Is Uphold available in Germany?
Uphold does not open new accounts for residents of Germany. Its own list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026, places Germany among the locations where it cannot onboard new customers. Crypto itself is legal in Germany and is supervised by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
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, Uphold does not open new accounts for residents of Germany. Upholds own list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026, places Germany among the countries where it cannot onboard new customers, and it warns that existing customers in those locations may have limited access. Owning and trading crypto is itself legal in Germany under the supervision of the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) within the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework, so residents who want a platform should compare services that genuinely serve Germany and verify the current position before acting.
Availability for residents of Germany
As of 26 June 2026, Uphold is not available to new customers in Germany. On its published list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026, Uphold lists Germany among the locations where it is unable to offer new accounts. Uphold also states that current customers in restricted locations may find their access limited and may be asked to close their accounts.
This is a platform level decision by Uphold, not a ban on crypto by Germany. The German regulator is the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), and crypto asset service providers serving German residents are expected to operate under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework, either through a German authorisation or by passporting an authorisation from another member state.
Because availability can change as a platform adjusts its market coverage, treat this status as accurate as of 26 June 2026 and confirm it directly on Upholds jurisdiction page before relying on it. Residents who want to use a platform today should compare exchanges that genuinely serve Germany under the framework supervised by BaFin.
What residents of Germany can do
Since Uphold does not onboard new customers in Germany, residents looking for a custodial exchange should focus on platforms authorised to serve the European Union under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework. The Germany best exchanges page lists platforms reported to serve residents, and the Germany crypto rules page explains the licensing picture in more detail.
Trying to bypass a geographic restriction, for example by using a virtual private network or a foreign address, can breach a platforms terms of service and can put funds and account access at risk. The safer route is to use a platform that is authorised to serve Germany and to verify its status with the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority.
How crypto is taxed in Germany
Crypto is taxed in Germany. As of 26 June 2026, the Federal Ministry of Finance issues the guidance, and gains on crypto held by a private individual for longer than one year can be free of tax, while disposals within a year may be taxable once an annual exemption threshold is exceeded. Income such as staking rewards can be treated differently again.
Tax rules and thresholds change and depend on your situation, so confirm the current treatment with your local tax office or a qualified tax professional. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 26 June 2026).
Uphold does not serve residents of Germany as of 26 June 2026, so we do not link to it for this country. To find platforms that genuinely serve residents, see the pages below and verify each platforms status before signing up.
Regulator and sources
The lead authority for crypto in Germany is the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), with EU wide authorisation running through the Markets in Crypto Assets framework. The availability position on this page comes from Upholds own jurisdiction list and is stated as of 26 June 2026.
- Uphold, published list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026.
- Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), guidance and registers on crypto asset services under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework.
- Federal Ministry of Finance (Bundesministerium der Finanzen), guidance on the taxation of crypto for individuals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Uphold available in Germany?
As of 26 June 2026, Uphold is not available to new customers in Germany. Upholds list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026, places Germany among the locations where it cannot open new accounts, and existing customers there may have limited access.
Can I open a new Uphold account in Germany?
No. As of 26 June 2026, Uphold states that it cannot offer new accounts to residents of Germany. The safer route is to use a platform that is set up to serve Germany and to verify its status before signing up.
Is crypto legal in Germany?
Yes. Holding and trading crypto is legal in Germany, supervised by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority within the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework. The restriction on this page is about the Uphold platform, not about whether owning crypto is allowed (as of 26 June 2026).
Who regulates crypto in Germany?
The lead authority is the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), which supervises crypto asset service providers under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework (as of 26 June 2026).
How is crypto taxed in Germany?
As of 26 June 2026, the Federal Ministry of Finance issues the guidance, and gains on assets held by a private individual for longer than one year can be free of tax. Treatment depends on your circumstances, so confirm with your local tax office or a qualified professional. This is general information, not tax advice.
How can I confirm Upholds current status for Germany?
Check Upholds own published list of jurisdictions it does not support, which is dated and updated, and contact Uphold support. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm availability before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability can change at short notice, and a platform that does not onboard German customers today may open or close access in future. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026 and is based on Upholds own jurisdiction list. Confirm the current status with Uphold and the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority before you act.
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