Kraken in Spain
- Rank in Spain
- #3 of 7
- Bitcoin in Spain
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.7
- Review updated
- 2026-08-23
Yes. Kraken serves Spain and ranks third of the 7 exchanges in our Spain guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant 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 Spain
The deposit rails Kraken offers to buyers in Spain, from our Spain 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 Spain?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Spain and now regulated under the EU's MiCA framework. The CNMV took over authorisation and supervision of crypto-asset service providers from the Banco de Espana registry at the end of 2024, and Spain's transition period for firms operating under the old national registration closed on 30 June 2026, so only MiCA-authorised providers may serve Spanish customers. Spanish residents must also declare significant crypto holdings on foreign platforms to the tax agency.
Every exchange we rank in Spain
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 | Bitvavo | 4.5 | 0.15% maker at the base tier | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant |
| 2 | Relai | 4.5 | Around 1% per purchase | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant |
| 3 | KrakenThis page | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card |
| 4 | Bitpanda | 4.4 | Premium built into the price | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| 5 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card |
| 6 | Bitstamp | 4.3 | Maker-taker, falls with volume | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card |
| 7 | Binance | 4.2 | From 0.1% spot, maker and taker | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kraken available in Spain?
Yes. Kraken ranks third of the 7 exchanges in our Spain guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant and Credit or debit card; SEPA transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. Our Spain guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the Kraken review on 2026-08-23.
What payment methods does Kraken accept in Spain?
In Spain, Kraken takes SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant and Credit or debit card. These are the localized rails from our Spain 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 Spain rule, so it applies wherever Kraken operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Spain?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Spain and now regulated under the EU's MiCA framework.
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.
Albania
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
FranceSources
- 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)
- Agencia Tributaria: the MiCA regulation, the EU's new rulebook for crypto
- Global Fintech and Digital Assets Blog: Spain's MiCA grandfathering period update
- Global Legal Insights: blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation in Spain