Binance in Norway
- Rank in Norway
- #6 of 6
- Bitcoin in Norway
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.2
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
Yes. Binance serves Norway and ranks sixth of the 6 exchanges in our Norway guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Bank transfer in kroner, SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay; Bank transfer in kroner is the rail local buyers lead with. Spot trading starts at 0.1% maker and taker, with a 25% discount for paying fees in BNB. Identity verification is mandatory for all users; there is no unverified tier.
How to pay on Binance in Norway
The deposit rails Binance offers to buyers in Norway, from our Norway guide reviewed 2026-08-12. Each one links to how that rail works here.
What Binance charges, and what it asks for
Spot trading starts at 0.1% maker and taker, with a 25% discount for paying fees in BNB. Card purchases and instant buys cost more because a spread and processing fee are added.
- maker
- 0.1% at the base tier, falling with 30-day volume and BNB holdings
- taker
- 0.1% at the base tier, falling with 30-day volume and BNB holdings
- spread note
- Instant buy and card purchases include a spread on top of the disclosed fee; the spot order book is the cheap way in.
- deposit note
- SEPA and many local bank transfer methods are free or low cost; card deposits carry a processing fee.
- withdrawal note
- Bitcoin withdrawals charge a network-based fee that varies with congestion.
Identity verification
Required. Identity verification is mandatory for all users; there is no unverified tier.
Binance's security and regulatory record
10 dated events on our record since 2019, 6 of them breaches, enforcement actions, insolvencies or outages. Newest first.
- Licence
Failed to obtain a MiCA licence and stopped serving EU clients
- Licence
Abu Dhabi regulator licensed the main Binance.com platform
- Outage
Pricing failure forced liquidations, 283 million dollars repaid
- Resolved
SEC dropped its 2023 lawsuit against Binance and its founder
- Enforcement
Nigeria held a Binance compliance executive for eight months
Is bitcoin legal in Norway?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Norway. Though not an EU member, Norway adopted the EU's MiCA framework through the EEA: the Crypto Asset Act (Kryptoeiendelsloven) has applied since 1 July 2025, with Finanstilsynet, the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway, licensing and supervising crypto-asset service providers. The tax administration, Skatteetaten, treats crypto as a taxable asset for both capital gains and the annual wealth tax, and publishes detailed reporting guidance.
Every exchange we rank in Norway
Ranked by our editorial review of fees, security record and local payment support. Rankings are never sold.
| # | Exchange | Rating | Fees | ID check | Pays with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relai | 4.5 | Around 1% per purchase | Required | Bank transfer in kroner, SEPA transfer |
| 2 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 3 | Bitpanda | 4.4 | Premium built into the price | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| 4 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 5 | Bitstamp | 4.3 | Maker-taker, falls with volume | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 6 | BinanceThis page | 4.2 | From 0.1% spot, maker and taker | Required | Bank transfer in kroner, SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
Frequently asked questions
Is Binance available in Norway?
Yes. Binance ranks sixth of the 6 exchanges in our Norway guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Bank transfer in kroner, SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay; Bank transfer in kroner is the rail local buyers lead with. Our Norway guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the Binance review on 2026-08-12.
What payment methods does Binance accept in Norway?
In Norway, Binance takes Bank transfer in kroner, SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay. These are the localized rails from our Norway guide, not the platform's global list.
What does Binance charge?
Spot trading starts at 0.1% maker and taker, with a 25% discount for paying fees in BNB. Card purchases and instant buys cost more because a spread and processing fee are added.
Does Binance require identity verification?
Yes. Identity verification is mandatory for all users; there is no unverified tier. Our record marks this as the platform's own policy rather than a Norway rule, so it applies wherever Binance operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Norway?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Norway. Though not an EU member, Norway adopted the EU's MiCA framework through the EEA: the Crypto Asset Act (Kryptoeiendelsloven) has applied since 1 July 2025, with Finanstilsynet, the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway, licensing and supervising crypto-asset service providers.
Has Binance had security incidents or regulatory action?
Our record for Binance lists 10 dated events since 2019: 1 breach, 4 enforcement actions, 1 outage, 1 proof-of-reserves attestation, 1 resolved case and 2 licences. The most recent, on 2026-06-25: Failed to obtain a MiCA licence and stopped serving EU clients. Each event carries a source on the Binance review.
Binance elsewhere in Europe
Binance ranks in 181 countries on this site. 12 of its 35 Europe pages are linked here; the review lists all of them.
Sources
- DOJ: Binance and CEO plead guilty to federal charges in $4B resolution (Nov 2023)
- Binance proof of reserves
- Binance fee schedule
- Cryptonews: CZ says he will not return to Binance after pardon
- Lightspark: Is crypto legal in Nigeria
- Wintherlaw: MiCA and DORA coming into effect in Norwegian law on 1 July 2025
- Global Legal Insights: blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation in Norway
