CEX.IO in Brazil
- Rank in Brazil
- #8 of 8
- Bitcoin in Brazil
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.0
- Review updated
- 2026-08-27
Yes. CEX.IO serves Brazil and ranks eighth of the 8 exchanges in our Brazil 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.
How to pay on CEX.IO in Brazil
The deposit rails CEX.IO offers to buyers in Brazil, from our Brazil 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.
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 Brazil?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Brazil. Law No. 14,478 of 2022 created the legal framework for virtual assets, and the Banco Central do Brasil was designated as the market's regulator; its Resolutions 519, 520, and 521, issued in November 2025, established a full licensing regime for virtual asset service providers that took effect the following February, with existing firms required to apply for authorization or wind down. The securities regulator CVM keeps jurisdiction over crypto assets that qualify as securities.
Every exchange we rank in Brazil
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 | Pix, TED, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| 2 | Mercado Bitcoin | 4.4 | Free BRL in and out | Required | Pix, TED |
| 3 | Foxbit | 4.1 | 0.25% maker, 0.5% taker | Required | Pix, TED |
| 4 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | Credit or debit card |
| 5 | NovaDAX | 3.7 | 1.29% to withdraw reais | Required | Pix, TED |
| 6 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | Credit or debit card |
| 7 | Coinmama | 3.9 | Commission plus card surcharge | Required | Pix, TED, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| 8 | CEX.IOThis page | 4.0 | Maker-taker; card costs more | Required | Credit or debit card |
Frequently asked questions
Is CEX.IO available in Brazil?
Yes. CEX.IO ranks eighth of the 8 exchanges in our Brazil guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Credit or debit card. Our Brazil guide was last reviewed 2026-08-23 and the CEX.IO review on 2026-08-27.
What payment methods does CEX.IO accept in Brazil?
In Brazil, CEX.IO takes Credit or debit card. These are the localized rails from our Brazil 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 Brazil rule, so it applies wherever CEX.IO operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Brazil?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Brazil. Law No.
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 South America
CEX.IO ranks in 146 countries on this site. the review lists all of them.
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Falkland Islands
French Guiana
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
UruguaySources
- 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
- Banco Central do Brasil: BCB details rules on virtual assets
- Notabene: Brazil's central bank regulates virtual asset service providers
- Camara dos Deputados: measure on investment taxation pulled from the agenda and lapses