual asset service providers and electronic money issuers in the Philippines.
- Coins.ph, official information on its services and licences (coins.ph).
- Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), register of virtual asset service providers.
- Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), register of electronic money issuers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coins.ph available in the Philippines?
Yes. As of March 2026 Coins.ph serves residents of the Philippines, funds in Philippine pesos, and holds licences from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Is Coins.ph regulated?
Yes. As of March 2026 Coins.ph, operated by Betur Inc., holds a virtual asset service provider licence and an electronic money issuer licence from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Confirm the current licences on the official register.
Is Coins.ph available outside the Philippines?
Coins.ph is built for the Philippine market and is not positioned as a service for the United States, Europe, or most other countries. As of March 2026, if you live elsewhere you would need a platform that serves your market.
Does Coins.ph hold my crypto for me?
Yes. Coins.ph 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 Coins.ph licences directly?
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas publishes registers of virtual asset service providers and electronic money issuers, and Coins.ph states its licences on its own site. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm the position before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability and the rules that govern virtual asset service providers in the Philippines can change at short notice. The position on this page is dated 21 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the platform before you act.
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