Kraken in Israel
- Rank in Israel
- #1 of 4
- Bitcoin in Israel
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.7
- Review updated
- 2026-08-23
Yes. Kraken serves Israel and ranks first of the 4 exchanges in our Israel guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Credit or debit card and International wire. Kraken Pro charges 0.25% maker and 0.40% taker below $10,000 in 30-day volume, falling from there. Identity verification is required to deposit fiat and trade.
How to pay on Kraken in Israel
The deposit rails Kraken offers to buyers in Israel, from our Israel guide reviewed 2026-08-12. Each one links to how that rail works here.
What Kraken charges, and what it asks for
Kraken Pro charges 0.25% maker and 0.40% taker below $10,000 in 30-day volume, falling from there. The simple Buy widget and card purchases include a spread and cost noticeably more.
- maker
- 0.25% on Kraken Pro below $10,000 in 30-day volume, decreasing at higher tiers
- taker
- 0.40% on Kraken Pro below $10,000 in 30-day volume, decreasing at higher tiers
- spread note
- Instant buys through the simple interface include a spread; use Kraken Pro for the published maker-taker rates.
- deposit note
- ACH and SEPA deposits are free or low cost; card and digital wallet deposits carry processing fees.
- withdrawal note
- Bitcoin withdrawals carry a small network-based fee; fiat withdrawal costs vary by method and currency.
Identity verification
Required. Identity verification is required to deposit fiat and trade.
Kraken's security and regulatory record
10 dated events on our record since 2020, 6 of them breaches, enforcement actions, insolvencies or outages. Newest first.
- Proof of reserves
Latest proof of reserves shows bitcoin backed at 102.9%
- Breach
Kraken refuses extortion after two support staff misused internal systems
- Licence
Kraken wins a MiCA licence from the Central Bank of Ireland
- Resolved
SEC drops its unregistered exchange case against Kraken
- Enforcement
Australian court finds Kraken's local operator broke product rules, AUD 8 million penalty
Is bitcoin legal in Israel?
Bitcoin is legal in Israel and regulated as an asset rather than currency. Exchanges, brokers, and custodians need a license from the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority, while the Israel Securities Authority oversees the investment side and approved an arrangement letting non-bank Tel Aviv Stock Exchange members offer bitcoin trading in August 2024. The Israel Tax Authority treats crypto as property, with capital gains tax of about 25 percent for individuals, and banks apply strict anti-money-laundering checks to crypto-linked funds.
Every exchange we rank in Israel
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 | KrakenThis page | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | Credit or debit card, International wire |
| 2 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | Credit or debit card, International wire |
| 3 | Coinmama | 3.9 | Commission plus card surcharge | Required | Israeli bank transfer (ILS), Credit or debit card, International wire |
| 4 | CEX.IO | 4.0 | Maker-taker; card costs more | Required | Israeli bank transfer (ILS), Credit or debit card |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kraken available in Israel?
Yes. Kraken ranks first of the 4 exchanges in our Israel guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Credit or debit card and International wire. Our Israel guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the Kraken review on 2026-08-23.
What payment methods does Kraken accept in Israel?
In Israel, Kraken takes Credit or debit card and International wire. These are the localized rails from our Israel guide, not the platform's global list.
What does Kraken charge?
Kraken Pro charges 0.25% maker and 0.40% taker below $10,000 in 30-day volume, falling from there. The simple Buy widget and card purchases include a spread and cost noticeably more.
Does Kraken require identity verification?
Yes. Identity verification is required to deposit fiat and trade. Our record marks this as the platform's own policy rather than a Israel rule, so it applies wherever Kraken operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Israel?
Bitcoin is legal in Israel and regulated as an asset rather than currency. Exchanges, brokers, and custodians need a license from the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority, while the Israel Securities Authority oversees the investment side and approved an arrangement letting non-bank Tel Aviv Stock Exchange members offer bitcoin trading in August 2024.
Has Kraken had security incidents or regulatory action?
Our record for Kraken lists 10 dated events since 2020: 4 enforcement actions, 2 breaches, 2 licences, 1 resolved case and 1 proof-of-reserves attestation. The most recent, on 2026-06-30: Latest proof of reserves shows bitcoin backed at 102.9%. Each event carries a source on the Kraken review.
Kraken elsewhere in Middle East
Kraken ranks in 127 countries on this site. the review lists all of them.
United Arab EmiratesSources
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