Crypto Exchange Availability by Country (2026)
Last updated: June 2026
Crypto exchange access depends on your country, and the rules change every month. As of 2026, Bybit is restricted in the United States, Canada and Singapore, limited in the UK (via FCA-regulated Archax), and fully available in India and most of the EU. If your exchange is blocked, this guide shows which one still accepts you.
Quick answer: is your exchange available where you are?
Use the checker below, or read the table — both show the same data. If an exchange is restricted in your country, the right move is an exchange that is licensed or open to your region, not a workaround.
Bybit availability by country (2026)
What "restricted" actually means
A restricted country is one where the exchange does not hold the licences to serve retail users, so it geo-blocks sign-ups or withdrawals. It does not mean crypto is illegal for you — it means that platform can’t serve you. An exchange that is licensed or open in your region can.
If you’re blocked, who accepts you?
- United States: Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, Crypto.com — see US alternatives.
- Canada: Kraken plus registered Canadian exchanges — see Canada alternatives.
- Most other countries: Bybit, Bitget and MEXC onboard the majority of the world — compare Bitget vs MEXC.
- Privacy-focused: exchanges with reduced/optional KYC — see no-KYC exchanges.
Is Bybit available in your country? (full guides)
Pick your country for the 2026 status, KYC rules, and which exchange accepts you instead:
- United States · Canada · United Kingdom · India
- Germany · France · Netherlands · Australia
- Turkey · Nigeria · Brazil
Is MEXC available in your country? (2026)
Direct answers on MEXC access, KYC and legal alternatives by country:
- United States · United Kingdom · Canada · India · Germany · Australia
Binance: banned countries & alternatives
Where Binance is restricted — and which exchanges legally accept you instead:
Best crypto exchange for your country (2026)
Ready to sign up? These transactional guides pick the best exchange to use right now:
- Germany · Australia · Brazil · Turkey
- Nigeria · Canada · United States · Canada alternatives
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How we keep this current
Availability tables are re-checked against each exchange’s official restricted-countries page and recent regulatory news. Freshness is the point: a list that was right in January can be wrong by June.
Frequently asked questions
Which crypto exchange is available in my country?
It depends on your jurisdiction. In 2026 Bybit covers most of the world but is restricted in the US, Canada and Singapore and limited in the UK. Check the country table above, then confirm on the exchange’s official site before signing up.
Is it legal to use crypto if my exchange is restricted?
In most countries crypto itself is legal even when a specific exchange is restricted. "Restricted" means that platform is not licensed to serve you — an exchange that is licensed or open in your region can.
What should I do if my exchange blocks my country?
Switch to an exchange that accepts your country. US users have Coinbase and Kraken; Canadians have Kraken and registered local exchanges; most other regions can use Bybit, Bitget or MEXC. Avoid circumventing geo-blocks, which breaches exchange terms.
How often do restricted-country lists change?
Frequently — often monthly. Exchanges add or remove countries as licences, partnerships and regulations shift. Bybit, for example, re-entered India and the UK in 2025. Always check the latest official list.