Kraken in Liechtenstein
- Rank in Liechtenstein
- #3 of 6
- Bitcoin in Liechtenstein
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.7
- Review updated
- 2026-08-23
Yes. Kraken serves Liechtenstein and ranks third of the 6 exchanges in our Liechtenstein guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes SEPA transfer and Credit or debit card; SEPA transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. 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 Liechtenstein
The deposit rails Kraken offers to buyers in Liechtenstein, from our Liechtenstein 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 Liechtenstein?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Liechtenstein, which has regulated token services under the Token and TT Service Provider Act (TVTG) since January 2020. As an EEA member, Liechtenstein implemented the EU's MiCA regulation through its EEA MiCA Implementation Act, in force since February 1, 2025, with the Financial Market Authority (FMA) as supervisor; crypto service providers needed MiCA authorization by the end of the transition period in July 2026.
Every exchange we rank in Liechtenstein
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 | Bitpanda | 4.4 | Premium built into the price | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| 2 | Relai | 4.5 | Around 1% per purchase | Required | SEPA transfer, Swiss franc bank transfer (CHF) |
| 3 | KrakenThis page | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 4 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 5 | Bitstamp | 4.3 | Maker-taker, falls with volume | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 6 | Binance | 4.2 | From 0.1% spot, maker and taker | Required | SEPA transfer, Swiss franc bank transfer (CHF), Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kraken available in Liechtenstein?
Yes. Kraken ranks third of the 6 exchanges in our Liechtenstein guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes SEPA transfer and Credit or debit card; SEPA transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. Our Liechtenstein guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the Kraken review on 2026-08-23.
What payment methods does Kraken accept in Liechtenstein?
In Liechtenstein, Kraken takes SEPA transfer and Credit or debit card. These are the localized rails from our Liechtenstein 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 Liechtenstein rule, so it applies wherever Kraken operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Liechtenstein?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Liechtenstein, which has regulated token services under the Token and TT Service Provider Act (TVTG) since January 2020.
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 Europe
Kraken ranks in 127 countries on this site. 12 of its 45 Europe pages are linked here; the review lists all of them.
Sources
- Kraken fee schedule
- Bloomberg: Kraken said to prepare for IPO
- Value Add VC: Kraken IPO and valuation analysis
- Kraken security practices
- Kraken: Washington state launch (July 2025)
- Global Legal Insights: Blockchain and cryptocurrency laws in Liechtenstein
- CMS Expert Guide: Crypto regulation in Liechtenstein
