How to buy Bitcoin Cash (BCH) in Indonesia
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.
Buying and holding Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is legal in Indonesia as of June 2026, where it is treated as a tradable digital financial asset supervised by the OJK. Buy through an OJK licensed platform using rupiah, such as Indodax, Tokocrypto, or Pintu. Bitcoin Cash is not legal tender, so it cannot be used to pay for goods or services. A final income tax applies when you sell. This is general information, not investment advice.
Is it legal to buy Bitcoin Cash in Indonesia?
Yes. Buying and holding Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is legal in Indonesia as of June 2026, where it is treated as a tradable digital financial asset rather than money. Supervision passed from Bappebti to the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) on 10 January 2025, and a platform must appear on the OJK list of licensed digital financial asset traders to serve residents. Bitcoin Cash is not legal tender, so under Indonesian currency law only the rupiah may be used to pay for goods and services. You may own and trade BCH but not spend it as payment, as of June 2026.
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a peer to peer electronic cash network that separated from Bitcoin in 2017, and BCH is its native coin. As of 2026 the OJK has licensed a number of local platforms, with the list including Indodax, Tokocrypto, Pintu, Reku, and Upbit Indonesia, named here for reference rather than as a recommendation. Licensed platforms apply know your customer checks before you can trade. Confirm a platform current OJK status and that it lists BCH before you sign up. Nothing here is a view on whether you should buy BCH or at what price.
The steps to buy Bitcoin Cash legally
1. Choose an OJK licensed platform
Pick a platform that appears on the current OJK list of licensed digital financial asset traders, serves Indonesian residents, and lists BCH. Platforms available as of June 2026 include Indodax, Tokocrypto, Pintu, Reku, and Upbit Indonesia. Confirm the current OJK status before you sign up.
2. Complete identity verification
Licensed platforms must verify your identity under know your customer and anti money laundering rules. You will provide identity documents before you can deposit and trade. This is current to June 2026.
3. Fund with rupiah and buy BCH
Deposit rupiah through a supported Indonesian bank transfer or payment method, then place an order for Bitcoin Cash. A final income tax is withheld at source on a licensed local platform, covered below. Fees vary by platform, so review them in general terms.
4. Decide on custody and keep records
You can leave BCH in custody on the platform or move it to a wallet you control. Self custody is legal in Indonesia as of June 2026. Keep records of the rupiah value at each transaction, because tax applies when you sell or swap your BCH.
Tax on Bitcoin Cash in Indonesia
Buying and holding Bitcoin Cash is not itself a taxable event in Indonesia, as of June 2026. Selling is. Under PMK 50/2025, effective 1 August 2025, a final income tax of 0.21 percent applies to disposals through OJK licensed local platforms and 1 percent through foreign platforms, administered by the Directorate General of Taxes. Value added tax no longer applies to the transfer of the crypto asset itself. Keep records of the rupiah value at each transaction and confirm your position with the Directorate General of Taxes and a qualified adviser before filing. This is general information, not tax advice. For more, see the Indonesia crypto tax page.
Where to buy Bitcoin Cash in Indonesia
Bitcoin Cash is listed on the OJK licensed platforms that serve Indonesian residents. As of June 2026 these include Indodax, Tokocrypto, Pintu, Reku, and Upbit Indonesia. Compare the available options on OJK status, custody, fees in general terms, and rupiah funding routes, then verify the current list before you sign up. We never present a listing as an editorial recommendation, and we do not link a platform whose availability in Indonesia is unconfirmed.
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Platforms genuinely available to Indonesian residents that list BCH include Indodax, Tokocrypto, Pintu, Reku, and Upbit Indonesia, all on the OJK list of licensed digital financial asset traders. Using a licensed platform keeps the transaction inside the local tax and supervision system. Verify the current OJK list before you sign up.
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- Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) on the supervision of digital financial assets, taking over from Bappebti on 10 January 2025, and the list of licensed digital financial asset traders, current to June 2026.
- Indonesian currency law and Bank Indonesia on the rupiah as the only legal tender, so crypto cannot be used as a means of payment.
- Directorate General of Taxes on PMK 50/2025 and the final income tax on disposals, effective 1 August 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Is buying Bitcoin Cash legal in Indonesia?
Yes. Owning and trading Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is legal as a digital financial asset, supervised by the OJK as of 10 January 2025. Bitcoin Cash is not legal tender, so it cannot be used to pay for goods and services.
Where can I buy Bitcoin Cash in Indonesia?
Through platforms on the OJK list of licensed digital financial asset traders, such as Indodax, Tokocrypto, Pintu, Reku, or Upbit Indonesia. Confirm the current list and that the platform lists BCH before depositing.
Can I pay with Bitcoin Cash in Indonesia?
No. Under Indonesian currency law only the rupiah is legal tender, so Bitcoin Cash cannot be used as a means of payment, as of June 2026. You may still hold and trade it.
How much tax do I pay when I sell Bitcoin Cash?
Buying does not trigger income tax. Selling does: a final income tax of 0.21 percent on OJK licensed local platforms and 1 percent on foreign ones, under PMK 50/2025, as of 1 August 2025. This is not tax advice.
Can I move Bitcoin Cash to my own wallet?
Yes. Self custody is legal in Indonesia as of June 2026. You can move Bitcoin Cash from a platform to a wallet you control, though tax still applies when you later sell or swap it.
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Risk and change note: platform availability and the rules around buying Bitcoin Cash in Indonesia change frequently. The positions above carry an as of date and were last reviewed on June 26, 2026. Confirm the current rules with the named regulators and a qualified local professional before you act. Nothing here is investment advice.
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