Is Uphold available in India?
Uphold does not open new accounts for residents of India. Its own list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026, places India among the locations where it cannot onboard new customers. Crypto trading is legal but heavily taxed in India, and providers must register with the Financial Intelligence Unit India.
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 India. Upholds own list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026, places India among the countries where it cannot onboard new customers, and it warns that existing customers in those locations may have limited access. Trading crypto is legal in India but is heavily taxed, and virtual digital asset service providers must register with the Financial Intelligence Unit India under the anti money laundering law, so residents who want a platform should compare services that genuinely serve India and verify the current position before acting.
Availability for residents of India
As of 26 June 2026, Uphold is not available to new customers in India. On its published list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026, Uphold lists India 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 India. India does not have a single dedicated crypto regulator, but since 2023 virtual digital asset service providers that serve Indian users have been brought under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and must register with the Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU IND). A number of domestic and international platforms hold that registration.
Because availability can change as a platform decides whether to register and serve a market, 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 registered platform today should compare exchanges that genuinely serve India.
What residents of India can do
Since Uphold does not onboard new customers in India, residents looking for a custodial exchange should focus on platforms registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit India under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The India best exchanges page lists platforms reported to serve residents, and the India crypto rules page explains the registration and tax 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 registered to serve India and to verify its registration.
How crypto is taxed in India
Crypto is heavily taxed in India. As of 26 June 2026, income from the transfer of virtual digital assets is taxed at a flat rate of 30 percent under the Income Tax Act, and a tax deducted at source of 1 percent applies to transfers above set thresholds. Losses on virtual digital assets generally cannot be set off against other income.
Tax rules and thresholds change and depend on your situation, so confirm the current treatment with the Income Tax Department or a qualified tax professional. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 26 June 2026).
Uphold does not serve residents of India 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
India does not have a single dedicated crypto regulator, but virtual digital asset service providers must register with the Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU IND), and the Income Tax Department sets the tax rules. 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.
- Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU IND), registration of virtual digital asset service providers under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
- Income Tax Department, rules taxing income from virtual digital assets at 30 percent with a 1 percent tax deducted at source.
Frequently asked questions
Is Uphold available in India?
As of 26 June 2026, Uphold is not available to new customers in India. Upholds list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026, places India 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 India?
No. As of 26 June 2026, Uphold states that it cannot offer new accounts to residents of India. The safer route is to use a platform registered to serve India and to verify its status before signing up.
Is crypto legal in India?
Trading crypto is legal in India, though it is heavily taxed and providers must register with the Financial Intelligence Unit India under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. 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 India?
India does not have a single dedicated crypto regulator, but virtual digital asset service providers must register with the Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU IND), and the Income Tax Department sets the tax rules (as of 26 June 2026).
How is crypto taxed in India?
As of 26 June 2026, income from the transfer of virtual digital assets is taxed at a flat rate of 30 percent, with a 1 percent tax deducted at source on transfers above set thresholds. Treatment depends on your circumstances, so confirm with the Income Tax Department or a qualified professional. This is general information, not tax advice.
How can I confirm Upholds current status for India?
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 Indian customers today may register and open 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 Financial Intelligence Unit India before you act.
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