Mercado Bitcoin in Brazil
- Rank in Brazil
- #2 of 8
- Bitcoin in Brazil
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.4
- Review updated
- 2026-08-23
Yes. Mercado Bitcoin serves Brazil and ranks second of the 8 exchanges in our Brazil guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Pix and TED; Pix is the rail local buyers lead with. Trading is tiered from 0.015 percent to 0.7 percent by volume. Identity verification is required before you can deposit and trade.
How to pay on Mercado Bitcoin in Brazil
The deposit rails Mercado Bitcoin offers to buyers in Brazil, from our Brazil guide reviewed 2026-08-23. Each one links to how that rail works here.
- Pix:
- free deposits and withdrawals, one real minimum
What Mercado Bitcoin charges, and what it asks for
Trading is tiered from 0.015 percent to 0.7 percent by volume. Real deposits and withdrawals are free, with a one real minimum.
- maker
- Tiered from 0.015 percent to 0.7 percent by 30-day volume
- taker
- Tiered from 0.015 percent to 0.7 percent by 30-day volume
- spread note
- A small monthly purchase sits near the top of that range; the cheap tiers need volume most personal buyers will not reach.
- deposit note
- Real deposits by Pix are free, with a minimum of one real.
- withdrawal note
- Real withdrawals are free, which several Brazilian rivals charge for. Bitcoin withdrawals to self-custody are supported.
Identity verification
Required. Identity verification is required before you can deposit and trade.
Is bitcoin legal in Brazil?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Brazil. Law No. 14,478 of 2022 created the legal framework for virtual assets, and the Banco Central do Brasil was designated as the market's regulator; its Resolutions 519, 520, and 521, issued in November 2025, established a full licensing regime for virtual asset service providers that took effect the following February, with existing firms required to apply for authorization or wind down. The securities regulator CVM keeps jurisdiction over crypto assets that qualify as securities.
Every exchange we rank in Brazil
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 | Binance | 4.2 | From 0.1% spot, maker and taker | Required | Pix, TED, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| 2 | Mercado BitcoinThis page | 4.4 | Free BRL in and out | Required | Pix, TED |
| 3 | Foxbit | 4.1 | 0.25% maker, 0.5% taker | Required | Pix, TED |
| 4 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | Credit or debit card |
| 5 | NovaDAX | 3.7 | 1.29% to withdraw reais | Required | Pix, TED |
| 6 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | Credit or debit card |
| 7 | Coinmama | 3.9 | Commission plus card surcharge | Required | Pix, TED, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| 8 | CEX.IO | 4.0 | Maker-taker; card costs more | Required | Credit or debit card |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mercado Bitcoin available in Brazil?
Yes. Mercado Bitcoin ranks second of the 8 exchanges in our Brazil guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes Pix and TED; Pix is the rail local buyers lead with. Our Brazil guide was last reviewed 2026-08-23 and the Mercado Bitcoin review on 2026-08-23.
What payment methods does Mercado Bitcoin accept in Brazil?
In Brazil, Mercado Bitcoin takes Pix and TED. Worth knowing before you fund: Pix, free deposits and withdrawals, one real minimum. These are the localized rails from our Brazil guide, not the platform's global list.
What does Mercado Bitcoin charge?
Trading is tiered from 0.015 percent to 0.7 percent by volume. Real deposits and withdrawals are free, with a one real minimum.
Does Mercado Bitcoin 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 Brazil rule, so it applies wherever Mercado Bitcoin operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Brazil?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Brazil. Law No.
Sources
- Mercado Bitcoin official site
- Finance Magnates: Brazil's largest crypto exchange gains payments licence
- Tether: 20 million dollar strategic financing round for Mercado Bitcoin
- Banco Central do Brasil: BCB details rules on virtual assets
- Notabene: Brazil's central bank regulates virtual asset service providers
- Camara dos Deputados: measure on investment taxation pulled from the agenda and lapses



