CEX.IO in Virginia

In Virginia: Not available
Bitcoin in Virginia: Legal
Our rating: 4.0
Review updated: 2026-08-27

CEX.IO is not available in Virginia

CEX.IO states its Virginia money transmitter licence does not cover the transmission of virtual currency

No. CEX.IO does not serve residents of Virginia. CEX.IO states its Virginia money transmitter licence does not cover the transmission of virtual currency. Source: cex.io, the operator's own page. The 8 exchanges our Virginia guide does list are below.

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In Virginia: Not available
Fees: Maker-taker; card costs more
KYC: Required
State licence regime: Money transmitter license
Money transmitter licence: Required in this state

The operator's own page

This row was verified against CEX.IO's published policy rather than written from a third party. The caveat above is carried verbatim from our Virginia guide.

https://cex.io/legal-security/us

Bitcoin in Virginia: the licensing picture

LegalMoney transmitter licenseState guide reviewed 2026-08-23

Bitcoin is legal in Virginia. The Bureau of Financial Institutions, part of the State Corporation Commission, supervises money transmission and has published a consumer notice on virtual currency explaining that crypto transactions involving U.S. dollars can fall within the state's money transmitter framework. That framework was overhauled by House Bill 1942, which replaced the longstanding money order sellers and money transmitters chapter with a modernized Chapter 19.1 of Title 6.2, effective July 1, 2026. Federal law, including FinCEN registration for exchanges, applies regardless.

How to buy bitcoin in Virginia

Every exchange listed in Virginia

The Virginia roster from our state guide, in its order. Rows carry the payment methods each platform offers in Virginia, not nationally.

Bitcoin exchanges ranked in Virginia by our editorial review of fees, security record and local payment support, with the payment methods each one offers here.
#	Exchange	Rating	Fees	ID check	Pays with
1	Coinbase	4.5	Maker-taker on Advanced Trade	Required	ACH transfer, Wire transfer, Debit card, PayPal
2	Kraken	4.7	From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker	Required	ACH transfer, Wire transfer, Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal
3	Gemini	4.4	0.5% + flat fee on easy buys	Required	ACH transfer, Wire transfer, Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal
4	River	4.6	Free recurring, 1.2% one-off	Required	ACH transfer, Wire transfer
5	Swan Bitcoin	4.4	About 0.99% per purchase	Required	ACH transfer, Wire transfer
6	Strike	4.6	Fee shown before you confirm	Required	ACH transfer, Wire transfer, Debit card
7	Binance.US	3.9	0% maker, 0.02% taker	Required	ACH transfer, Wire transfer
8	Coinmama	3.9	Commission plus card surcharge	Required	Debit card, Wire transfer

Full comparison in the Virginia guide

Not available in Virginia

CEX.IOCEX.IO states its Virginia money transmitter licence does not cover the transmission of virtual currency

Frequently asked questions

Is CEX.IO available in Virginia?

What can I use instead of CEX.IO in Virginia?

Our Virginia guide lists 8 exchanges: Coinbase (maker-taker on Advanced Trade), Kraken (from 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker), Gemini (0.5% + flat fee on easy buys), River (free recurring, 1.2% one-off), Swan Bitcoin (about 0.99% per purchase) and Strike (fee shown before you confirm) and 2 more. Each has its own Virginia page linked below.

Is bitcoin legal in Virginia?

Which exchanges are available in Virginia?

Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, River, Swan Bitcoin, Strike, Binance.US and Coinmama are listed in our Virginia guide; CEX.IO is not available to Virginia residents. Rows marked limited carry a caveat on their own page.

CEX.IO by state in the United States

39 state rows from our state guides, 39 of them verified against the operator's own page. Each state opens the CEX.IO page for it: availability, the caveat where there is one, the source, and the rails it takes there. Every state compared.