Is Uphold available in Vietnam?
Uphold does not open new accounts for residents of Vietnam. Its own list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 12 May 2026, places Vietnam among the locations where it cannot onboard new customers. Holding crypto as property is recognised in Vietnam, and the State Bank of Vietnam prohibits using crypto as a means of payment.
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 Vietnam. Upholds own list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 12 May 2026, places Vietnam among the countries where it cannot onboard new customers, and it warns that existing customers in those locations may have limited access. Vietnam recognised crypto assets as property under its Law on Digital Technology Industry, so residents who want a platform should compare services that genuinely serve Vietnam and verify the current position before acting.
Availability for residents of Vietnam
As of 26 June 2026, Uphold is not available to new customers in Vietnam. On its published list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 12 May 2026, Uphold lists Vietnam 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 owning crypto by Vietnam. Vietnam recognised crypto assets as a form of property under the Law on Digital Technology Industry, passed by the National Assembly in 2025 and effective from 1 January 2026. The State Bank of Vietnam prohibits the use of crypto as a means of payment, and the Ministry of Finance began licensing crypto trading services under a pilot framework in 2026.
Because availability can change as a platform adds or removes access, 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 Vietnam.
What residents of Vietnam can do
Since Uphold does not onboard new customers in Vietnam, residents looking for a custodial exchange should focus on platforms that openly serve the market and that follow Vietnams developing licensing and anti money laundering rules. The Vietnam best exchanges page lists platforms reported to serve residents, and the Vietnam crypto rules page explains the framework 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 set up to serve Vietnam and to verify its status before signing up.
How crypto is taxed in Vietnam
Vietnam is still building its crypto tax framework. As of 26 June 2026, there is no fully settled regime for taxing individual crypto gains, and the Ministry of Finance and the General Department of Taxation are developing rules alongside the new pilot market. Some trading activity may fall under existing income or business tax rules.
Tax rules are developing and depend on your situation, so confirm the current treatment with the General Department of Taxation or a qualified tax professional. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 26 June 2026).
Uphold does not open new accounts in Vietnam 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 financial authority in Vietnam is the State Bank of Vietnam, with the Ministry of Finance overseeing the new pilot market for crypto trading. The availability position on this page comes from Upholds own jurisdiction list and is stated as of 26 June 2026. Confirm it on the primary sources below.
- Uphold, published list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 12 May 2026.
- State Bank of Vietnam, prohibition on using crypto as a means of payment, alongside the Law on Digital Technology Industry that recognises crypto assets as property.
- Ministry of Finance and the General Department of Taxation, licensing of the pilot crypto market and developing tax rules.
Frequently asked questions
Is Uphold available in Vietnam?
As of 26 June 2026, Uphold is not available to new customers in Vietnam. Upholds list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 12 May 2026, places Vietnam 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 Vietnam?
No. As of 26 June 2026, Uphold states that it cannot offer new accounts to residents of Vietnam. The safer route is to use a platform that is set up to serve Vietnam and to verify its status before signing up.
Is crypto legal in Vietnam?
Vietnam recognised crypto assets as a form of property under the Law on Digital Technology Industry, effective from 1 January 2026, but the State Bank of Vietnam prohibits using crypto as a means of payment. 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 Vietnam?
The State Bank of Vietnam leads on payments, while the Ministry of Finance oversees the new pilot market for crypto trading. Rules are developing (as of 26 June 2026).
How is crypto taxed in Vietnam?
As of 26 June 2026, there is no fully settled regime for taxing individual crypto gains, and the General Department of Taxation is developing rules. Confirm the current position with the tax authority or a qualified professional. This is general information, not tax advice.
How can I confirm Upholds current status for Vietnam?
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 Vietnams crypto framework is developing quickly under a new pilot market. 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 State Bank of Vietnam before you act.
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