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CEX.IO in Australia

Rank in Australia
#11 of 11
Bitcoin in Australia
Legal
Our rating
4.0
Review updated
2026-08-27

Yes. CEX.IO serves Australia and ranks eleventh of the 11 exchanges in our Australia guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Credit or debit card. 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.

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Rank in Australia
#11 of 11
Fees
Maker-taker; card costs more
KYC
Required
Pays with in Australia
Credit or debit card
Currency
Australian dollar (AUD)
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom

How to pay on CEX.IO in Australia

The deposit rails CEX.IO offers to buyers in Australia, from our Australia guide reviewed 2026-08-23. 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.

12 costs by action, on the CEX.IO review

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.

  1. Outage

    Deposits and trading unavailable in Europe, withdrawals still open

  2. Licence

    Money transmitter licences in 38 states and DC under NMLS 1804170

  3. Licence

    UK entity registered with the FCA under the money laundering rules

  4. Enforcement

    Cut off accounts in India at two days notice

  5. Enforcement

    Removed USDT and DAI for users in the EEA to comply with MiCA

All 6 events with detail and sources, on the review

Every exchange we rank in Australia

Ranked by our editorial review of fees, security record and local payment support. Rankings are never sold.

Bitcoin exchanges ranked in Australia by our editorial review of fees, security record and local payment support, with the payment methods each one offers here.
#ExchangeRatingFeesID checkPays with
1Binance4.2From 0.1% spot, maker and takerRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, P2P trades in Australian dollars
2CoinSpot4.40.1% market, 1% instant buyRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, BPAY, Credit or debit card
3Kraken4.7From 0.25% maker, 0.40% takerRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card
4CoinJar4.3From 0.10% on the exchangeRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card
5Independent Reserve4.5From 0.5%, free bank fundingRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card
6Swyftx4.4From 0.6%, free AUD depositsRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card
7Coinbase4.5Maker-taker on Advanced TradeRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card
8BTC Markets4.00.85% taker at entry tierRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card
9Digital Surge3.3CautionFrom 0.5%, free AUD fundingRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit
10Coinmama3.9Commission plus card surchargeRequiredPayID / Osko, Direct bank deposit, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay
11CEX.IOThis page4.0Maker-taker; card costs moreRequiredCredit or debit card

Full comparison in the Australia guide

Frequently asked questions

Is CEX.IO available in Australia?

Yes. CEX.IO ranks eleventh of the 11 exchanges in our Australia guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Credit or debit card. Our Australia guide was last reviewed 2026-08-23 and the CEX.IO review on 2026-08-27.

What payment methods does CEX.IO accept in Australia?

In Australia, CEX.IO takes Credit or debit card. These are the localized rails from our Australia 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 Australia rule, so it applies wherever CEX.IO operates.

Is bitcoin legal in Australia?

Bitcoin is fully legal in Australia. Exchanges must register with AUSTRAC and meet anti-money-laundering obligations, a requirement in force since April 2018, with expanded obligations under the 2024 AML reforms phasing in from July 2026.

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 Oceania

CEX.IO ranks in 146 countries on this site. 12 of its 22 Oceania pages are linked here; the review lists all of them.

Sources