How to deposit on Bitstamp
- Our rating
- 4.3
- Rails
- 3
- Countries
- 31
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
Bitstamp takes 3 payment rails across the 31 countries we rank it in. The widest: Credit or debit card (31 countries), SEPA transfer (30 countries), SEPA Instant (21 countries).
Every rail, by how far it reaches
Counted from our country guides: a rail is listed here only where at least one country we rank Bitstamp in carries it. Each rail opens its own page with the exact countries.
SEPA (euro area)
| Rail | Countries | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| SEPA transfer | 30Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria +27 | One business day at most for an electronically submitted order, so a Friday evening transfer typically lands on Monday. |
| SEPA Instant | 21Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria +18 | Funds must be made available to the recipient within ten seconds of the payment order, at any hour including weekends and public holidays. |
Card
| Rail | Countries | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Credit or debit card | 31Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria +28 | Authorisation is real time, so a card deposit normally lands within seconds and rarely takes more than a few minutes. |
As published by Bitstamp: SEPA transfer (Europe), ACH transfer (US), International wire transfer, Debit and credit cards.
Frequently asked questions
What payment methods does Bitstamp accept?
3 rails across the countries we rank it in: Credit or debit card, SEPA transfer and SEPA Instant. Which of them you can use depends on your country; each rail below lists exactly where it is offered.
Can I deposit by bank transfer on Bitstamp?
Yes. SEPA transfer and SEPA Instant are on our record for Bitstamp, covering 30 countries between them.
Can I pay by card on Bitstamp?
Yes. Credit or debit card is offered in 31 countries we rank Bitstamp in. SEPA deposits are free; international wires and card purchases carry fees.