bitFlyer in Japan
- Rank in Japan
- #3 of 5
- Bitcoin in Japan
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.2
- Review updated
- 2026-08-23
Yes. bitFlyer serves Japan and ranks third 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. Lightning, the order book, charges a tiered 0.01 to 0.15 percent. Identity verification is required before you can deposit and trade.
How to pay on bitFlyer in Japan
The deposit rails bitFlyer 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:
- plus Pay-easy and convenience store deposits
What bitFlyer charges, and what it asks for
Lightning, the order book, charges a tiered 0.01 to 0.15 percent. The Sales Office beginner screen shows no fee but carries a wide spread instead.
- maker
- Tiered from 0.01 to 0.15 percent on Lightning
- taker
- Tiered from 0.01 to 0.15 percent on Lightning
- spread note
- The Sales Office beginner screen advertises no fee but prices through a wide spread, which costs considerably more than Lightning for the same bitcoin.
- deposit note
- Instant yen deposits from SBI Sumishin Net Bank and AEON Bank, plus Pay-easy and convenience store deposits.
- withdrawal note
- Yen withdrawals to a Japanese bank account, and 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 | bitbank | 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 | bitFlyerThis page | 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 bitFlyer available in Japan?
Yes. bitFlyer ranks third 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 bitFlyer review on 2026-08-23.
What payment methods does bitFlyer accept in Japan?
In Japan, bitFlyer takes Furikomi bank transfer. Worth knowing before you fund: Furikomi bank transfer, plus Pay-easy and convenience store deposits. These are the localized rails from our Japan guide, not the platform's global list.
What does bitFlyer charge?
Lightning, the order book, charges a tiered 0.01 to 0.15 percent. The Sales Office beginner screen shows no fee but carries a wide spread instead.
Does bitFlyer 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 bitFlyer operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Japan?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Japan and the market is among the world's most strictly supervised.