GMO Coin in Japan
- Rank in Japan
- #2 of 5
- Bitcoin in Japan
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.3
- Review updated
- 2026-08-23
Yes. GMO Coin serves Japan and ranks second of the 5 exchanges in our Japan guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Furikomi bank transfer; Furikomi bank transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. Taker orders cost 0.05 percent, the lowest of the major Japanese platforms, and crypto withdrawals are free up to a monthly threshold. Identity verification is required before you can deposit and trade.
How to pay on GMO Coin in Japan
The deposit rails GMO Coin offers to buyers in Japan, from our Japan guide reviewed 2026-08-23. Each one links to how that rail works here.
What GMO Coin charges, and what it asks for
Taker orders cost 0.05 percent, the lowest of the major Japanese platforms, and crypto withdrawals are free up to a monthly threshold.
- taker
- 0.05 percent
- spread note
- Check which product you are using: the exchange order book and the simpler buy screen are priced differently.
- deposit note
- Yen deposits by Furikomi bank transfer.
- withdrawal note
- Crypto withdrawals are free up to a monthly threshold, which is unusual and directly rewards moving coins to self-custody.
Identity verification
Required. Identity verification is required before you can deposit and trade.
Is bitcoin legal in Japan?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Japan and the market is among the world's most strictly supervised. Crypto exchanges must register with the Financial Services Agency (JFSA), which has overseen the sector under the Payment Services Act since 2017, and legislation passed in 2026 reclassifies crypto assets as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, adding insider trading rules and heavier penalties for unregistered operators. Foreign platforms without Japanese registration cannot legally solicit Japanese residents.
Every exchange we rank in Japan
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 | bitbank | 4.4 | Maker rebate of 0.02% | Required | Furikomi bank transfer |
| 2 | GMO CoinThis page | 4.3 | 0.05% taker, free withdrawals | Required | Furikomi bank transfer |
| 3 | bitFlyer | 4.2 | Lightning 0.01% to 0.15% | Required | Furikomi bank transfer |
| 4 | Coincheck | 4.0 | Free yen bank transfers | Required | Furikomi bank transfer |
| 5 | Binance | 4.2 | From 0.1% spot, maker and taker | Required | Furikomi bank transfer, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
Frequently asked questions
Is GMO Coin available in Japan?
Yes. GMO Coin ranks second of the 5 exchanges in our Japan guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Furikomi bank transfer; Furikomi bank transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. Our Japan guide was last reviewed 2026-08-23 and the GMO Coin review on 2026-08-23.
What payment methods does GMO Coin accept in Japan?
In Japan, GMO Coin takes Furikomi bank transfer. These are the localized rails from our Japan guide, not the platform's global list.
What does GMO Coin charge?
Taker orders cost 0.05 percent, the lowest of the major Japanese platforms, and crypto withdrawals are free up to a monthly threshold.
Does GMO Coin require identity verification?
Yes. Identity verification is required before you can deposit and trade. Our record marks this as the platform's own policy rather than a Japan rule, so it applies wherever GMO Coin operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Japan?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Japan and the market is among the world's most strictly supervised.