Relai in Bulgaria
- Rank in Bulgaria
- #4 of 7
- Bitcoin in Bulgaria
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.5
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
Yes. Relai serves Bulgaria and ranks fourth of the 7 exchanges in our Bulgaria guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes SEPA transfer and SEPA Instant; SEPA transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. Around 1 percent per purchase, varying by volume and tier. Identity verification is required, in line with Relai's Swiss and EU regulatory obligations.
How to pay on Relai in Bulgaria
The deposit rails Relai offers to buyers in Bulgaria, from our Bulgaria guide reviewed 2026-08-12. Each one links to how that rail works here.
What Relai charges, and what it asks for
Around 1 percent per purchase, varying by volume and tier.
- spread note
- Pricing is a per-purchase fee around 1 percent depending on volume and tier, not a maker and taker schedule.
- deposit note
- Purchases run on SEPA and SEPA Instant bank transfers.
Identity verification
Required. Identity verification is required, in line with Relai's Swiss and EU regulatory obligations.
Is bitcoin legal in Bulgaria?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Bulgaria. The national Markets in Crypto-Assets Act, in force since July 2025, implements the EU's MiCA regulation and makes the Financial Supervision Commission the licensing and supervisory authority for crypto-asset service providers. Bulgaria also joined the euro area on January 1, 2026, so euro payment rails now apply natively. Gains for individuals are generally taxed at Bulgaria's flat 10 percent personal income tax rate.
Every exchange we rank in Bulgaria
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 | Bitpanda | 4.4 | Premium built into the price | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| 3 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card |
| 4 | RelaiThis page | 4.5 | Around 1% per purchase | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant |
| 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 Relai available in Bulgaria?
Yes. Relai ranks fourth of the 7 exchanges in our Bulgaria guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes SEPA transfer and SEPA Instant; SEPA transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. Our Bulgaria guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the Relai review on 2026-08-12.
What payment methods does Relai accept in Bulgaria?
In Bulgaria, Relai takes SEPA transfer and SEPA Instant. These are the localized rails from our Bulgaria guide, not the platform's global list.
What does Relai charge?
Around 1 percent per purchase, varying by volume and tier.
Does Relai require identity verification?
Yes. Identity verification is required, in line with Relai's Swiss and EU regulatory obligations. Our record marks this as the platform's own policy rather than a Bulgaria rule, so it applies wherever Relai operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Bulgaria?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Bulgaria. The national Markets in Crypto-Assets Act, in force since July 2025, implements the EU's MiCA regulation and makes the Financial Supervision Commission the licensing and supervisory authority for crypto-asset service providers. Bulgaria also joined the euro area on January 1, 2026, so euro payment rails now apply natively.
Relai elsewhere in Europe
Relai ranks in 39 countries on this site. 12 of its 33 Europe pages are linked here; the review lists all of them.
Sources
- Relai: MiCA license announcement
- Relai: the MiCA transition period ends July 1
- Relai official website
- European Central Bank: Bulgaria joins the euro area
- Council of the EU: Bulgaria ready to use the euro from 1 January 2026
- CMS: Bulgaria has opened MiCAR licensing and continues to adapt its crypto legislation
- Gofaizen & Sherle: crypto regulation and tax in Bulgaria
