CEX.IO in Georgia
- Rank in Georgia
- #5 of 5
- Bitcoin in Georgia
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.0
- Review updated
- 2026-08-27
Yes. CEX.IO serves Georgia and ranks fifth of the 5 exchanges in our Georgia guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Credit or debit card; Georgian bank 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 Georgia
The deposit rails CEX.IO offers to buyers in Georgia, from our Georgia guide reviewed 2026-08-12. 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 Georgia?
Bitcoin is legal in Georgia and the market is formally supervised. Legislative amendments in force since 2023 require virtual asset service providers to register with the National Bank of Georgia and follow anti-money-laundering rules. For individuals the tax picture is unusually generous: a 2019 public ruling by the finance ministry exempts personal crypto sale gains from income tax by treating them as foreign-sourced, and crypto-to-fiat exchanges are exempt from VAT.
Every exchange we rank in Georgia
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 | Georgian bank card, Local bank transfer, P2P trades in lari |
| 2 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | Georgian bank card |
| 3 | Coinmama | 3.9 | Commission plus card surcharge | Required | Georgian bank card, Local bank transfer |
| 4 | itez | 3.6 | Markup built into the price | Required | Georgian bank card |
| 5 | CEX.IOThis page | 4.0 | Maker-taker; card costs more | Required | Credit or debit card |
Frequently asked questions
Is CEX.IO available in Georgia?
Yes. CEX.IO ranks fifth of the 5 exchanges in our Georgia guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Credit or debit card; Georgian bank card is the rail local buyers lead with. Our Georgia guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the CEX.IO review on 2026-08-27.
What payment methods does CEX.IO accept in Georgia?
In Georgia, CEX.IO takes Credit or debit card. These are the localized rails from our Georgia 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 Georgia rule, so it applies wherever CEX.IO operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Georgia?
Bitcoin is legal in Georgia and the market is formally supervised. Legislative amendments in force since 2023 require virtual asset service providers to register with the National Bank of Georgia and follow anti-money-laundering rules.
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 Asia
CEX.IO ranks in 146 countries on this site. 12 of its 21 Asia 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
- Andersen Georgia: taxation and VASP regulation of crypto assets
- Gegidze: the VASP law and National Bank of Georgia licensing
