Bybit Restricted Countries 2026 (Full List + What Changed)
Bybit’s own restricted-countries page, last updated 6 August 2026, names 16 excluded jurisdictions — the United States, Canada, Singapore, the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong among them, plus four Russian-controlled regions of Ukraine that include Rostov, which most guides miss. The list shrank in 2025–2026: Bybit returned to the UK via FCA-regulated Archax and to France under a MiCA licence.
Full Bybit restricted-countries list (2026)
Bybit does not offer services to users in these jurisdictions, per its official Service Restricted Countries page (last updated 6 August 2026), which cites Section 11.3 of the Bybit Platform Terms & Conditions:
- 🇺🇸United States
- 🇨🇦Canada
- 🇸🇬Singapore
- 🇨🇳Chinese Mainland
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong
- 🇰🇵North Korea, Cuba, Iran, Syria, Sudan (sanctioned jurisdictions)
- 🇺🇿Uzbekistan
- Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Rostov and Sevastopol — the regions Bybit lists under «Russian-controlled regions of Ukraine» in its own wording
- Dubai — only for users of Bybit Virtual Asset Platform Operator LLC (the UAE-licensed entity); the global platform is not restricted UAE-wide
What changed in 2025–2026
The takeaway: Bybit’s map is getting less restrictive over time as it strikes compliance deals — but US and Canada remain firmly off-limits.
Why is Bybit restricted in these countries?
In most cases it’s licensing, not a ban on crypto: Bybit doesn’t hold the registrations needed to serve retail users there (for example SEC/CFTC/state licences in the US, or CSA registration in Canada). Sanctioned jurisdictions are excluded for legal compliance.
If you’re in a restricted country, who accepts you?
- US users: Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, Crypto.com.
- Canadian users: Kraken, Bitbuy, Newton, NDAX.
- Most other regions: Bitget or MEXC — see the comparison.
Is Bybit available in your country? (full guides)
Country-by-country guides on whether Bybit onboards you in 2026, what KYC applies, and which exchange accepts you instead:
- United States · Canada · United Kingdom · India
- Germany · France · Netherlands · Australia
- Turkey · Nigeria · Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries does Bybit restrict in 2026?
Around 14 jurisdictions as of May 2026, including the US, Canada, Singapore, the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and sanctioned countries. The exact list changes monthly, so check Bybit’s official page.
Did Bybit come back to the UK?
Yes. Bybit relaunched UK access in December 2025 through a partnership with FCA-regulated Archax, with a limited product set under FCA rules.
Is Bybit restricted in Canada?
Yes. Bybit does not serve Canadian users after the CSA tightened crypto-platform registration. Canadians can use Kraken or registered Canadian exchanges instead.
Is crypto illegal in Bybit-restricted countries?
Usually not. Restriction means Bybit is not licensed to serve that country — crypto itself is often legal, and other licensed exchanges may operate there.
Is Bybit available in France and India again?
Yes, both returned. France came back in May 2025 through a MiCA licence held by Bybit EU GmbH, after Bybit was removed from the AMF blacklist. India returned in February 2025 once Bybit registered with FIU-IND. The UK followed in December 2025 via FCA-regulated Archax.
Why does Dubai or the UAE appear on the restricted list?
It is listed as a verify-status entry for retail, which is counterintuitive given Bybit’s Dubai headquarters. The exact list also shifts monthly. Treat it as a prompt to check your own eligibility on Bybit’s official Service Restricted Countries page before relying on any summary, including this one.