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CEX.IO in Guernsey

Rank in Guernsey
#3 of 4
Bitcoin in Guernsey
Legal
Our rating
4.0
Review updated
2026-08-27

Yes. CEX.IO serves Guernsey and ranks third of the 4 exchanges in our Guernsey guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Faster Payments and Debit or credit card; Faster Payments 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.

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Rank in Guernsey
#3 of 4
Fees
Maker-taker; card costs more
KYC
Required
Pays with in Guernsey
Faster Payments, Debit or credit card
Currency
Pound sterling (GBP)
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom

How to pay on CEX.IO in Guernsey

The deposit rails CEX.IO offers to buyers in Guernsey, from our Guernsey 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.

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 Guernsey

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

Bitcoin exchanges ranked in Guernsey by our editorial review of fees, security record and local payment support, with the payment methods each one offers here.
#ExchangeRatingFeesID checkPays with
1Kraken4.7From 0.25% maker, 0.40% takerRequiredDebit or credit card, International wire
2Coinbase4.5Maker-taker on Advanced TradeRequiredDebit or credit card, International wire
3CEX.IOThis page4.0Maker-taker; card costs moreRequiredFaster Payments, Debit or credit card
4Coinmama3.9Commission plus card surchargeRequiredFaster Payments, Debit or credit card, International wire

Full comparison in the Guernsey guide

Frequently asked questions

Is CEX.IO available in Guernsey?

Yes. CEX.IO ranks third of the 4 exchanges in our Guernsey guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Faster Payments and Debit or credit card; Faster Payments is the rail local buyers lead with. Our Guernsey guide was last reviewed 2026-08-20 and the CEX.IO review on 2026-08-27.

What payment methods does CEX.IO accept in Guernsey?

In Guernsey, CEX.IO takes Faster Payments and Debit or credit card. These are the localized rails from our Guernsey 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 Guernsey rule, so it applies wherever CEX.IO operates.

Is bitcoin legal in Guernsey?

Bitcoin is legal in Guernsey, and the island runs its own regulatory framework rather than borrowing the UK's. The Lending, Credit and Finance (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2022, in force since 1 July 2023, requires virtual asset service providers carrying on business in or from the Bailiwick to be licensed by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC).

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 Europe

CEX.IO ranks in 146 countries on this site. 12 of its 15 Europe pages are linked here; the review lists all of them.

Sources