PDAX in the Philippines
- Rank in the Philippines
- #2 of 3
- Bitcoin in the Philippines
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.0
- Review updated
- 2026-08-23
Yes. PDAX serves the Philippines and ranks second of the 3 exchanges in our the Philippines guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes GCash, InstaPay and PESONet; GCash is the rail local buyers lead with. 0.40 percent maker and 0.50 percent taker, about four times Coins Pro. Identity verification is required before you can deposit and trade.
How to pay on PDAX in the Philippines
The deposit rails PDAX offers to buyers in the Philippines, from our the Philippines guide reviewed 2026-08-23. Each one links to how that rail works here.
- GCash:
- via the GCrypto integration inside the GCash wallet
What PDAX charges, and what it asks for
0.40 percent maker and 0.50 percent taker, about four times Coins Pro. Bitcoin withdrawals cost 0.0004 BTC, above the typical exchange charge.
- maker
- 0.40 percent
- taker
- 0.50 percent
- deposit note
- Peso funding through InstaPay and PESONet bank transfers, and through the GCash wallet via the GCrypto integration.
- withdrawal note
- Bitcoin withdrawals cost 0.0004 BTC, which is high relative to most exchanges.
Identity verification
Required. Identity verification is required before you can deposit and trade.
Is bitcoin legal in the Philippines?
Bitcoin is legal in the Philippines under one of Asia's older regulatory frameworks: the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has licensed virtual asset service providers since 2017, and the SEC's Crypto-Asset Service Provider rules took effect on July 5, 2025. Enforcement against unregistered platforms is real: regulators had Binance blocked at the network level in 2024 and added ten more offshore exchanges, including Kraken, in August 2025. Buying on licensed platforms is fully lawful.
Every exchange we rank in the Philippines
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 | Coins.ph | 4.3 | From 0.10% on Coins Pro | Required | GCash, InstaPay, PESONet, Over-the-counter cash at retail partners, Credit or debit card |
| 2 | PDAXThis page | 4.0 | 0.40% maker, 0.50% taker | Required | GCash, InstaPay, PESONet |
| 3 | CEX.IO | 4.0 | Maker-taker; card costs more | Required | Credit or debit card |
Frequently asked questions
Is PDAX available in the Philippines?
Yes. PDAX ranks second of the 3 exchanges in our the Philippines guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes GCash, InstaPay and PESONet; GCash is the rail local buyers lead with. Our the Philippines guide was last reviewed 2026-08-23 and the PDAX review on 2026-08-23.
What payment methods does PDAX accept in the Philippines?
In the Philippines, PDAX takes GCash, InstaPay and PESONet. Worth knowing before you fund: GCash, via the GCrypto integration inside the GCash wallet. These are the localized rails from our the Philippines guide, not the platform's global list.
What does PDAX charge?
0.40 percent maker and 0.50 percent taker, about four times Coins Pro. Bitcoin withdrawals cost 0.0004 BTC, above the typical exchange charge.
Does PDAX 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 the Philippines rule, so it applies wherever PDAX operates.
Is bitcoin legal in the Philippines?
Bitcoin is legal in the Philippines under one of Asia's older regulatory frameworks: the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has licensed virtual asset service providers since 2017, and the SEC's Crypto-Asset Service Provider rules took effect on July 5, 2025.