CEX.IO in French Guiana
- Rank in French Guiana
- #4 of 4
- Bitcoin in French Guiana
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.0
- Review updated
- 2026-08-27
Yes. CEX.IO serves French Guiana and ranks fourth of the 4 exchanges in our French Guiana 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 French Guiana
The deposit rails CEX.IO offers to buyers in French Guiana, from our French Guiana 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 French Guiana?
Bitcoin is fully legal in French Guiana because French and EU law apply directly in overseas departments. Crypto platforms serving residents operate under the EU's MiCA regulation, supervised in France by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), which is transitioning firms from the older PACTE-law DASP registrations to full MiCA authorisation. French tax law applies too: occasional capital gains on digital assets fall under the 30 percent flat tax, exactly as in mainland France.
Every exchange we rank in French Guiana
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 | Relai | 4.5 | Around 1% per purchase | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant |
| 2 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card |
| 3 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card |
| 4 | CEX.IOThis page | 4.0 | Maker-taker; card costs more | Required | Credit or debit card |
Frequently asked questions
Is CEX.IO available in French Guiana?
Yes. CEX.IO ranks fourth of the 4 exchanges in our French Guiana guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Credit or debit card. Our French Guiana guide was last reviewed 2026-08-20 and the CEX.IO review on 2026-08-27.
What payment methods does CEX.IO accept in French Guiana?
In French Guiana, CEX.IO takes Credit or debit card. These are the localized rails from our French Guiana 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 French Guiana rule, so it applies wherever CEX.IO operates.
Is bitcoin legal in French Guiana?
Bitcoin is fully legal in French Guiana because French and EU law apply directly in overseas departments. Crypto platforms serving residents operate under the EU's MiCA regulation, supervised in France by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), which is transitioning firms from the older PACTE-law DASP registrations to full MiCA authorisation.
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
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Falkland Islands
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
- AMF: the European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation
- Global Legal Insights: blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation, France