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CEX.IO in Hong Kong

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

Yes. CEX.IO serves Hong Kong and ranks fourth of the 4 exchanges in our Hong Kong 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.

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Rank in Hong Kong
#4 of 4
Fees
Maker-taker; card costs more
KYC
Required
Pays with in Hong Kong
Credit or debit card
Currency
Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom

How to pay on CEX.IO in Hong Kong

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

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 Hong Kong

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

Bitcoin exchanges ranked in Hong Kong 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% takerRequiredCredit or debit card
2Binance4.2From 0.1% spot, maker and takerRequiredFPS (Faster Payment System), HKD bank transfer, Credit or debit card
3Coinmama3.9Commission plus card surchargeRequiredFPS (Faster Payment System), HKD bank transfer, Credit or debit card
4CEX.IOThis page4.0Maker-taker; card costs moreRequiredCredit or debit card

Full comparison in the Hong Kong guide

Frequently asked questions

Is CEX.IO available in Hong Kong?

Yes. CEX.IO ranks fourth of the 4 exchanges in our Hong Kong guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Credit or debit card. Our Hong Kong guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the CEX.IO review on 2026-08-27.

What payment methods does CEX.IO accept in Hong Kong?

In Hong Kong, CEX.IO takes Credit or debit card. These are the localized rails from our Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong rule, so it applies wherever CEX.IO operates.

Is bitcoin legal in Hong Kong?

Bitcoin is legal in Hong Kong, and retail trading has been permitted on licensed venues since the Securities and Futures Commission opened its virtual asset trading platform regime to retail investors in June 2023. More than a dozen platforms, including HashKey Exchange and OSL, now hold SFC licenses.

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