Is Kraken available in Germany?
Kraken serves customers across the European Economic Area, including Germany, under a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation granted by the Central Bank of Ireland.
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, Kraken is available to residents of Germany. Its European entity, Payward Global Solutions Limited, holds a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) crypto asset service provider authorisation (registration C559106) granted by the Central Bank of Ireland in June 2025, and Kraken has stated that it serves clients across all 30 European Economic Area states, including Germany. German residents can register, verify their identity, and fund accounts in euro.
Availability for German residents
As of 10 June 2026, Kraken is available to residents of Germany. The German regulator is the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). Kraken serves European users through its European entity, Payward Global Solutions Limited, which holds a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) authorisation (registration C559106) granted by the Central Bank of Ireland in June 2025.
That authorisation passports across the European Economic Area, and Kraken has stated that it serves clients directly across all 30 EEA states, including Germany. The Irish authorisation is the basis on which German users are served.
Access, KYC, and products
Kraken is a custodial platform, holding the assets in your account on your behalf unless you withdraw 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 wide range of assets, with additional features such as staking offered where local rules permit. Certain products, such as some derivatives, may be limited under the European framework. Confirm the current fees and the product mix 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 10 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 Kraken's European service runs under a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland. The position below is stated as of 10 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Kraken, announcement that its European entity Payward Global Solutions Limited secured a Markets in Crypto Assets licence from the Central Bank of Ireland (registration C559106).
- Central Bank of Ireland, public register of authorised crypto asset service providers.
- Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), guidance and registers on crypto asset services under MiCA.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kraken available in Germany?
Yes. As of 10 June 2026, Kraken is available to residents of Germany and serves clients across the European Economic Area under a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland.
Is Kraken regulated in Germany?
Kraken serves German users under a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation held by its European entity, Payward Global Solutions Limited, granted by the Central Bank of Ireland. Crypto activity in Germany is supervised by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) (as of 10 June 2026).
Can I fund a Kraken account in euro 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 options on the platform.
Is it legal to use Kraken in Germany?
Yes. Holding, buying, and selling crypto is legal in Germany, and Kraken operates under a Markets in Crypto Assets authorisation that covers German users (as of 10 June 2026).
How are Kraken 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 Kraken's authorisation?
Kraken publishes its licensing information, and the Central Bank of Ireland keeps a public register of authorised providers. 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 10 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority and the platform before you act.
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