CEX.IO in Anguilla
- Rank in Anguilla
- #4 of 4
- Bitcoin in Anguilla
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.0
- Review updated
- 2026-08-27
Yes. CEX.IO serves Anguilla and ranks fourth of the 4 exchanges in our Anguilla guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Credit or debit card; Credit or debit card is the rail local buyers lead with. Instant card buys carry a processing fee and a premium over the spot price; the spot exchange uses maker-taker pricing that falls with volume. Identity verification is required before purchasing.
How to pay on CEX.IO in Anguilla
The deposit rails CEX.IO offers to buyers in Anguilla, from our Anguilla guide reviewed 2026-08-20. Each one links to how that rail works here.
What CEX.IO charges, and what it asks for
Instant card buys carry a processing fee and a premium over the spot price; the spot exchange uses maker-taker pricing that falls with volume.
- spread note
- Instant buy quotes include a premium over the spot exchange price.
- deposit note
- Faster Payments, SEPA and ACH deposits are free of charge; card deposits cost 0.49% to 4.99% plus a provider service charge.
- withdrawal note
- Bitcoin withdrawals pay a network fee. Fiat withdrawals cost 2.99 pounds by Faster Payments, 2.99 euro by SEPA and 5 dollars by ACH.
Identity verification
Required. Identity verification is required before purchasing.
CEX.IO's security and regulatory record
6 dated events on our record since 2023, 4 of them breaches, enforcement actions, insolvencies or outages. Newest first.
- Outage
Deposits and trading unavailable in Europe, withdrawals still open
- Licence
Money transmitter licences in 38 states and DC under NMLS 1804170
- Licence
UK entity registered with the FCA under the money laundering rules
- Enforcement
Cut off accounts in India at two days notice
- Enforcement
Removed USDT and DAI for users in the EEA to comply with MiCA
Is bitcoin legal in Anguilla?
Bitcoin is legal in Anguilla, a British overseas territory with an unusually crypto-friendly history. Its Utility Token Offering Act of 2018 (the AUTO Act) created one of the world's first registration regimes for utility token sales, administered by the Anguilla Financial Services Commission. There is no prohibition on residents buying, holding, or selling bitcoin, though there is also no local licensing regime for retail exchanges, so buyers rely on foreign platforms.
Every exchange we rank in Anguilla
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 | Binance | 4.2 | From 0.1% spot, maker and taker | Required | Credit or debit card, International bank transfer, P2P trades |
| 2 | Coinmama | 3.9 | Commission plus card surcharge | Required | Credit or debit card, International bank transfer |
| 3 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | Credit or debit card, International bank transfer |
| 4 | CEX.IOThis page | 4.0 | Maker-taker; card costs more | Required | Credit or debit card |
Frequently asked questions
Is CEX.IO available in Anguilla?
Yes. CEX.IO ranks fourth of the 4 exchanges in our Anguilla guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Credit or debit card; Credit or debit card is the rail local buyers lead with. Our Anguilla guide was last reviewed 2026-08-20 and the CEX.IO review on 2026-08-27.
What payment methods does CEX.IO accept in Anguilla?
In Anguilla, CEX.IO takes Credit or debit card. These are the localized rails from our Anguilla guide, not the platform's global list.
What does CEX.IO charge?
Instant card buys carry a processing fee and a premium over the spot price; the spot exchange uses maker-taker pricing that falls with volume.
Does CEX.IO require identity verification?
Yes. Identity verification is required before purchasing. Our record marks this as the platform's own policy rather than a Anguilla rule, so it applies wherever CEX.IO operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Anguilla?
Bitcoin is legal in Anguilla, a British overseas territory with an unusually crypto-friendly history. Its Utility Token Offering Act of 2018 (the AUTO Act) created one of the world's first registration regimes for utility token sales, administered by the Anguilla Financial Services Commission.
Has CEX.IO had security incidents or regulatory action?
Our record for CEX.IO lists 6 dated events since 2023: 3 enforcement actions, 1 outage and 2 licences. The most recent, on 2026-08-27: Money transmitter licences in 38 states and DC under NMLS 1804170. Each event carries a source on the CEX.IO review.
CEX.IO elsewhere in Caribbean
CEX.IO ranks in 146 countries on this site. 12 of its 19 Caribbean pages are linked here; the review lists all of them.
Sources
- CEX.IO: US licenses and registrations
- CEX.IO: countries and territories not supported
- CEX.IO: limits and commissions
- CEX.IO: payment methods
- CEX.IO: withdrawal deadline for users in India
- CEX.IO: update regarding our services in Canada
- CEX.IO: MiCA compliance, USDT and DAI for EEA users
- CEX.IO: FCA registration in the UK
- Anguilla Financial Services Commission: Utility Token Offering service providers
- Kelman PLLC: Anguilla's utility token regulation explained
- The Anguillian: government announces utility token offering registration process
