Is Uphold available in Indonesia?
Uphold does not open new accounts for residents of Indonesia. Its own list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 12 May 2026, places Indonesia among the locations where it cannot onboard new customers. Crypto trading is legal in Indonesia but is supervised by the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan and runs through locally licensed platforms.
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 Indonesia. Upholds own list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 12 May 2026, places Indonesia 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 Indonesia, but supervision passed from Bappebti to the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan on 10 January 2025 and trading runs through locally licensed platforms, so residents who want a platform should compare services that genuinely serve Indonesia and verify the current position before acting.
Availability for residents of Indonesia
As of 26 June 2026, Uphold is not available to new customers in Indonesia. On its published list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 12 May 2026, Uphold lists Indonesia 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 Indonesia. Supervision of crypto assets transferred from the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency, known as Bappebti, to the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) on 10 January 2025 under Government Regulation 49 of 2024. Local trading is routed through a licensed national crypto exchange and platforms that hold OJK authorisation, such as established domestic exchanges.
Because availability can change as a platform decides whether to seek local authorisation, 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 licensed platform today should compare exchanges that genuinely serve Indonesia.
What residents of Indonesia can do
Since Uphold does not onboard new customers in Indonesia, residents looking for a custodial exchange should focus on platforms that hold authorisation from the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan and trade through the licensed national crypto exchange. The Indonesia best exchanges page lists platforms reported to serve residents, and the Indonesia crypto rules page explains the licensing 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 licensed to serve Indonesia and to verify its authorisation.
How crypto is taxed in Indonesia
Crypto is taxable in Indonesia. As of 26 June 2026, following changes that took effect in 2025 and apply from the 2026 fiscal year, the transfer of crypto assets is treated as the transfer of a security and is exempt from value added tax, while a final income tax applies on sales. The rate is lower for trades on a locally licensed exchange than for trades on a foreign platform. The Direktorat Jenderal Pajak administers the tax.
Tax rules and rates change and depend on your situation, so confirm the current treatment with the Direktorat Jenderal Pajak or a qualified tax professional. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 26 June 2026).
Uphold does not serve residents of Indonesia 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
Crypto in Indonesia is supervised by the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), which took over from Bappebti, and the Direktorat Jenderal Pajak 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 12 May 2026.
- Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), supervisor of crypto assets since the transfer of authority from Bappebti on 10 January 2025 under Government Regulation 49 of 2024.
- Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, rules taxing the transfer of crypto assets, with transfers exempt from value added tax and subject to a final income tax.
Frequently asked questions
Is Uphold available in Indonesia?
As of 26 June 2026, Uphold does not open new accounts for residents of Indonesia. Indonesia appears on Upholds list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 12 May 2026, among the locations where it cannot onboard new customers. Compare platforms that genuinely serve Indonesia and confirm the current position before acting.
Why can I not open an Uphold account in Indonesia?
Uphold lists Indonesia among the locations where it is unable to offer new accounts. This is a decision by the platform. Crypto trading itself is legal in Indonesia and is supervised by the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (as of 26 June 2026).
Is crypto legal in Indonesia?
Yes. Buying, selling, and holding crypto as an asset is legal in Indonesia, supervised by the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan, which took over from Bappebti on 10 January 2025. Using crypto as a means of payment is not permitted (as of 26 June 2026).
Who regulates crypto in Indonesia?
The Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) supervises crypto assets, having taken over from the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency, Bappebti, on 10 January 2025. Local trading runs through a licensed national crypto exchange (as of 26 June 2026).
How can I confirm Upholds current status for Indonesia?
Check Upholds own published list of jurisdictions it does not support, which is dated and updated, and the platform itself when you sign in. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm availability before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability and authorisations can change at short notice, and crypto supervision in Indonesia moved to the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan in 2025 with rules still settling. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan and the platform before you act.
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