Bitvavo in Bulgaria
- Rank in Bulgaria
- #1 of 7
- Bitcoin in Bulgaria
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.5
- Review updated
- 2026-08-23
Yes. Bitvavo serves Bulgaria and ranks first of the 7 exchanges in our Bulgaria guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. MiCA-authorised by the Dutch regulator; the largest euro order book in the EEA. Here it takes SEPA transfer and SEPA Instant; SEPA transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. A nine-tier schedule by 30-day volume, starting at 0.15 percent maker and 0.25 percent taker. Identity verification is required before you can deposit and trade.
Note on this listing in Bulgaria
How to pay on Bitvavo in Bulgaria
The deposit rails Bitvavo offers to buyers in Bulgaria, from our Bulgaria guide reviewed 2026-08-12. Each one links to how that rail works here.
- SEPA transfer:
- free
What Bitvavo charges, and what it asks for
A nine-tier schedule by 30-day volume, starting at 0.15 percent maker and 0.25 percent taker. Euro deposits by SEPA and iDEAL are free.
- maker
- 0.15 percent below 100,000 euros of 30-day volume, 0.10 percent above
- taker
- 0.25 percent below 100,000 euros of 30-day volume, 0.20 percent above
- spread note
- The base tier is what almost every personal buyer pays; the cheapest tiers need volumes no individual reaches.
- deposit note
- SEPA deposits are free, and iDEAL is free for Dutch residents with a five euro minimum.
- withdrawal note
- Bitcoin withdrawals to self-custody are supported; euro returns by SEPA.
Identity verification
Required. Identity verification is required before you can deposit and trade.
Bitvavo's security and regulatory record
8 dated events on our record since 2020, 4 of them breaches, enforcement actions, insolvencies or outages. Newest first.
- Licence
AFM authorised Bitvavo under MiCA for the whole EEA
- Proof of reserves
Proof of reserves covers 13 assets and is attested once a year
- Breach
Data breach exposed names, home addresses and IBANs
- Outage
Five hour outage locked every user out of the platform
- Resolved
Deal with DCG set expected recovery at 80 to 100 percent
Is bitcoin legal in Bulgaria?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Bulgaria. The national Markets in Crypto-Assets Act, in force since July 2025, implements the EU's MiCA regulation and makes the Financial Supervision Commission the licensing and supervisory authority for crypto-asset service providers. Bulgaria also joined the euro area on January 1, 2026, so euro payment rails now apply natively. Gains for individuals are generally taxed at Bulgaria's flat 10 percent personal income tax rate.
Every exchange we rank in Bulgaria
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 | BitvavoThis page | 4.5 | 0.15% maker at the base tier | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant |
| 2 | Bitpanda | 4.4 | Premium built into the price | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| 3 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card |
| 4 | Relai | 4.5 | Around 1% per purchase | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant |
| 5 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card |
| 6 | Bitstamp | 4.3 | Maker-taker, falls with volume | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card |
| 7 | Binance | 4.2 | From 0.1% spot, maker and taker | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitvavo available in Bulgaria?
Yes. Bitvavo ranks first of the 7 exchanges in our Bulgaria guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes SEPA transfer and SEPA Instant; SEPA transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. MiCA-authorised by the Dutch regulator; the largest euro order book in the EEA. Our Bulgaria guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the Bitvavo review on 2026-08-23.
What payment methods does Bitvavo accept in Bulgaria?
In Bulgaria, Bitvavo takes SEPA transfer and SEPA Instant. Worth knowing before you fund: SEPA transfer, free. These are the localized rails from our Bulgaria guide, not the platform's global list.
Why is Bitvavo listed with a note in Bulgaria?
MiCA-authorised by the Dutch regulator; the largest euro order book in the EEA. Rankings here are editorial, argued from fees, security record and local payment support, and never sold.
What does Bitvavo charge?
A nine-tier schedule by 30-day volume, starting at 0.15 percent maker and 0.25 percent taker. Euro deposits by SEPA and iDEAL are free.
Does Bitvavo 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 Bulgaria rule, so it applies wherever Bitvavo operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Bulgaria?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Bulgaria. The national Markets in Crypto-Assets Act, in force since July 2025, implements the EU's MiCA regulation and makes the Financial Supervision Commission the licensing and supervisory authority for crypto-asset service providers. Bulgaria also joined the euro area on January 1, 2026, so euro payment rails now apply natively.
Bitvavo elsewhere in Europe
Bitvavo ranks in 27 countries on this site. 12 of its 26 Europe pages are linked here; the review lists all of them.
Sources
- Bitvavo: obtaining a MiCA licence from the AFM
- Bitvavo fee schedule
- The Block: Bitvavo, largest EUR spot exchange, secures MiCA licence
- European Central Bank: Bulgaria joins the euro area
- Council of the EU: Bulgaria ready to use the euro from 1 January 2026
- CMS: Bulgaria has opened MiCAR licensing and continues to adapt its crypto legislation
- Gofaizen & Sherle: crypto regulation and tax in Bulgaria
