bitbank in Japan
- Rank in Japan
- #1 of 5
- Bitcoin in Japan
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.4
- Review updated
- 2026-08-23
Yes. bitbank serves Japan and ranks first of the 5 exchanges in our Japan guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Furikomi bank transfer; Furikomi bank transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. Makers receive a 0.02 percent rebate rather than paying a fee; takers pay a published rate. Identity verification is required before you can deposit and trade.
How to pay on bitbank in Japan
The deposit rails bitbank offers to buyers in Japan, from our Japan guide reviewed 2026-08-23. Each one links to how that rail works here.
- Furikomi bank transfer:
- full yen deposits and withdrawals
What bitbank charges, and what it asks for
Makers receive a 0.02 percent rebate rather than paying a fee; takers pay a published rate. Full yen deposits and withdrawals over Furikomi bank transfer.
- maker
- A rebate of 0.02 percent, paid to you rather than charged
- taker
- A published taker rate; check the current schedule before crossing the spread
- spread note
- There is no separate instant-buy tier inflating the cost, which is the trap on most Japanese consumer apps.
- deposit note
- Yen deposits by Furikomi bank transfer.
- withdrawal note
- Full yen withdrawal support, plus bitcoin withdrawals to self-custody.
Identity verification
Required. Identity verification is required before you can deposit and trade.
Is bitcoin legal in Japan?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Japan and the market is among the world's most strictly supervised. Crypto exchanges must register with the Financial Services Agency (JFSA), which has overseen the sector under the Payment Services Act since 2017, and legislation passed in 2026 reclassifies crypto assets as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, adding insider trading rules and heavier penalties for unregistered operators. Foreign platforms without Japanese registration cannot legally solicit Japanese residents.
Every exchange we rank in Japan
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 | bitbankThis page | 4.4 | Maker rebate of 0.02% | Required | Furikomi bank transfer |
| 2 | GMO Coin | 4.3 | 0.05% taker, free withdrawals | Required | Furikomi bank transfer |
| 3 | bitFlyer | 4.2 | Lightning 0.01% to 0.15% | Required | Furikomi bank transfer |
| 4 | Coincheck | 4.0 | Free yen bank transfers | Required | Furikomi bank transfer |
| 5 | Binance | 4.2 | From 0.1% spot, maker and taker | Required | Furikomi bank transfer, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
Frequently asked questions
Is bitbank available in Japan?
Yes. bitbank ranks first of the 5 exchanges in our Japan guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Furikomi bank transfer; Furikomi bank transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. Our Japan guide was last reviewed 2026-08-23 and the bitbank review on 2026-08-23.
What payment methods does bitbank accept in Japan?
In Japan, bitbank takes Furikomi bank transfer. Worth knowing before you fund: Furikomi bank transfer, full yen deposits and withdrawals. These are the localized rails from our Japan guide, not the platform's global list.
What does bitbank charge?
Makers receive a 0.02 percent rebate rather than paying a fee; takers pay a published rate. Full yen deposits and withdrawals over Furikomi bank transfer.
Does bitbank require identity verification?
Yes. Identity verification is required before you can deposit and trade. Our record marks this as the platform's own policy rather than a Japan rule, so it applies wherever bitbank operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Japan?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Japan and the market is among the world's most strictly supervised.