CEX.IO in Vatican City
- Rank in Vatican City
- #4 of 4
- Bitcoin in Vatican City
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.0
- Review updated
- 2026-08-27
Yes. CEX.IO serves Vatican City and ranks fourth of the 4 exchanges in our Vatican City 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.
How to pay on CEX.IO in Vatican City
The deposit rails CEX.IO offers to buyers in Vatican City, from our Vatican City 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 Vatican City?
Vatican City has no legislation on bitcoin: buying and holding it is legal by default, and no Vatican authority licenses or supervises crypto services. The city state uses the euro under a monetary agreement with the European Union but is not an EU member, so the MiCA regulation does not apply within its walls; in practice residents rely on Italian banking and EU-regulated platforms next door. The Holy See has engaged mostly at the level of ethics, urging international regulation of crypto's misuse.
Every exchange we rank in Vatican City
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 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 2 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 3 | Coinmama | 3.9 | Commission plus card surcharge | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| 4 | CEX.IOThis page | 4.0 | Maker-taker; card costs more | Required | Credit or debit card |
Frequently asked questions
Is CEX.IO available in Vatican City?
Yes. CEX.IO ranks fourth of the 4 exchanges in our Vatican City guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Credit or debit card. Our Vatican City guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the CEX.IO review on 2026-08-27.
What payment methods does CEX.IO accept in Vatican City?
In Vatican City, CEX.IO takes Credit or debit card. These are the localized rails from our Vatican City 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 Vatican City rule, so it applies wherever CEX.IO operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Vatican City?
Vatican City has no legislation on bitcoin: buying and holding it is legal by default, and no Vatican authority licenses or supervises crypto services.
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
- 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
- Wikipedia: legality of cryptocurrency by country or territory
- National Catholic Reporter: Vatican warns of cryptocurrency use in migrant smuggling
