CEX.IO in the Cayman Islands
- Rank in the Cayman Islands
- #4 of 4
- Bitcoin in the Cayman Islands
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.0
- Review updated
- 2026-08-27
Yes. CEX.IO serves the Cayman Islands and ranks fourth of the 4 exchanges in our the Cayman Islands 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 the Cayman Islands
The deposit rails CEX.IO offers to buyers in the Cayman Islands, from our the Cayman Islands 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 the Cayman Islands?
Bitcoin is legal in the Cayman Islands, which runs one of the most developed virtual asset regimes in the Caribbean. The Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act, 2020 requires crypto businesses operating in or from the islands to register with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), and a phase two licensing regime for virtual asset custodians and trading platforms took effect on April 1, 2025. Individual ownership and trading are unrestricted.
Every exchange we rank in the Cayman Islands
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 wire transfer, Bank transfer in KYD or USD |
| 2 | Coinmama | 3.9 | Commission plus card surcharge | Required | Credit or debit card, International wire transfer, Bank transfer in KYD or USD |
| 3 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | Credit or debit card, International wire 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 the Cayman Islands?
Yes. CEX.IO ranks fourth of the 4 exchanges in our the Cayman Islands 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 the Cayman Islands guide was last reviewed 2026-08-20 and the CEX.IO review on 2026-08-27.
What payment methods does CEX.IO accept in the Cayman Islands?
In the Cayman Islands, CEX.IO takes Credit or debit card. These are the localized rails from our the Cayman Islands 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 the Cayman Islands rule, so it applies wherever CEX.IO operates.
Is bitcoin legal in the Cayman Islands?
Bitcoin is legal in the Cayman Islands, which runs one of the most developed virtual asset regimes in the Caribbean.
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
- CIMA: Amendments to the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act effective 1 April 2025
- CIMA: Virtual Asset Service Providers FAQ
- Mourant: The Cayman Islands virtual asset service providers regime
