CEX.IO in Washington
- In Washington
- Available
- Listed
- #8 of 8
- Bitcoin in Washington
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.0
- Review updated
- 2026-08-27
Yes. CEX.IO serves Washington residents and is listed eighth of 8 in our Washington guide. Here it takes ACH transfer and Debit card. Availability is verified against cex.io, the operator's own page.
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 Washington guide.
How to pay on CEX.IO in Washington
The deposit rails CEX.IO offers to buyers in Washington, from our Washington guide reviewed 2026-08-23. Each one links to how that rail works here.
Bitcoin in Washington: the licensing picture
Bitcoin is legal in Washington. Exchanges serving state residents need a money transmitter license from the Department of Financial Institutions under the Uniform Money Services Act, chapter 19.230 RCW, which Senate Bill 5031 amended effective July 2017 to pull virtual currency explicitly into the definition of money transmission. DFI also publishes virtual currency guidance and an interim regulatory framework for crypto companies, making Washington one of the stricter licensing states in the country.
Washington has no tax on wages or ordinary income, but its capital gains excise tax applies 7 percent to net long-term gains above an inflation-adjusted annual deduction of about $250,000, with an additional 2.9 percent on gains over $1 million. Federal capital gains tax applies on top.
Every exchange listed in Washington
The Washington roster from our state guide, in its order. Rows carry the payment methods each platform offers in Washington, not nationally.
| # | 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 | Coinmama | 3.9 | Commission plus card surcharge | Required | Debit card, Wire transfer |
| 8 | CEX.IOThis page | 4.0 | Maker-taker; card costs more | Required | ACH transfer, Debit card |
Not available in Washington
- Binance.USBinance.US does not accept residents of this state.
Frequently asked questions
Is CEX.IO available in Washington?
Yes. CEX.IO serves Washington residents and is listed eighth of 8 in our Washington guide. Here it takes ACH transfer and Debit card. Availability is verified against cex.io, the operator's own page.
What payment methods does CEX.IO accept in Washington?
In Washington, CEX.IO takes ACH transfer and Debit card. These are the state pair rows from our Washington guide, reviewed 2026-08-23.
Is bitcoin legal in Washington?
Bitcoin is legal in Washington. Exchanges serving state residents need a money transmitter license from the Department of Financial Institutions under the Uniform Money Services Act, chapter 19.230 RCW, which Senate Bill 5031 amended effective July 2017 to pull virtual currency explicitly into the definition of money transmission.
Does Washington tax bitcoin gains?
Washington has no tax on wages or ordinary income, but its capital gains excise tax applies 7 percent to net long-term gains above an inflation-adjusted annual deduction of about $250,000, with an additional 2.9 percent on gains over $1 million. Federal capital gains tax applies on top.
Which exchanges are available in Washington?
Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, River, Swan Bitcoin, Strike, Coinmama and CEX.IO are listed in our Washington guide; Binance.US is not available to Washington 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.
Available35 states
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
Sources
- CEX.IO: cex.io
- 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
- Kraken announcement: full service returns to Washington state
- Washington DFI money services laws and rules
- Uniform Money Services Act, chapter 19.230 RCW
- Washington Department of Revenue: capital gains tax
- Binance.US supported and unsupported states list