Bitvavo in Hungary
- Rank in Hungary
- #1 of 7
- Bitcoin in Hungary
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.5
- Review updated
- 2026-08-23
Yes. Bitvavo serves Hungary and ranks first of the 7 exchanges in our Hungary 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; 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 Hungary
How to pay on Bitvavo in Hungary
The deposit rails Bitvavo offers to buyers in Hungary, from our Hungary guide reviewed 2026-08-20. 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 Hungary?
Bitcoin is legal in Hungary and the sector falls under the EU's MiCA regulation, supervised by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB). A criminal code amendment effective July 1, 2025 made trading on unauthorized platforms punishable by prison, driving Revolut, Bitstamp, and other providers to suspend Hungarian crypto services; the government that took office in 2026 announced the repeal of those penalties to realign fully with MiCA. The MNB granted Hungary's first MiCA license, to local firm CoinCash, in July 2026.
Every exchange we rank in Hungary
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 |
| 2 | Bitpanda | 4.4 | Premium built into the price | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| 3 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 4 | Relai | 4.5 | Around 1% per purchase | Required | SEPA transfer, Forint bank transfer |
| 5 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 6 | Bitstamp | 4.3 | Maker-taker, falls with volume | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 7 | Binance | 4.2 | From 0.1% spot, maker and taker | Required | SEPA transfer, Forint bank transfer, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitvavo available in Hungary?
Yes. Bitvavo ranks first of the 7 exchanges in our Hungary guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes SEPA transfer; SEPA transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. MiCA-authorised by the Dutch regulator; the largest euro order book in the EEA. Our Hungary guide was last reviewed 2026-08-20 and the Bitvavo review on 2026-08-23.
What payment methods does Bitvavo accept in Hungary?
In Hungary, Bitvavo takes SEPA transfer. Worth knowing before you fund: SEPA transfer, free. These are the localized rails from our Hungary guide, not the platform's global list.
Why is Bitvavo listed with a note in Hungary?
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 Hungary rule, so it applies wherever Bitvavo operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Hungary?
Bitcoin is legal in Hungary and the sector falls under the EU's MiCA regulation, supervised by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB).
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
- Forbes: Hungary's crypto crackdown, prison time for digital trading
- The Crypto Times: Hungary drops strict crypto rules as CoinCash wins first MiCA license
- Bitcoin.com News: Hungary drops criminal penalties for crypto
